Mazarrón
Mazarrón is a place in Spain. It is located on the Mediterranean coast in the Southeast in the Murcia region between the autonomous region of Valencia and Andalusia.
Location
Mazarrón lies in the bay of Mazarrón between Cabo and Cabo Cope Tiñoso. The town has a fishing port, two marinas, and a large sandy beach (35 km) with palm-lined promenade and sheltered bays. The up to 600 m high mountainous hinterland borders to about 2.5 km from the coast remote location from the north. The center of Mazarrón is a few kilometers from the coast, the villages of Puerto de Mazarrón and Mazarron are located directly on the coast.
History
Rock paintings in the area are evidence of a prehistoric settlement. In addition, structures from the Roman era, Arab fortifications, churches from the Romanesque and Gothic periods prove a varied historical significance. Off the coast have also been found wrecks of Phoenician ships.
Attractions
Among these was the town hall from the 19th century, which stands as a national historical and artistic legacy monument is listed. The " San Andrés " church, the tower of the "Santa Elena" Church, the tower of the "Santa Isabel " the tower " Caballo de los ", the castle de " Los Vélez " and "El Molinete " were appointed cultural.
In Mazarron are bizarre rock formations, mushroom rocks, formed by wind erosion to see. In the vicinity there are several nudist beaches.
Original remains of shipwrecks Mazarrón I.
La ciudad encantada: Winderodierte rock formations in Mazarron.
Port Pto.d.Mazarron
Economy
In addition to the numerous tourist activities ( hotel, catering, etc.) bring the vegetable growing areas and fishing economic revenue. The many sandy beaches (Playa del Mojon - Playa de La Raja - Playa Negra - Playa del Alamillo - Playa El Rihuete - Playa del Puerto de Mazarrón - Playa de La Isla - Playa de La Ermita - Playa de Bahía - Playa de La Reya - Playa de La Pava - Playa de Nares - Playa del Castellar - Playa de Mazarron - Playa del Rincón - Playa de Piedra Mala - Playa Cueva de Lobos - Playa Amarilla - Playa de La Grúa - Cala de Leño - Cala Desnuda - Playa del Barranco Ancho - Playa Hondon del Fondo - Playa Cabezo de Pelea - Playa Cobaticas - Playa de Las Chapas - Playa del Ballenato - Playa de Percheles - Playa de Las Minas - Playa del Paloma Rico - Playa Parazuelos ) gain in the immediate vicinity revenue through scuba diving, sailing and more leisure activities.