Between 1920 and 2001 it was in the hands of the Ministry of Interior Affairs. In 2001 it was given to Santa Pola Town Council on the condition that the building would always be used for cultural affairs. In 2002 the building was restored and passed to the University of Alicante to be used as a marine research centre. In 2005 it was inaugurated by Santa Pola's Mayor Miguel Zaragoza. The building continues to belong to both Santa Pola Town Council and Alicante University.
Irene Anton is the Envionmental Monitor of CIMAR and she'll be more than happy to show you around the centre.
Irene's role is to explain what CIMAR is, it’s activities and to raise awareness of key ecosystems and communities that can be found at the Cape of Santa Pola and their importance. Irene also develops activities and itineraries for schools wanting to visit the centre.
The marine research centre is located on the coastal road which runs parallel with the Cape of Santa Pola.
