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Extreme Adventure Mojacar

Michael Petty Finca Arboleda, Local Interest, Things to Do, Whats On , , 0 Comment

I came across an advert for these people and must admit I’d not heard of them but it

looks interesting especially if you are here with the kids or just young at heart.

Camel rides have been popular on Mojacar beach for a few years and it’s part of

“Extreme Adventures” portfolio.

Camel Rides Mojacar
Camel Rides Mojacar

There really are too many things on offer to list them all, maybe Paintball is your thing or

maybe like me you’ve never tried it.

Paintball Mojacar Adventure
Paintball Mojacar Adventure

Archery might be your thing or something new to try.

Archery
Archery

They also offer Karting, Quads, Buggy rides, Horse riding, Childrens park and loads

of water activities including Kayaks, Jet Skis, Flyboards and boat trips.

They are based on the AL-6111 Turre to Los Gallardos road.

Give they a call on 950 615 343 or 687 919 840

Or visit www.extremeadvmojacar.com

 

 

 

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LOS CABALLOS DEL VINO (WINE HORSES), CARAVACA

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Tomorrow we are off to Caravaca de la Cruz in Murcia for the festival of the Wine Horses.

The beginning of the fiestas is on April 30th with the Noche de las Migas (Night of the Breadcrumbs). Streets are crowded with charanga bands, batucadas (music events consisting of a group of percussion instruments) and the colouring of the peñas migueras, groups of people meeting to cook this typical dish made of breadcrumbs, garlic, sardines and sausages, that later get together in Plaza del Hoyo to choose the best migas. On May 1st there are very popular events such as the Flower Offering, the Contest of Bareback Horses and the Exhibition of Capes, real pieces of art woven with silk and silver and gold threads that will decorate horses the following day.

In the morning of May 2nd Caravaca celebrates the Caballos del Vino (Wine Horses), the big day of the fiestas. The only requirement for not being out of tone is to wear a red shawl, a white shirt and to bear in mind that you’re going to attend one of the most deafening fiestas of Spain.

Hundreds of thousands of people meet together for the legendary race. Everything happens in the blink of an eye. Four lads run next to each horse in an intense gallop that finishes at the open area of the Castle. This race recalls an incredible event that happened 700 years ago. According to legend, when the Muslims besieged the castle of the sacred city, a group of templars was able to break the siege, introduce saddlebags full of wine with the aid of their horses and prevent the population from dying because of the poisoned water that the enemies had used to contaminate tanks.

You can a video here.  https://youtu.be/v9XCSy9sOeg

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Spectacular Spain with Alex Polizzi

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This fantastic series with the lovely Alex is just down the road from us tonight. Alex visits Tabernas Desert scene of countless Westerns and blockbuster movies. Recently Exodus, Game of Thrones and Doctor Who have all had scenes filmed here. It is also very popular with the car advertisement makers, not surprising given the fantastic scenery and empty sweeping roads.

Alex promises to be in fine form as she joins in with a scene as a can-can girl at the theme park dedicated to the memory of the great Spaghetti Westerns that were filmed here.

SpectacularSpainWithAlexPolizzi
SpectacularSpainWithAlexPolizzi
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Carnival Parade, Try again!

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On Saturday March 11, from 18.00 pm, will be the Main Parade, which had to be suspended last Friday March 3 because of the rain. ITINERARY: Departure from Pavilion, Antonio de Torres street, street, Calle Sol, Ocean Street Reconquista street, Calle Isabel la Catolica, Alfredo Almunia Street, Main Street, and ends at Plaza Mayor.
And the weather looks great for it this time!

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Exhibition Of Amigurumi

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On Thursday 2 March at 18.00 h. at the Convento de la Victoria, the opening of the exhibition of amigurumis “By the whim of Toñi” will be held. You can visit until 15 March, do not miss it !!!!! .

amigurumi exhibition
amigurumi exhibition

Wikipedia tells us..Amigurumi (編みぐるみ?, lit. crocheted or knitted stuffed toy) Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures. The word is a portmanteau of the Japanese words ami, meaning crocheted or knitted, and nuigurumi, meaning stuffed doll. In the west are called Amigurumi, which are the original phonetics of 編みぐるみ in Japanese language. Amigurumis vary in size and there are no restrictions about size or look. While Amigurumi has been known in Japan for several decades, Amigurumi first started appealing to the masses in other countries, especially in the West, in 2003. By 2006, amigurumi were reported to be some of the most popular items on Etsy, an online craft marketplace, where they typically sold for $10 to $100. Since then, popularity has continued to increase.

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GASTROANDALUCIA

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17,18 and 19 February in the park El Palmeral in Vera.

Vera offers a festival for all employers in the food, crafts and culture, who will share their specialties with all visitors coming to the Fair “El Palmeral”, on the 17,18 and 19 February 2017, during the First Edition of GASTROANDALUCIA. Popular tastings, craft exhibitions, food festivals, dances … and for the little ones a children’s gastronomic competition; will be some of the activities that will complement the fair.

Vera Gastro Programme
Vera Gastro Programme

 

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