Mastia botanical educational garden in Mazarron

The “Mastia” garden is designed to educate about local eco-systems

In April 2018 Mazarrón became the first municipality in the Region of Murcia to open an educational bio-garden for local residents, featuring examples of over 100 plant species which are native to the Mediterranean coastal regions of Spain and others which represent the eco-systems of the African and American continents.

The Jardín Etnobotánico “Mastia”, named after an ancient lost Iberian city which some believe may have been what is now Cartagena, is located opposite the cemetery of Mazarrón on Avenida Juan Carlos I, in the north-eastern outskirts of the town, and occupies an area of around 2,000 square metres.

In principle it is designed mainly with schoolchildren in mind, enabling them to learn about the eco-systems of south-western Murcia and the world around them, illustrating the typical vegetation found in coastal areas and the hills as well as various aromatic plants, but also has a further educational capacity for those residents (including volunteer groups) who would like help and advice when creating sustainable environmentally friendly gardens.

Created at a cost of just 6,000 euros, this is first garden of its kind in the Region of Murcia, and has transformed a plot of land which was previously a rubbish tip.

Free group visits can be organized by contacting [email protected] or by telephone on 968 592767 (the council department of Local Development).

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