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FACTS ABOUT MAZARRON

Situation :
 In the south-east of Spain, in the region of Murcia, 
on the Mediterranean sea.

Geographical co-ordinates :
1-20 "West and 37-40"  North.

Area :
 318 square kilometers.

Population  : 
19.100 inhabitants.

Traveling Times from the Airports:
Alicante - 1 hour 10 mins,
Murcia - 55 mins,
Almeria - 1 hour 50 mins

Climate : 
Mild winters and warm summers.
Mazarron boasts approximately 3,000 hours of sunshine per year.
Autumn is the wettest season (October)

Landscape: 
Mazarron is a dry plain, crossed by low  mountain ranges and a wide dry river bed.
Vegetation: esparto, thyme, rosemary, agaves, fig trees, carrasco pine (reforested).
Fauna: rabbit, hare, partridge.

Agriculture  :
Taking advantage of the gentle climate, the principal source of wealth is vegetables.
They are cultivated in the open air and in greenhouses, both sorts using the latest technology. 
The main types grown are:-
Tomatoes: Mazarron is one of the most important producers.
Secondary crops:  melon, cucumber and  peppers.
The water for irrigation is extracted from  underground 
and from the most modern plants for  desalination of sea water.

Fishing : 
Coastal fishing (sardines, anchovies, shellfish.)

Tourism :
 Is the second source of wealth.
The hotels are in general, clean and well equipped,  and excellent  value for  money. 
Flats & Villas are on offer to rent.
High season: July, August, September and Easter.

Places to visit:
16th Century castle and churches. (Paintings, Mudejar crafted). 
You can visit the ancient Watchtowers, which were built to warn of Pirate Invasion .
Mazarron is an enchanting Town with a 19th Century town hall, 
old mines, and coves which are of high geological interest. 
There is also a desalination plant and local fish auction.

Transport Facilities:
 There are local buses, as well as long connections with the regional cities 
(Murcia, Alicante, Cartagena, Lorca, etc.)
Buses travel directly to Madrid in the summer and they also travel directly 
to Granada, Malaga and Almeria  throughout the whole year.

Gastronomy: 
Food is based on local products, like fish and shellfish on the coast 
and rabbit, tomatoes and pepper inland.

Leisure activities, culture and free time:
Maritime club, regattas, diving, fishing, water-skiing, canoeing, jet-skiing and windsurfing.
Parachuting, climbing, horse-riding, cycling, archery, skating, 
aerobics, go-carting,  tennis, fronton, bowls, sauna, squash, athletics.
Martial arts, various workshops, dances, public library, performances, concerts, theatre.

Fiestas:
 There is the Local Carnival, Feast of St. Joseph, Easter, 
feast of St. Anthony and the Assumption.
 There is also the Local Pilgrimage in November and the Towen Festival in December.

Short history
Prehistoric:
 Several mineral deposits until 35,000 BC.

Copper Age: 
Some mineral deposits. 
The most famous is the one at  Cueva del Plomo and can be visited.

7th Cent. B.C.: 
First Phoenician boat discovered.

3rd Cent. B.C.: 
Carthaginian Era. The Romans exploited the iron and silver mines,
 introduced irrigated agriculture, fishing and fish salting .
They remained until 5th Cent. A.D.

12th Cent A.D.:
 Arabians influence he exploitation of red-ochre mines.

1462 A.D.:
 Intensive exploitation of the red-ochre and alum mines. 
There is also the danger of North-African piracy.

1572 A.D.:
 Felipe II concedes the title of Villa de Almazarron which signifies the segregation of Lorca.
During the following centuries the history develops round piracy  (until 18th Cent), 
irrigated  crops, fishing and the ups and downs in the exploitation of red-ochre and alum.

19th Cent. A.D.: 
lead-mining, abandoned since Roman times, is recommenced.
The high-point is reached in 1900. 
In fifty years the population has quadrupled,  reaching 23.000 inhabitants.

2Oth Cent A.D.: 
In the 1950's the extraction of red-ochre and alum and its industry disappears
 and tourist  development commences.
The population is reduced to a little more than 9.000 inhabitants.
In the 60s, the rest of the mining industry, (lead, silver, zinc and iron) disappears  
and the new intensive, irrigated agriculture emerges.
At present, the population reaches 17.000 inhabitants
 attracted by tourism and agriculture.

The City of Murcia offers excellent shopping facilities.
 Photographed here is the Super Store Corte Ingles all lit up at Christmas.

