Local Attractions, Activities & Sports

Family Activities with Children

With so many beautiful safe beaches around the bay of La Azohia & Mazarron, you're spoilt for choice for a typical family beach holiday. Other activities include:

www.aquopolis.es - Water park near Torrevieja (about 1 hour away)
www.benidorm.to/benidorm_parks.htm - Theme parks Benidorm (about 2 hours drive north Alicante)
www.riosafari.com - Rio Safari Elche - safari park with among others lions, hippos, panthers, monkeys, giraffes, crocodiles near Elche (about 1.5 hours away)

Local Activities / Places to visit

Tower of St Elena: No trip to La Azohia is complete without a trip to the tower of St Elena. This was built as a watch tower against pirates in the 16th century. There are some amazing views westwards across the bay of Mazarron from here.

Cabo Tinoso: The Gun Batteries of Castillito. From this viewpoint you can see all along the coastline and all the other gun enplacements. This place is worth a visit as the views are quite amazing.

El Saladillo Sulphurous Waters - In the picturesque country village of El Saladillo there is a open thermal water spa known by the locals for its natural healing properties.

Sierra Espuna Natural Park - The Sierra Espuna Natural Park is only just 30km from La Azohia. Wildlife including various birds and deer can be seen and its large area attracts many walkers and climbers from all parts of the world.

Granja Park - Situated at La Union, Granja Park is a fantastic day out for the children where they can enjoy the farm yard animals, the adveture playground and the large enclosed swimming pool. The restaurant offers good quality Spanish cuisine.

Golf

Camposol Golf - situated roughly 25km in land from La Azohia on the road between Mazarron and Murcia golf course is 18 holes with the second nine having been open less than a year and is more challenging than the first. Green fees start from €28 for nine holes, the club house is of a very good standard with a good menu open to non members, if you are after paella, you need to book in advance or soak up the magnificent mountain views while you wait

www.hdagolf.com Hacienda del Álamo situated between Murcia and Cartagena, no less than 92 hectares of pure Golf course.

Diving

La Azohia: There are three diving clubs in the village of La Azohia, which is a fair indication that there are things to be seen below the surface of the water! As the sea temperature remains above 17C all year round, diving here is also all year round, although the best time for scuba is May - September. There are very few currents in the area which makes for safer diving.

Antipodas Buceo is another scuba diving club based in the village. They also run the bar at the far end of the bay near the tower of St Elena, which is a great place to relax and soak up the last of the sun's rays as you watch it set across the water towards Mazarron. No visit to La Azohia is complete without enjoying some of their tapas and a cold beer.

Sailing

The Costa Calida is a perfect site for sailing, with good winds and more than 300 days of sunshine per year. There is a variety of sailing clubs within the bay of Mazarron:

Club De Regatas De Mazarron Cabezo de Las Cebadas, Mazarron, Mazarron.
Tel : +34-968-595253 Fax : +34-968-595253
GPS : Lat 37°37 34 N. Long 01°01 15 W

Windsurfing: There are plenty of opportunities for windsurfing in and around La Azohia. A number of places around the bay of Mazarron offer equipment for hire.

Walking / Hiking

La Azohia is the perfect base for walking holidays for both experienced walkers and those who enjoy a gentle stroll through beautiful, unspoilt countryside. Walk along the rugged paths by the coastline, or choose the mountain routes, either way you will discover incredible scenery that won’t disappoint!

LOS BELONES-ATAMARÍA 6.5 km - Duration: 2.5 to 3.5 hours: A route that takes the hiker through a mountainous zone near to the sea and which offers Mediterranean shrub vegetation, hawthorns, dwarf palm trees (chamaerops humilis), aromatic plants, Aleppo pine and Cartagena cypress (tetraclinis articulata) forests, panoramic views of Mar Menor, Campo de Cartagena, golf course and Mediterranean Sea.
PORTUS-CAMPILLO DE ADENTRO 10 km. Duration: 5 to 7 hours: The route starts from the former Civil Guard barracks in El Portús and, following a gentle stretch, crosses a cliffy zone between dry riverbeds. It is at this point that you come across Cueva Neptuno (Neptune’s Cave, also know as Cueva de la Virgen). Further ahead you come across a natural spring that announces its presence with the characteristic croaking of frogs. Upon arriving at El Campillo de Adentro, the hiker is able to continue until Azohía along Barranco de Bocaoria.
CUESTAS DEL CEDACERO-PEÑAS BLANCAS Duration: 4 hours: The route takes the hiker to the top of the Collado de Mazarrón pass, from where they can enjoy beautiful views of the Isla Plana-Mazarrón coast. These walks can be found at the following web link : http://www.hikeandbikespain.com/assets/walkingroute.pdf