Mazarron, Spain - A Place in the Sun

Mazzaron, Spain Laura Hamilton

Laura Hamilton is house hunting around the coastal town of Mazarron with Andi and Neil from York. The couple are dreaming of retiring permanently to Spain with their son Joel and Spaniel, Dixie, and are looking for a 3-bedroom house, close to the beach, with a dog-friendly garden, where ‘Captain BBQ’ Neil can cook up a storm. For their ideal budget of £145,000, Laura has 5 sizzling options to show them, but will any turn out to be their new forever home?

Mazzaron

What's the appeal?

The Gulf of Mazarrón lies within the region of Murcia on the Costa Cálida, and has a 22-mile coastline of beautiful sandy beaches and fishing villages. It's blessed by a Mediterranean climate and has around 315 days of sun each year! Mazarrón is one of the best diving areas in Spain and is home to numerous diving schools, who run dive trips to the various dive sites around the bay of Mazarrón. It's a great location for dolphin and whale watching too! Mazarrón and its neighbouring urbanisations are located around 50-60 km (30-45-minute drive) from Murcia International Airport.

Property 1

Three-bed property near Puerto de Mazarron/Alcolar

Property 1 Three-bed property near Puerto de Mazarron/Alcolar

The lively port of Mazarrón offers visitors a rich artistic heritage and a range of water sports on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Sheltered by the foothills of the Sierra de la Almenara, the Bay of Mazarrón stretches for 22miles along beaches, unspoiled coves and rocky sea beds. The first property lies a 15 minute walk away from the town centre in Alcolar, one of the most expensive and upmarket areas of Mazarron and it's just 400m from the sea! It has a large front courtyard, with room to park a car. The property has plenty of outside space including a large roof terrace with views of the sea. Inside is a living room (currently unfurnished), a kitchen–diner, master bedroom with a balcony, plus two more bedrooms and two bathrooms. This property is no longer on the market, but you can see more from the agent here.

Valued at £142,241 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Three-bed property in Puerto de Mazarron/Alcolar

Property 2 Three-bed property in Puerto de Mazarron/Alcolar

Not far from property number one, this property has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It's got sea views as well as a parking space, and is a short walk to the beach and amenities. The property comes with a front garden and a large enclosed back garden with a built in BBQ area. Inside is a spacious lounge, a kitchen-diner, a good sized master bedroom, two further doubles, and two bathrooms plus a utility room. No longer on the market - view the agent's website here.

Valued at £137,931 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Three-bed villa in Camposol

Property 3 Three-bed villa in Camposol

Camposol Urbanization is 42 minutes south west of Murcia city. A bus from the urbanization to the beach runs every 30 minutes. This property is a three-bed, two-bath villa with a pool! It's a five minute walk to a golf resort and has a large front garden, plus a roof terrace with mountain views. Property no longer available,  see more from the agent here.

Valued at £142,237 at the time of filming

Property 4

Three-bed villa in Puerto de Mazarron – El Alamillo Area

Property 4 Three-bed villa in Puerto de Mazarron – El Alamillo Area

The next property is a three-bed, two-bath villa within walking distance of amenities. This property has a pool that's heated by solar panels to the front and plenty of outdoor space including an outdoor kitchen. There’s a staircase at the back of the house that leads up to a roof terrace with spectualar views. It also has a covered conservatory, a large lounge-diner and a separate kitchen. a covered conservatory by the pool, which leads to the front door. No longer available view the agent's website here.

Valued at £192,436 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Three-bed villa in Mazarron Country Club

Property 5 Three-bed villa in Mazarron Country Club

Mazarrón Country Club is a residential complex of 650 homes a 10-15 minute drive from Puerto de Mazarrón and 5 minute drive from the amenities and golf resort of Camposol. The majority of residents live here permanently, and there are lots of communal facilities on site, including a bar, restaurant, communal pool, poolside bar, tennis courts and petanca courts - there a quiz and bingo nights too! This detached villa has a large front garden that wraps around to the back, with a pool and an outside BBQ. There’s also a balcony upstairs from the master bedroom. Inside is a large lounge which is open to the kitchen. No longer available see more from the agent here.

Valued at £153,448 at the time of filming.

Hot property

Eight-bed villa in La Manga Club

Hot property Eight-bed villa in La Manga Club

This luxurious villa is on the prestigious Calle de la Estrella. It comes with manicured gardens, private terraces with spectacular views across the Championship South Course, a tennis court and a swimming pool. It also has a guest cottage. View the property here.

Valued at £2,200,000 at the time of filming