FREE CHILDREN´S WORKSHOPS - MORATALLA

Children's workshops for summer nights is an activity promoted by the Department of Women's Hall of Moratalla, in order to facilitate family reconciliation for leisure and free time for families and visitors to the town. 

This was first introduced in the summer of 2015, and due to its popularity, starts again during the summer nights of 2016.

The workshops (free) are on Friday nights 5, 19 and 26 August at the entrance of the Market Square. The workshops last two hours (9.30-11.30pm), and are available to all children

GAÑUELAS FIESTA - 19-21 AUGUST

Mazarron hamlet of Gañuelas comes alive from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 August with its celebrations in honour of San Bartolomé. 

The festivities begin on Friday 19 at 10pm with the opening speech by Luis Vera Tudela. At 10.30pm, will be the selection of queen, princesses and “misters”. 11pm sees a performance by"Al relente" and mobile dj

On Saturday August 20, at 10pm, is "White Party" time with gifts for all who are dressed in white. At 11pm is a performance by the group "Albaicar". After midnight, is "Young Party" with DJ Ruben Garvi and "Foam Party".

On Sunday August 21 at 2pm is free Paella to all attendees and at 6pm, ribbon race horse. At 10pm, sevillanas perform with the group from Ramonete, "Corinto Vivo." 11.30pm is the turn of the "Arachi Flamenco" to perform. And to end the evening, mobile disco.

On Wednesday August 24, at 7pm, Mass in honour of San Bartolomé takes place. And from 10.30pm is a performance by dance group Juan Antonio Iglesias and David Andreu

"RUN WITH US" - 13 AUGUST

Registrations to participate in the I Popular Race "Corre con Nosotros/Run with Us" to benefit the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) are proving popular. 

So far 325 people have formalized their participation by visiting the web www.famu.es. And those who have not yet done so, still have time to register before the deadline of Friday 12^th at 1pm

El Paseo de Bolnuevo, Playa de Moreras and the Paseo del Castellar host this on Saturday August 13 organized by the Municipality of Mazarrón and the Regional Athletics Federation to benefit the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC). 

The race, which has the support of local clubs Atletismo Mazarrón and Bahía de Mazarrón, will be divided into two distances: 5 and 10 kilometers.

PERCHELES FIESTA - 12-15 AUGUST

Percheles will be partying during the weekend. From 12 to 15 August, the Festival Committee of Cañada de Gallego and the City of Mazarrón invite you to enjoy a programme of activities aimed at all audiences and put together with the idea of ​​offering a fun, family atmosphere next to one of the most beautiful beaches of Mazarron coast.

So, on Friday August 12 celebrations will begin with a performance by the Dance School "De Rosa". It will be from 10pm followed by a Foam Party.

On Saturday August 13, at 10.30pm, sees a flamenco performance with  “El veneno del boquerón” and at midnight DJ Ruby Rodriguez entertains all present

Sunday August 14 at 6.30pm is Zumba Master Class, to benefit the Spanish Association Against Cancer and at 10.30pm, a performance by Antonio Muñoz. From midnight DJ Ruby Rodriguez returns.

On Monday August 15, at 9am is a petanque contest for all ages.

LANGUAGE EXCHANGE PROGRAMME - CAMPOSOL

Last week began the first activity of the language exchange programme aimed at residents of Camposol. An initiative organized by the Youth Council of the City of Mazarrón divided into two levels: beginner and intermediate.

More than 50 students attended twice a week to what has been described as "a positive and enriching experience." The course is held at the Cultural Centre Camposol (Sector B) and is free for all registered, every Wednesday and Friday between 10am and 12pm

GASTRO TRUCK - PUERTO DE MAZARRÓN - 11TH-14TH AUGUST

La explanada de La Isla, near the fairgrounds, will host a new event in the Municipality during this summer. "Gastro Truck" arrives at Puerto de Mazarrón on 11, 12, 13 and 14 August with a dozen RV autocaravans designed and prepared to offer succulent Regional, National and International dishes.

An event that will be attended by the winner of the third edition of "MasterChef" Carlos Maldonado. "Gastro Truck" will begin every evening from 8pm, and will be accompanied by concerts from outstanding bands including "Denver" on the 11th, "The Tracks" on the 12^th and "Antonio Cassinello Trio" on the 13^th.

ROMAN TOWN RE-CREATED IN PUERTO DE MAZARRÓN - 19-21 AUGUST

From 19 to 21 August from 7pm-1am , Explanada de La Isla will become a Roman town with numerous activities and leisure to disclose the historical knowledge of Roman and Phoenician times, just a few metres from where the oldest submerged Phoenician ship is found to date in the world. 

Precisely, a replica of a Roman ship will be one of the attractions of this I Phoenician-Roman Festival of Mazarrón organized by the Municipality and Antikorum

The 3 day event  is the first of its kind and has Mazarrón as a starting point for a national tour. In a space of 14,000 square metres, "Portum Vita" recreates a Roman town with Phoenician presence and stimulating shopping streets with craft shops, a restaurant from Roman times and a children's area with educational workshops and small attractions. 

