The Department of Tourism of the City of Mazarrón has programmed in collaboration with 'Murcia Tourist' of the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia, 17 tourist routes that will take place between October 2013 and March 2014 under the name 'A Bay of Stories and Paths'.
The program was presented yesterday by the Mayor of Mazarrón, Ginés Campillo, the Councillor for Tourism, Maria Celeste Soria, and technicians in the area, Pio Garrido and Pedro Chico.
The program "cultural routes are divided into first, and hiking trails on the other. From there have been grouped under the name 'A Bay Stories and Roads', then take you to see both the history of the municipality as the main sites of natural and landscape biggest draw of the Bay, "said the mayor of Tourism adding that" extend well to supply all year we conducted in summer for tourists who visit us during these months also have activities for leisure and recreation; progressing well in regards to hiking routes will more difficult. "
Pius coach Garrido reeled routes that make up the program that "will begin this October 12 with a walking route that will take participants to Cabeza de Hornos. The remaining proposals will be announced such beautiful places such as the mountains of Algarrobo , Blacksmith and mulberry trees, and the Cape Tiñoso paths or climb to Talayón ".
Among those that are cultural, beginning on October 27, highlights the theatrical visit to the Tower of Bolnuevo Horses for the 'History of the Miracle' on November 23 (day before the 'Pilgrimage of Miracle') and 22 February.
The director of the Office of Tourism, Pedro Chico, also gave data on participation in meetings this summer routes "that have gained wide acceptance and have been enjoyed by a total of 838 tourists."
Chico said that it is "very high participation, as evidenced by the figure represents 27.70% of hikers who have participated in these activities at the level of the Region of Murcia".
The registration period for each route will be held at the Tourist Office of Coopers Square Port between seven days and 24 hours before activity, effected reservations by phone 968 59 44 26.
The hiking trails will have to have a minimum of 5 participants and 40 maximum, cultural and maximum 40.
The Mayor of Mazarrón, Ginés Campillo, was very satisfied with that "Mazarrón was the municipality with the highest number of participants in the region as we have much to offer and to show in Mazarrón. And you have to congratulate the Department of Tourism out magnificently guiding tourists for our heritage, whether historic or natural ".
Also, the mayor was pleased that "the autonomous community has understood that tourism promotion is for everybody and that we must work under one common policy throughout the year. Thus, we achieve better results that will benefit us all" .
Source: Ayuntamiento de Mazarrón