A Drive on the Costa Cálida
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Morning
Start the day with coffee at one of the beachfront bars on the promenade at Águilas, then head 3 km (2 miles) north out of the town, past the pretty harbour of Calabardine, to Cabo Cope. Climb the 16th-century watchtower, and splash about in the rock pools along the beach.
Return toward Águilas, but take the signposted turning for Garrobillo. The road twists along the mountainous fringes of the Natural Park, providing startling glimpses of the sea. It becomes even more dramatic once you reach Garrobillo, when the road narrows further and zigzags furiously toward Humbrías. When it joins the N332, turn left and stop for lunch at the fantastic roadside Bar Surtidor (Ctra Mazarrón-Águilas Km 15, just before the turning for Cañada de Gallego), a classic country café with a spectacular array of tapas.
Afternoon
Continue past vast tomato greenhouses toward Mazarrón. As you approach the town, follow signs for the Gredas de Bolnuevo. The little resort of Bolnuevo is strung out along a fine, sandy beach, where you can have your second swim of the day. Behind it is the extraordinary “Enchanted City”. If you really want to escape the crowds, explore the quiet coves south of town.
For dinner, head to the port in Mazarrón for delicious seafood at El Puerto (see El Puerto, Puerto de Mazarrón).
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