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The bay of Mazarron is a
gulf area that extends from Cabo Tinoso to Cabo Cope. A coastline
that is rich in diversity, where you can find an abundance of
breathtaking forms of excavations, or erosions, hence carving out
almost 40 beaches. Added to this – a winter average temperature of
18 degrees and a summer average temperature of 32 degrees, plus 320
days of sunshine per year, you can appreciate that the bay of
Mazarron is a real paradise.
The bay of Mazarron is one
of Spain’s best-kept secrets, with its own fishing port and over 35
klm of spectacular coastline. Far away from the busy tourist
resorts but with easy access to both Alicante and Murcia airports.
A dream location with
affordable living.
World Health Organisation
statistics – state that the Costa Calida has one of the healthiest
climates in Europe.
Mazarron Bay
Mazarron, 7 klm inland is a
bustling little town and Puerto de Mazarron has an active
fishing harbour with colourful little boats and fishermen repairing
their nets on the quayside. The main tourist attraction of Puerto
de Mazarron are the beautiful beaches that stretch along the coast
from La Azohia to Bolneuvo. Near the port, alongside the long
beaches, tourist development is low key; catering mostly for the
Spanish, and on the hills behind is a scattering of private villas.
Food is good in Mazarron,
particularly fresh fish and many of the bars and restaurants, offer
a huge variety of tapas.
New motorways have opened up
the coastal area of Mazarron to pioneer investors who wish to buy in
an area that boasts some of the finest beaches in Spain.
The bay is enclosed by
mountain ranges and this gives the Mazarron area a microclimate,
which results in more than 320 days of sunshine per year. The
generally untouched nature of the rugged mountainous coastline
reminds English visitors of Cornwall.
A fascinating drive from
Mazarron is the road south to Aguilas, which winds through dramatic
desert and mountain scenery with hills of slate and other minerals
of various colours. Aguilas is a pleasant old port and market town.
The main industry is fishing
and tourism. Inland the area is mostly farming land set to Orange,
Lemon, Almond, Olives and figs. The Mazarron area is famous for its
tomato crop, whilst further south towards Aguilas; this area is
known as the salad bowl of Europe because of the vast variety of
fruit and vegetables grown and exported.
Bolneuvo - an unspoilt
paradise. Bolneuvo is a small
traditional fishing village to the west of the Puerto de Mazarron.
Set between the coast and the foothills of the Sierra de Las
Moreras.
There are a wide variety of
bars and restaurants where you can enjoy the local gastronomic
delights and wines, or stroll and browse along the local shops. The
sandy beach is one of the largest in the area. Even in high season
when other beaches are crowded, Bolneuvo maintains that much needed
feeling of space to feel free and relaxed.
Bolneuvo beach also has the
stunning natural phenomenon. “Cidudad Encantada” joint mushroom
shaped monoliths carved out of sandstone by wind and rain over the
centuries.
The whole surrounding area
is carved out of the rugged landscape forming individual sandy coves
and beachheads of outstanding beauty.
Local Sports & Entertainment
The local area offers many sports and
entertainment options as follows:-
Blue flag beaches – some of the best in southern
Spain, Bowling, Flat countryside suitable for Cycling, many Dive
Centres, Fishing, Go Karting, Horse riding, Jeep Safaris, Quad
biking, Sailing, Snorkelling in the warm waters of the med, Superb
golf courses within a short drive from Mazarron, promenades and
country walks.
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