Mazarrón acquires a great importance towards the end of the XIX century and beginning of the XX century, during the exploitation of Iron and Galena . Once the mines extinguished, Mazarrón managed to develop an important tourist and agricultural i
As fruit of its rich history, the streets in Mazarrón contain interesting outstanding monuments, such as the Town Hall and the Antiguo Ateneo Cultural building, Modernist style, signs of the splendour of the beginning of the century. Behind the Town hall is San Andres Church (XVI century) with a beautiful Mudejar, and nearby the convent of La Purisima – the patron Saint of the town. The ruins of the Castillo de Los Velez can also be visited. Out of the town there are other towers such as Torre de la Vieja in La Cumbre (XVII century) in the Port, Torre de los Caballos and Torre de Santa Isabel in Bolnuevo and in Cabezo del Molinete a circular based watchtower. Apart from its monumental wealth, the coast of Mazarrón with its 300 days of sunshine and an average temperature of 20°C, offers beautiful spots along its 35 km of coastline. Opposite Bolnuevo beach we find one of the most peculiar sights in the region, where on white sandstone, the wind and water erosion has modelled fanciful shapes to make up what is known as Erosiones de Bolnuevo. Beaches such as La Reya, Bahia, Nares or El Castellar and virgin coves such as Cala Amarilla, playa de la Grua, Parazuelos, Covaticos, Ballenato, Percheles etc. offer optimum conditions for lovers of sea bathing and long walks by the water's edge. Mazarrón is also the ideal place to enjoy a complete offer of leisure, nautical activities and active tourism. The Sports Marina in Mazarrón has 200 moorings. In its nautical club, competitions are combined with learning and perfection courses. It is also possible to practise rowing, sea-gliding, water skiing, and Jet Ski. Scuba divers will find many clubs which organize courses at all levels and outings to view the beautiful rocky depths and spectacular caves and submarine crevices. Rural tourism also has a place in this beautiful area marked by its mining past and naval tradition. Its interesting protected natural areas (Sierra de Las Moreras and Muela Cabo Tiñoso) offer the possibility of practising activities in contact with nature in an area of great environmental value. |
Mazarrón is situated in a vast bay in the Mediterranean Sea , with 35km of coastline. It has two main urban nuclei: the Port and the capital of the municipality 5 km from the coast. The name of Mazarrón is linked from its origin to the mining industry with mountains rich in lead, zinc, silver, iron, alum and red ochre. In Phoenician and Roman times these mines were vastly exploited leaving many archaeological remains. The Arabs also settled in the area attracted by the abundance of minerals. After the Reconquest, the place known as the “Casas de los Alumbres de Almazarrón” was formed as a consequence of the exploitation of the mines in the XV century. Its strategic position converted it into a defensive bastion of the neighbouring lands of Lorca and Cartagena , proof being the numerous defence towers that put a stop to the Saracens from Africa . 
ndustry, boosting at the same time its intense marine and fishing tradition. This activity is obvious in the Port, with its fishing boats and fish market. 