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December 7 Free guided tour of the sanctuary of La Purísima in Mazarron
Visit the sanctuary of the patron of Mazarrón during the annual fiestas of the town
Every December the municipality of Mazarrón holds its annual fiestas patronales in honour of La Purísima, the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, and on the eve of her feast day in 2024 at a free guided tour is being held of the sanctuary in which the sculpted image of the patron spends most of the year.
The convent church in which the image is housed was built between the 16th and 18th centuries, when Mazarrón was intermittently enriched by the mining activity in the nearby mountains, as well as by the more traditional fishing and agricultural activity.
The tour begins at 11.00 and lasts approximately an hour, with registration online here. Please note, pets are not allowed to accompany visitors.
For further information consult the tourist office in Puerto de Mazarrón (Plaza Toneleros, telephone 968 594426, email oficinaturismomazarron@gmail.com or turismomazarron@esatur.com.
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