Puerto de Mazarron

Mazarrón is set in a wide bay that opens up into the Mediterranean and has a coastline of 35 km. Since its origins, it has been linked to the mining wealth of its mountain ranges, which are rich in lead, zinc, silver, iron, alum and red ochre. In Phoenician, Punic and Roman times, great work was carried out in the mines, leaving behind an abundance of archaeological remains. The Arabs also settled in the area, attracted by its mineral wealth.

When the town was officially made a "villa" in 1572 they still suffered attacks by Berber pirates. Cementing the place of the Catholic religion, the Virgin Mary herself turned up on Nov 17th 1585 to repel succesfully a landing of the Moorish heathens. This was witnessed by a number of bystanders who left testimonies to the effect: so it must be true.Read more