Mazarrón
26 ABR
From the top of Peñas Blancas it is possible to see as far as the Sierra Nevada in Granada! Peñas Blancas is the name given to the highest point in the municipality of Cartagena, reaching 627 metres above sea level, and there are two great ways to admire the abrupt chalk face which rises above the land below. The first is to take a hike along the Rambla del Cañar, a reed-filled water channel which runs from the village of Tallante to the coast between Isla Plana and La Azohía. Here the landscape is dominated by the steep rock face..
Mazarrón
24 ENE - 31 DIC
Wreck diving and a selection of fascinating locations for divers in the Mazarrón area The 35 kilometres of coastline in the gulf of Mazarrón, between the headlands of Cabo Cope and Cabo Tiñoso, are home to a multitude of isolated coves as well as long, sandy beaches, and the dive opportunities here include numerous underwater caves which are suitable for both beginners and experts. Most of the preferred dives are within 10 miles of the port, reaching depths of up to 60 metres in the coastal waters before the sea bed falls away sharply to..
Mazarrón
02 ABR - 05 ABR
4 days of fun, entertainment and bargain hunting at the marina of Puerto de Mazarrón Easter in Puerto de Mazarrón is being accompanied this year by a 4-day medieval market in the marina, billed as ¿four days full of magic, history and fun by the sea¿. Stands and stalls are selling handmade goods and jewellery and serving food based on the menus of the Middle Ages, while alongside there is a children¿s corner to keep the kiddies amused. At the same time musicians, stilt walkers, troubadours and even mythical beasts will be roaming..
Mazarrón
27 MAR - 05 ABR
The traditional Easter processions in Mazarrón go back to the 16th century The documented history of the Semana Santa processions in Mazarrón goes back to 1579, and the oldest ¿cofradia¿ or brotherhood taking part in the events is that of Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno, which was formed between 1653 and 1655 and then reconstituted in 1876. It was in the second half of the 19th century that the brotherhoods grew sharply in popularity ¿ at the same time as the town grew due to the increased mining activity ¿ and others were formed..
Mazarrón
04 ABR
Discover the mining history which has shaped the town of Mazarrón over the last two millennia This tour of the old mines of Mazarrón in the mountains behind the town illustrates various stages of the area¿s mineral, economic, social and cultural history, much of which revolves around the periodic wealth generated by mining activity. The visit, which is held in Spanish, begins at 11.00 and lasts approximately two and a half hours, with participants advised to ensure they bring drinking water, adequate footwear and sun protection. Participants..
Mazarrón
26 ABR
From the top of Peñas Blancas it is possible to see as far as the Sierra Nevada in Granada! Peñas Blancas is the name given to the highest point in the municipality of Cartagena, reaching 627 metres above sea level, and there are two great ways to admire the abrupt chalk face which rises above the land below. The first is to take a hike along the Rambla del Cañar, a reed-filled water channel which runs from the village of Tallante to the coast between Isla Plana and La Azohía. Here the landscape is dominated by the steep rock face..
Mazarrón
01 MAY
The 3.1-km route takes competitors around the headland of the port in Mazarrón Anyone wanting to celebrate the national holiday on Friday May 1 (a national holiday) with a testing swim in the Mediterranean will be interested to learn that the 4th edition of the Puerto de Mazarrón open water race around the headland on which the lighthouse stands is starting at 10.00 in the morning. As has become customary, the event begins at Playa de la Isla with the course taking competitors on a 3.1-km route around the headland and the marina to the..
Mazarrón is set in a wide bay which opens up into the Mediterranean Sea. Its coast used to be visited by Phoenician traders, fishermen of every era and by former miners, who used it to unwind after their hard day's work. It's one of the best places to holiday for sun and beach lovers!
