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October 24 Free guided history tour of Puerto de Mazarron in Spanish
See for yourself the legacy of the Romans, Phoenicians and other settlers in Mazarrón during previous millennia
These days the municipality of Mazarrón is probably best known for its fabulous beaches on the Mediterranean coast, but for past civilzations including the Romans the area was a renowned source of material wealth due to its mines, fish and the salting process which enabled locals to produce the prized fish sauce known as garum.
Remnants of the past still remain, and among them are the remains of a Roman house in Calle Era and the old Roman fish salting factory in Puerto de Mazarrón, which is now also home to the local archaeological museum. As well as the salting tubs and other elements of the production line, the museum also contains artifacts from the Moorish occupation of most of Spain in the early Middle Ages and other items dating well back into pre-history.
This free guided tour on October 24 is held in Spanish and starts at 11.00, lasting approximately an hour, with the maximum group size limited to 40. Bookings are accepted through the regional tourist board website here.
Strongly recommended: drinking water, walking shoes. Pets are not permitted.
The booking period begins a week before the event and ends at 13.30 on the day prior to the tour. Each participant must register separately, and participants must show proof of identity (DNI, passport, NIE or TIE). If participants are minors this must be indicated on the booking.
Bookings may not be transferred.
Under no circumstances will unregistered participants be allowed to join the group.
For further information contact the tourist office of Puerto de Mazarrón (Plaza Toneleros, s/n, telephone (+34) 968 594426, email oficinaturismomazarron@gmail.com).
For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Mazarrón Today.
Address
C.C Parque Almenara, Camino de Enmedio s/n., Diputacion del Campillo. 30813, Lorca, (Murcia)Tel: 968 46 37 37
Murcia’s second biggest centro comercial has more than just shopping – it’s everything you could want from a day out!
Parque Almenara is one of the largest retail and leisure malls in the Lorca and Águilas area, offering the full ‘all under one roof’ shopping experience, except it is open to the elements!
It has all your favourite brands and shops like Stradivarius and Mango, spread out over two easily accessed levels. There is also a Carrefour, plus larger retail units for electrical products and home and garden goods.
Unlike other shopping centres, Parque Almenara is a shopping mall where the stores are located in a network of streets, like a whole shopping village that covers almost 150,000m2, making it the second largest shopping centre in the Region of Murcia.One of the most striking features of Parque Almenara is its three canvas tents suspended 20 metres above the outdoor area, creating a shaded zone and an oasis of calm right in the middle of the mall.
As well as the opportunity for a day’s retail therapy, Parque Almenara also offers the makings of good night out. There is a 10-pin bowling alley with 20 lanes and an entertainment complex, plus a multiscreen cinema with ten screens showing the latest offerings from Hollywood and the best 3D movies, and even original version English-language films.And with no fewer than eight separate options to grab a bite to eat at the food court, you can stay at the Parque Almenara all day if you want to!
You can even take your dog along with you as pets are allowed into the mall, an animal-friendly place.
How to get there
Parque Almenara is located on the Lorca–Águilas road C-3211 at km 1.9. On a GPS, the coordinates to put in are: N 37º 63´ W -1º 69´
If you’re going by bus, there is a direct bus route that leaves from Apolonia.
