August 16 Free guided history tour of Puerto de Mazarron
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 one of them is 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 August 16 starts at 18.30, 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.
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 or turismomazarron@esatur.com).
For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Mazarrón Today.
Mobile: (0034) 626 678 840
Decklid Auto Services in Mazarrón
English and Spanish spoken at your one-stop car mechanic and servicing centre in the Mazarrón area
Decklid Auto Services is a fully licensed and legal British-run garage based in Mazarrón, Murcia in southern Spain, run by David since he and his family came to Spain in 2005.
Since then they have constantly worked hard to continue improving the workshop and to provide more and more services, using the experience David gained while working for three years in a Spanish garage before setting up on his own. His goal now is to provide the best possible service to his British, Spanish and European clients, and recent reviews in the local media in Murcia agree that David at Decklid Auto Services is the one to visit with all your vehicle needs in the area of Mazarrón.
David speaks both English and Spanish to help provide the best service possible.
Among the services offered are regular servicing, general maintenance and repairs (including cam belts, clutches and engine repairs), ITV pre-checks and full ITV packages, avoiding the need for owners to take their vehicles to the testing centre.
Computer diagnosis is used whenever appropriate, especially for electrical fault finding and air conditioning maintenance and repairs, and of course full tyre replacement and wheel alignment are on the menu as well!
Decklid can also re-register right-hand drive cars in Spain and change the number plates on import.
Opening hours: weekdays 9.00 to 18.00. Closed at weekends!
Telephone: (0034) 868 056 278
Mobile: (0034) 626 678 840
Email: decklid@hotmail.es
Website: www.decklidautos.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/david.decklid