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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Puerto De Mazarrón

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Puerto de Mazarrón, Spain

Updated October 9, 2017

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The strange structures are made of oxides of silicon and aluminum.

Puerto de Mazarrón, Spain

Erosiones de Bolnuevo

An enchanting landscape of ancient sandstone structures eroded into otherworldly shapes.
The sound of the pumping machinery gave the site its nickname of ‘Pim-Pam’.

Puerto de Mazarrón, Spain

Las Salinas of Puerto de Mazarrón

Abandoned tunnels dug for the once-thriving sea salt industry on the coast of southern Spain.
Mock up of Mazarrón 2 during archaeological invstigation, National Museum of Underwater Archaeology, Cartagena,

Puerto de Mazarrón, Spain

Phoenician Ships of Mazarrón

Two 2,500-year-old Phoenician boats found on the coast of Spain, giving incredible insight into the ancient maritime traders.
Excavated remains, including salting pans at the Villa del Alamillo

Puerto de Mazarrón, Spain

Roman Fish-Salting Factory

Remnants of the rich history of fish salting in this ancient Mediterranean port town.
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Looking East towards Cartagena

Cartagena, Spain

Bateria de Castillitos

The two massive guns that defended Cartagena Bay.
8 miles from Puerto de Mazarrón

Cartagena, Spain

Roman Theatre of Cartagena

An ancient Roman theatre restored to its former glory in the Spanish city of Cartegena.
15 miles from Puerto de Mazarrón
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Cartagena, Spain

National Museum of Underwater Archeology

An impressive display of ships and artifacts from the ancient Mediterranean maritime trade.
15 miles from Puerto de Mazarrón

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Excavated remains, including salting pans at the Villa del Alamillo

Puerto de Mazarrón, Spain

Roman Fish-Salting Factory

Remnants of the rich history of fish salting in this ancient Mediterranean port town.
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