Chica de Mazarrón on Tour - A guide to La Azohía Pt1
Last weekend I decided to venture just outside of Mazarrón, to visit an incredibly beautiful stretch of coast line that is easily accessible and only a fifteen minute drive from the Burger King roundabout in El Puerto de Mazarrón.
La Azohía is situated just a few minutes further along the coast from Isla Plana and holds a vast array of appeal to all. Whether you love diving, eating out, sipping a cocktail on the beach in a chiringuito, sailing a boat, kayaking, snorkelling, swimming, jet-skiing, relaxing on the beach with a book, hiking or photography there really is something for everybody.
Positioned in the region of Cartagena, Murica, La Azhoía stretches along the Gulf of Mazarrón and is a beautiful fishing town surrounded by the Sierre de la Muela, Cabo Tiñoso & Roldán.
The mountain range which runs along the coast of Cartagena, down as far as the bay of Mazarrón and inland runs just into the regions of Mazarrón and Fuente Álamo and is classed as a protected regional park.
Protected by law under the Region of Murcia, it is classed as an area of great importance and protected by ZEPA (special protection area of birds) and SIC (a place of community importance).
For anyone with an interest in hiking, wildlife, geology or photography I would definitely recommend exploring here - chameleons, bats and tortoises on land and falcons, owls and eagles in the air call it home, along with many other species of animals and birds.
The seabed of Cabo Tiñoso attracts divers and has become a favourite spot in Spain for this type of activity. The richness and diversity of the seabed, along with the companies dedicated to diving in the town of La Azohia, make it a thrilling experience for beginners and the more experienced.
One of the diving centres that offers a fabulous local service is Rivemar. I'm really looking forward to going back and experiencing their service and blogging about them and my diving adventure.
Right at the end of the bay and up on the mountain is the unmissable sight of the Santa Elena Tower or to the locals Torre de Sata Elena.
Santa Elena was built as a watch tower, to protect the town below from pirates and other threats coming in from the med. By day warnings were sent out by smoke and by night by fire.
One day when I'm feel energetic I will climb up to the tower for a visit and look forward to taking some pictures and writing a blog about its history in more detail.
Moving down from the mountains there are many things to see and do to pass the time in La Azhoía.
After wandering along playa de las caravanas and watching the boats bring in the fish and boats going out on the slipway I admired the Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción in Plaza de Juan Paredes. Whilst looking at the square I couldn't help but wonder what I was missing out on there due to the Covid restrictions.
Having taken in a little sun and scenery it was time to relax and have a drink....
On to Playa de la Chapineta and Rockola Summer Club. A beautiful chiringuito, a cocktail on the beach and a bit of people watching.
Whilst sat having a drink I witnessed people snorkeling, sun bathing, paddle boarding, fishing, playing games on the beach, swimming, sailing, kayaking and more. There really is no time to get board in La Azohía!
Cocktail finished it was time to explore the beaches, bars and restaurants further and make plans to come back again another day.
If you've enjoyed reading so far and want to learn more about my day and to find read a summary and recommendations for this beautiful place keep a look out for part two.
Chica de Mazarrón xx
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