Puerto de Mazarrón is the kind of coastal place that works on two levels. On the surface, it is a sunny harbour town with beaches, seafood restaurants and easy holiday rhythms. Look a little closer, and you find Roman waterworks, Phoenician shipwreck history, old mining links and one of the most striking natural landmarks on the Murcian coast. This stretch of the Region of Murcia suits a relaxed trip. You can spend the morning visiting archaeological sites, swim before lunch,