Day Out Mazarron Area
Mazarron is situated in the Costa Calida which is the name for the coastal area of the province of Murcia, all 250km of it! Costa Calida directly translates as the warm coast and is so called because of the hot mean annual temperatures and the limited rainfall of only 34cm per year!
The route is all about getting to know the area and its towns, ports, coastline and mountains. We have put together a full day out with six stops as a taster, but you might like to spend longer in each place.
It starts with a journey along the toll road, guaranteed to be quiet as most locals like to avoid paying them. The first stop is at the historic old town of Mazarron for a bit of exploring and a coffee. Afterwards it is a short drive to the coast to see the amazingly weird sand sculptures of Bolnuevo. The view point, above the beach, gives you a clear idea of the rockiness of the Costa Calidas coastline. Then it is onto the Port of Mazarron, for a stroll beside the marina. A stop at Isla Plana for the short promenade, church and quaint harbour. More scenery as you leave and enter the mountain pass in the direction of Cartagena, pausing at the viewpoint before heading home.
You can easily add a stop at the marina in the coastal city of Cartagena or, as you start the mountain pass slip off to the Cartagena Guns at Cabo Tinoso, the choice is yours!
Places to stop during a day out Mazarron area
- Mazarron Inland Town: a traditional village with interesting streets to explore, some noteworthy places of interest such as the Veles Castle, La Purisma convent and the San Andres Church as well as a selection of cafes and bars.
- Bolnuevo Sand Sculptures: cliffs that have been eroded by the weather to produce weirdly shaped sculptures.
- Bolnuevo Viewpoint: great views of the rugged coastline.
- Mazarron Coastal Town & Marina: beautiful marina, many beaches, cafes and restaurants.
- Isla Plana: promenade, roman remains, church and picturesque harbour.
- Sierra de la Muela Viewpoint: on the mountain pass with great views back to Mazarron Port
Places of Interest
1 Mazarron Inland Town
N37°35.654 W1°19.078Parking: is on the road and is free, it is a short walk to the centre.
From here: walk straight on towards the roundabout with the statue of a miner and a fountain on it, turn left and walk uphill to the town square for the Town Hall (they will give you a map here) and the bars and cafes.
Places of interest and things to do in Mazarron Inland Town
- Town Hall: the information desk will give you a map.
- Veles Castle, San Andres Church and the La Purisma Church (reportedly the prettiest).
- Town Centre: small selection of cafes and bars.
- Market: there is a market on a Saturday morning around the Purisma Church.
2 Bolnuevo
N37°33.802 W1°18.715Parking: is in the car park and is free, it gets very busy during high season, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.
From here: the sand sculptures are on one side and the beautiful long fine sandy beach is on the other side! Explore and enjoy.
Places of interest and things to do at Bolnuevo
- Sand Sculptures: admire the shapes formed by the wind.
- Beach: large with fine sand.
- Cafes: a few cafes and restaurants to choose from.
3 Bolnuevo Viewpoint
N37°33.810 W1°18.995Parking: is on the road and is free.
From here: take a small walk around, we call this a get out, photo and off stop!
Places of interest and things to do at Bolnuevo Viewpoint
- View: stunning view along the rugged cliffs of the Costa Calida, over the sand sculptures and back towards Mazarron inland town.
4 Mazarron Coastal Town & Marina
N37°33.880 W1°15.508Parking: is in the underground car park and is charged for by the length of stay.
From here: exit the car park walk along past the boats of the marina for the cafes and bars.
Places of interest and things to do in Mazarron Coastal Town and Marina
- Marina: boats and cafes and bars to enjoy.
- Promenade: long with views forwards to the beaches and backwards to the impressive mountains.
- Beaches: two fine sandy beaches, one either side of the marina.
- Town Centre: small town centre, very seasonal.
5 Isla Plana
N37°34.476 W1°12.528Parking: is on the road and is free. Park anywhere that you can find a space, it gets busy during high season.
From here: walk along the short promenade, to see the Roman remains and church, or follow the pavement towards Mazarron to discover the quaint harbour.
Places of interest and things to do at Isla Plana
- Promenade: short promenade with access to the beach and views along rocky coastline.
- Church: on promenade with benches for a picnic.
- Harbour: stunning tiny harbour.
6 Sierra de la Muela Viewpoint
N37°35.136 W1°09.406Parking: is in the 'pull off view area' and is free.
From here: admire the views and fresh air, we call this a get out, photo and off stop.
Places of interest and things to do at Sierra de la Muela Viewpoint
- View: stunning view back along valley to the coastal town of Mazarron with its marina.
