Living in port mazarron - Page 4

Good market, but watch your wallets. 

I'd say that's true of most marketplaces the world over. But, yes, keep a close eye on bags, wallets, phone and the like.

I think the risk is slightly less now they've stopped cramming so much in so closely at the PDM market. 

The price of a rotisserie chicken has gone up! :)

Hey Pam,

Hate? That seems a bit tough. I guess it depends on what you want. The Port and the Mazarrón municipality in general, is one of the poorest in all of Spain. And like anywhere it has its problems. It has also suffered from the pandemic and is recovering. But I must stick up for the port and its people. And wonder about the underlying causes of your hatred of what is, in my opinion, a charming little town by the sea. 

It's difficult to make any suggestions without knowing more about your hopes, situation and why you chose Puerto de Mazarron in the first place.

A few thoughts:

It IS Spain. Wishing Spain to be anything other than Spain is rather silly. So, yes there is a life for the Spanish locals. Quite right too! There has long been a Moroccan community in the area too and plenty of them are hard-working families, entirely legal, raising a family. In my block we have Moroccan neighbours and they are decent, friendly people.

If you wanted Costa del Fry-up you picked the wrong town. Puerto de Mazarron is a fully functioning town and Spanish resort that could exist without British immigrants. If you wanted an 'expat' enclave then Camposol or another similar place might well have suited you better.

I dunno if you've lived elsewhere in Spain before or lived in a different country. Or indeed any of your circumstances or age but living somewhere is different from a holiday and some people find it hard to adjust. I'd always advise people to rent for a fair few months before moving all-in to anywhere.

I'd also add that being negative and grumpy, such as in your post, may not be the best approach to forging new a new life and winning friends. There are tons of things happening in the Port, lots of friendly people and clubs and activities and all sorts. But you have to put yourself out and about and be open to new discoveries. Tennis, pétanque, Salsa, Zumba, coach trips, live music... all sorts.

How's your Spanish? Even a little bit of Spanish goes a long way and the classes are a great way to meet people. And there are several clubs that have conversation sessions with Brits, Spanish and others. 

The one thing I would say about Isla Plana and Bolnuevo is that you would absolutely need a car and you'd be in the Port you hate a fair bit too for the shops and other things. They can both also get very, very quiet in winter. especially Bolnuevo.

Best,

Ross

Well said Ross.