A holiday in Puerto de Mazarron suits couples and families looking for a traditional Spanish seaside holiday with a choice of busy beaches or deserted coves, away from package holiday crowds and with plenty to do both day and night. The Costa Calida is one of Spain´s best places to holiday, having a gentle warm winter and long hot summer days. Puerto has great diving, snorkelling, sailing, windsurfing and fishing. The beaches and small bays slope gently into crystal clear waters. Beach-side villages and miles of countryside surround the 32 km bay of Mazarron. The coastal areas of Mazarron and Puerto de Mazarron boast some of the finest beaches in Spain and the untouched nature of the coastline and countryside appeals to those who seek a tranquil environment for their holidays.Puerto de Mazarron is a popular resort for Spanish families and in the peak season (July and August) the population swells to capacity. At other times of the year it can be very quiet which makes Puerto ideal for that quiet "get away from it all" style holiday.
The area is ideal for walking holidays, with a variety of marked walks to suit all abilities. Puerto has an attractive new marina, a variety of restaurants, tapas bars, evening entertainment bars, cultural activities including an open air summer cinema, indoor and outdoor sports facilities including ten pin bowling, sports hall, kart track, an uncovered Roman salt factory museum and a Phonecian boat information centre.
Puerto is one of the most important tourist centres for marine and sub-aquatic activities in Spain. The frequency of prevailing winds throughout the year in the Bay of Mazarron means sailing instruction and practice can be undertaken at any time of the year. The clear waters and rich flora and fauna offer the enthusiast some highly interesting dives.The council regularly provides free beach concerts and has theme beaches with facilities for different ages with a variety of free sports and relaxation facilities - even designated nudist beaches.
In summer, Puerto de Mazarron has a couple of night clubs and two open-air out of town summer clubs which start very late and continue until sunrise.

Camposol Golf. Camposol is an urbanisation, set in open countryside, 15 kms inland from the numerous blue flag quality beaches of Mazarron Bay. The nearest beaches are at Bolnuevo and Puerto de Mazarron.The Sensol health and beauty spa offers thermal treatments using water from the nearby natural spring. A range of health and beauty treatments is available, along with a gym, indoor and outdoor pool, relaxation areas, a bar and an upmarket restaurant. Camposol's commercial centre has supermarkets, banks, hair salon, internet cafe, petrol station, ten pin bowling alley and snooker hall, restaurants and bars with regular evening entertainment (live local bands, dinner dances, bingo, quizzes, tribute groups, comedians etc).There is an additional shopping centre on sector A of Camposo . This has a hair salon, more bars and restaurants, two car rental outlets, , a traditional bodega (wine shop) and an English butcher. Also a travel agency which sells flights, trips, theme park tickets, train tickets, car rental etc.We consider a car to be essential for visiting and enjoying a holiday in this beautiful countryside location There are also many country walks nearby.
Out and About in Murcia and the Costa Calida.The Costa Calida (warm coast) enjoys some of Spain’s best summer sunshine and warm winter weather, with an average of 300 sunny days a year. The numerous Blue Flag sandy beaches, where you can swim, snorkel, dive, fish or relax under the Spanish sun, are rarely crowded. The coastal areas of Mazarron and Puerto de Mazarron (within a 15 minute drive) boast some of the finest beaches in Spain and the untouched nature of the coastline and countryside appeals to those who seek a tranquil environment for their holidays.In summer, Mazarron has a couple of night clubs and two open-air out of town summer clubs which start very late and continue until sunrise.Puerto de Mazarron has an attractive new marina, a variety of restaurants, tapas bars, evening entertainment bars, cultural activities indoor and outdoor sports facilities including ten pin bowling, sports hall, kart track, an uncovered Roman salt factory museum.The council regularly provides free beach concerts and has theme beaches with facilities for different ages with a variety of free sports and relaxation facilities - even designated nudist beaches.
Puerto is one of the most important tourist centres for marine and sub-aquatic activities in Spain. The frequency of prevailing winds throughout the year in the Bay of Mazarron means sailing instruction and practice can be undertaken at any time of the year. The clear waters and rich flora and fauna offer the enthusiast some highly interesting dives.The area is ideal for walking holidays, with a variety of marked walks to suit all abilities.
Cartagena, a historic city with beautiful architecture, a pedestrianised upmarket shopping area, a variety of museums, newly opened (unearthed) Roman ampitheatre and a large port with a seafront paseo, is 30 minutes away by car.
The ancient city of Murcia is the capital of the region. It is easy to get to by train or road and has a historical centre with a cathedral, casino, churches and lots of interesting architecture, cafes, taps bars and some quality restaurants.
Whilst in the area, a visit to the beautiful Sierra Espuna National Park, to the north of Mazarron, through Totana or Alhama is a must. The drive and views are spectacular. On the journey and in the park there are local Spanish bars and restaurants serving good quality, reasonably priced food, or you can take your own food to cook on the outdoor barbecues in the designated picnic areas. The park has a visitor centre and signposted walks with amazing views

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