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History of Mazagon, Huelva, Spain, Andalusia, Costa de la luz
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Mazagón, despite being politically and economically dependent on cities such as Moguer and Palos de la Frontera, mantains its history alive- a history which dates back as far as the 14th century when King Alfonso XI decided to separate Mazagón from Niebla, and handed the locality over to a noble man named Alonso Jofre.
Not many historical references survive about this little Onubense paradise. We know that from the middle of the 20th century Mazagón has been a prosperous town dedicated to fishing, agriculture and tourism. The latter industry has developed since the 1950s when many families started to come to the zone to enjoy the beaches.
These days Mazagón is one of the main tourist destinations of Huelva, a privilege it shares with places like Islantilla and Matalascañas.
There are many historical buildings and sights to visit like the lighthouse of Pinacho and the Casa del Vigía de la Barra.
Mazagón, Huelva, el Puerto de Santa María, Moguer- all these places have seen significant events in Spain´s history, including the discovery of the Americas in 1492. A significant figure from Moguer is Juan Ramón Jiménez, winner of the Nobel prize for Literature.
