Description: Mojon Hills is a new resort close to the beaches of Isla Plana. The village has an excellent small supermarket (which will deliver if reqd), bakery, fishmongers, chemist, bank and general store, plus several bars and restaurants.  The nearest beach (left) is 10 mins walk away, the village with more beaches and children's play area is another 5 minutes further on.

Just a few minutes drive from the villa is the resort of Puerto de Mazarrón, with a large selection of bars and entertainment, scuba diving, sailing and more. The lovely new marina here is well worth a visit. There are also big supermarkets, shops and a huge Sunday market.

Right next to the Marina is a wide sandy shallow beach that is perfect for children, see the picture below. You can see the white and tan buildings of Mojon Hills across the bay in the background.

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New Marina at Puerto Mazarron	Bars and restaurants aplenty in the Marina	Beach near Marina - Mojon Hills across the bay

There are many sports to try on the Costa Calida:- horse riding, golf, scuba diving, swimming, cycling and hiking in the the Sierra Espuna National Park, a little way inland.

For the more adventurous, there are quad bike tours, paintballing and paragliding clubs, not to mention a trip in a light aircraft to fully appreciate the scenery.

Golf is a big deal in this area with a plethora of golf courses from average to Championship quality and mostly available on a daily visit basis. Many are new and very picturesque with great facilities, there is a wide selection within 20 minutes drive.

The area is full of historical interest - Murcia was a Moorish kingdom and the city museums reflect this. There are good restaurants and shopping in the city to distract you afterwards. There are also Roman ruins right on the beach in Isla Plana.

Other nearby attractions include the castle at Lorca, the “Fortress of the Sun” as it is known, an easy drive inland. During holiday season, a small train winds it´s way up to the castle after making a short tour of the city, and children love the journey to the top of the hill. Once at the castle, you can take a guided tour or choose to wander around freely.

Cartegena just north east of Mazarron is an historical walled Naval city, home port of the Armada and still a Naval base. Full of great architecture from the grand houses of the mining barons who ran the regions mines, it is well worth wandering around savouring its naval heritage and gastronomic delights. Try the tapas while watching the ships on a hot sunny day, Spanish tourism at its best!