Whilst visiting the Costa Calida, you might want to take a look at the newly restored
Mazarron castle, which while still largely a ruin, has been conserved for the future. Originally built by the Duke of Velez in the 16th century, Mazarron castle served the area both as a defense against pirate attacks and for the protection of the valuable alum mining industry, which was important in
Mazarron at that time.
Mazarron and its coastal limb
Puerto Mazarron, are popular tourist locations for the region of
Murcia.