Mazarron
Places of Interest-Mazarron
If you like castles or forts then Mazarron is the place to go.
Road to Mazarron Fort
Drawings of British ships on wall for identification purposes
Front of Mazarron Fort
Mazarron fort which is near to Cartegena, (which itself is a naval base) is a must for views. The fort, (also known as Veles Castle) which was in use until the 1930's has a commanding view over the Mediterranean Sea. The main feature being giant guns pointing outwards, which were built in England in the early 1920's. These guns were never fired in anger and only once for testing.
Huge Guns at Mazarron Fort
Inside the fort you can see where all the ammunition was stored and with a torch and the right shoes visitors can climb up inside the guns, which are three stories high and see how the rails were built for the recoil of the guns.
On one of our visits the Spanish forces were having an exercise in the Mediterranean, and as fighters flew over, a submarine went past along the coast, with several warships in sight.
Comparison of size of gun to people
The bay at Mazarron boasts a wealth of underwater treasures. Majestic sea creatures such as whales and dolphins are to be seen there.
View from the fort
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