Mazarron , Senderismo, beach walks and historical walks, all free

Mazarron tourism office will be running their normal programme of summer walks, which aim to show visitors and residents some of the natural beauties of the area, as well as some of the historical attractions of the area.

All the walks are free , must be booked with the tourist office 24 hours in advance and are subject to a minimum of 5 people participating.

All participants are urged to carefully select footwear and appropriate attire, as the monitors are instructed to turn away anyone arriving to participate in a 3 hour walk across rugged terrain wearing a pair of flip flops, and asked to carry water, snacks, suncream and hats, even for the evening routes.

Please make sure you book, particularly for the Bolnuevo-Puerto de Mazarron routes, as the return is by tourist train and places are limited.

Call the tourist office on 968 594 426

 

For map, Mazarron tourist office, Plaza Toneleros, Click here

 

Most of these routes are repeated several times throughout the summer, so we'll post all the dates a couple of  weeks at a time for you.

 You'll find quite a lot of information about the historical sites of Mazarron in the Where to go section, Click here for places to visit in Mazarron

Thursday 15^th July

Historical tour around the Puerto de Mazarron

Visiting: Casa Romana de la Calle Era, Museo de la Fabrica Romana de Salazones, Phoenician boat interpretation centre and the eneolithic site at Cabezo del plomo in Bolnuevo.

Duration about 3.5 hours, own transport required.

 

Meeting point, 6pm, Plaza Toneleros, by the tourist office in the Puerto de Mazarron. 

For map, Mazarron tourist office, Plaza Toneleros, Click here

 

 

Monday 19^th July

Nocturnal route, Bolnuevo-Paseo maritime del Puerto

This walk is from Bolnuevo , along the coastline to the Puerto de Mazarron. The level  of the walk is described as being easy, the only uphill climb being to the viewing point by the lighthouse, where there will be a break for those wishing to sit and eat a sandwich, whilst admiring the great views this point affords.

Participants are taken back to Bolnuevo in the tourist train, so for this reason places are limited to 45 people and prior booking at the tourist office is essential.

 

The meeting point is at 8.30pm in front of the Oasis Bar at Bolnuevo.

 Click for map, Oasis Bar, Bolnuevo

 

Tuesday 20^th July

Historic tour around Mazarron

Visiting the Casas Consistoriales, Castillo de los Velez and the mines of Mazarron.

Strong shoes recommended as the paths around the mines area are very uneven.

Walk time approximately three and a half hours, with return back to the start point.

Meeting time 6pm in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Mazarron.

 Click for map, Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Mazarron

 

Wednesday 21^st July

Senderismo Route, Barranca de los Algezares

 

A surprising route as its' proximity to the urban centre of Mazarron gives no indication of the beauty of the countryside near to the town. The first part of this route is easy, but the second part is harder. This walk can be split into two, so participants can stop after the easy part.

Own transport essential. Meeting point BP Petrol station on the N332 between Mazarron and Puerto de Mazarron . Time TBC with tourist office when booking. Evening.

 

Thursday 22^nd July

Historical tour around the Puerto de Mazarron

Visiting: Casa Romana de la Calle Era, Museo de la Fabrica Romana de Salazones, Phoenician boat interpretation centre and the eneolithic site at Cabezo del plomo in Bolnuevo.

Duration about 3.5 hours, own transport required.

 

Meeting point, 6pm, Plaza Toneleros, by the tourist office in the Puerto de Mazarron. 

For map, Mazarron tourist office, Plaza Toneleros, Click here

 

 

 

 

 

 

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