| The innovative beach program at Puerto de | | | | equipment is provided right on the sand and there |
| Mazarron in Murcia continues to see many new | | | | is a full program of free activities to keep the |
| facilities developed to make sure that there is | | | | youngsters amused all the year round. Pedro is |
| something for everyone. | | | | the man charged with keeping everyone happy |
| The mayor and local councilors at the town hall | | | | and he speaks English, which will be a relief to |
| have implemented the program over recent | | | | British mums and dads who haven't yet mastered |
| years to include more than 30 beaches at the | | | | the Spanish language. An excellent safe zone for |
| resort. The area is very proud to have received | | | | the children. |
| the top Q mark quality award for the Playa del | | | | An information kiosk is available and the activities |
| Castellar. This award is granted in recognition of | | | | include all sorts of things to amuse and exhaust |
| water quality, services, facilities and maintenance | | | | even the most energetic of children. Weekend |
| has to be of the highest standard. Playa del | | | | activities are underway and from June to |
| Castellar is the first beach at Mazarrón to | | | | September there is a daily program of activities |
| receive the award but more are expected in the | | | | for children aged from 4 - 15. |
| future. | | | | A recent safety addition to be introduced at |
| In fact the Playa del Castellar is rather special in a | | | | Puerto de Mazarron is a children's wrist band |
| very important way in that it is the first beach in | | | | safety scheme operated by the Red Cross. All |
| Spain, said Councillor Alicia Jimenez Hernandez that | | | | the children have to do is on arrival on holiday; |
| is dedicated especially for children. The council | | | | sign in once at one of the beach cabins. Names |
| realized some time ago that not all beach lovers | | | | and contact details of parents are taken. If |
| wanted the same type of experience. They have | | | | children then become lost it is easy for the beach |
| set aside areas of beach for different activities. | | | | staff to reunite them with their families. |
| The main beach at Puerto de Mazarron has an | | | | Out of season in the winter months the Playa del |
| area set aside for senior citizens and there are | | | | Castellar functions as the towns winter beach |
| lots of areas covered with decking to make | | | | with specially made wind breakers and a weekend |
| access easy for wheelchair users. | | | | adult activity programme is operated. The winter |
| For the children seeking fun and excitement head | | | | program includes petanca, beach football, health |
| for the Playa del Castellar . Plenty of play | | | | talks, bingo and taichi. |