Also, installed will be a Roman ship of 20 metres in length around which an interpretation centre of Roman and Phoenician times can be found.

Councillor for Culture, Pedro Martinez, commented this is an important commitment that extends the range of leisure that the City has prepared during these Summer months to Mazarron residents and visitors. 

SPUME RUN - AUGUST 20 - PUERTO DE MAZARRÒN

On Saturday August 20, Puerto de Mazarrón sees one of the national events that guarantees nothing but fun. 

Under the brand "Holi Run" this event reaches the Municipality  - a Spume Run of 5 kilometers. This is a race with colourful foam during the tour, with a festive ending for all participants. 

The route will be circular, starting at 7pm from the Sunday market of Puerto de Mazarrón and finishing at the same location. At each kilometer there will be an arch to pull and dispense colour foam, with five different colours in total.

This important entertainment event was presented in Mazarrón by the General Director of Youth, Francisco Sanchez along with the Mayor, Alicia Jiménez and Councilman for Youth Council of Mazarrón, Patricio Sánchez. 

The General Director highlighted that Mazarrón has been one of two places chosen by the Regional Government to host this event, which has a strong brand behind it, attracting 150,000 people each year in Spain. For the Mayor of Mazarrón, Alicia Jimenez, "it is a new activity that adds depth to the wide range of leisure activities being generating for tourists who visit us this summer".

"On August 20 Mazarrón is full of people who want to have fun in a healthy and fun environment," stated Francisco Sanchez. 

The General Director announced the sale of tickets so far is good and reminded everyone that the price for the first thousand places is 9 euros. They are available both on the web www.spumerun.es and at the Office of Tourism in Puerto de Mazarrón or at Café La Fundicion in Mazarrón

EXHIBITION IN PUERTO DE MAZARRÓN FROM 6 AUGUST

Lucia Ruiz Morata`s exhibition  “Paisajes y Personajes” can be seen in the Management Building in the marina of Puerto de Mazarrón from Saturday 6^th August until 4 September from 10pm – 1.00am every evening

The exhibition is a continuation of exhibitions released during the month of July including "Petits Formats" by David Oppenheim. 

On this occasion, Lucia Ruiz offers the public a set of works of the prevailing sea landscapes of Mazarrón, as well as other nearby geographic locations. 

DISCOVERING MORATALLA - EVENT ON 14 AUGUST

The Department of Tourism and Environment for the City of Moratalla, are pleased to invite you to a new day of Discovering Moratalla: "Pure Essence", in which we approach the fields of lavender and lavender that at this time is tinged with mauve in our dear Campo de San Juan, and see how it´s distilled for essence.

The people of Campo de San Juan work hard, by hand, to produce essential oil from the plants. 

This time, it is not an excursion, but we will walk as the temperature warrants, as we learn about the transformation process of this aromatic delicate scent.

To top off the day on Sunday, all who so wish, can join in the lunch that we offer at the bar Zaén.

Date - Sunday 14 August 2016

Meeting points and times:

1. Office of Tourism in Moratalla at 8:00am

2. Bar at the Factory in Campo de San Juan at 9:00 am (next to the petrol station Campo de San Juan)

To confirm attendance and sign up for the meal, please contact the Tourist Office of Moratalla, tel .: 968 730 208

LOS RINCONES FIESTA - 4-7 AUGUST

NEW BUS TIMETABLE

NIGHT BUS FOR MAZARRÓN, PUERTO DE MAZARRÓN AND BOLNUEVO - AUGUST

The City of Mazarron, through the Department of Transport, has enabled a night bus service, popularly known as "Owl Bus" for Saturdays and the evenings before public holidays. The service started on Saturday July 30 and will run throughout the month of August.

The schedule runs from 22:40 to 07:50 with stops in Bolnuevo, Puerto de Mazarrón and Mazarron Town

BEACH SOCCER CAMPUS - PUERTO DE MAZARRÓN

La Playa de Isla is host during this August to the first beach soccer campus in the Region of Murcia. 

The event was inaugurated by Councilman of Sports for the City of Mazarrón, Patricio Sánchez and Sporting Director of the Murcia Federation and former player of Real Madrid Castilla and Real Murcia, Jesus Rosagro. 

Also wanting to be present was Murcia beach soccer coach in junior category, José Francisco Vidal.

The campus will be held in the afternoon. From 5pm-7pm time will be devoted to the baby and juvenile categories and from 7pm-9pm the child and cadet categories. A total of 55 children will participate in this sport until August 20

PIANO CONCERT - 6 AUGUST, BOLNUEVO

On the night of Saturday August 6, at 10pm,  by the sandstone erosions in Bolnuevo sees a piano concert by David Gomez. Under the title of “1 piano y 200 velas” the pianist will perform his own and classic pieces from Frederic Chopin, Joaquin Turina, Enrique Granados and Ernesto Lecuona. All is set in the dim firelight and candlelight animated by musical notes.