Mazarrón beaches: Playa Cabezo de Pelea

A long wild beach on the Ifre-Cañada de Gallego coastline in Mazarrón

Among the south-westernmost of the 33 beaches which are to be found along the 35-kilometre coastline of Mazarrón, between the municipalities of Cartagena and Lorca, Playa Cabezo de Pelea is the easternmost on the Ifre-Cañada de Gallego section of the coast.

This area is characterized by long, open beaches backed by rough ground and tomato greenhousing, and Playa Cabezo de Pelea measures a huge 1.75 kilometres. The surface is a mixture of pebbles and fine, soft, greyish sand, interspersed with deposits of posidonia sea grass washed up onto the shore.

The track running behind the beach here is flat and wide and can easily be driven on, making it a popular area among wild campers and those who enjoy privacy: the beach is very low occupancy.

There is plenty of space to park but there are no services.

The run of wild beaches in Mazarrón

Mazarrón is blessed with an extraordinary range of beaches, with everything from wide swathes of sand to rocky coves, dog-friendly areas and nudist beaches.

Between Bolnuevo and Percheles the coast is wild and stunning, and the run of beaches from be accessed only via a rough dirt track on foot or by bicycle, with a succession of secluded bays. From 1st July 2017 most of the track has been closed to motor vehicles and the only access is via cycle or on foot.

None of these beaches is equipped with special disabled access, although once the coastline reaches Percheles and Cañada de Gallego it is possible to walk out of the car and straight onto the sand/shingle. Here the coastline is accessed from a rough, bumpy road which runs along for around 12 kilometres.

If you’re the type of person who loves to get away from the crowds and appreciates wild beauty, then you’ll love this stretch of coastline.

The stunning scenery is peppered with abandoned ruins, and there is a huge choice of rocky bays, sandy coves, and secluded corners to bathe privately, even in the busy summer period. The area is popular with naturists and it’s not uncommon to see the odd gleaming bronzed buttock or two, and a couple of the nudist beaches are also very popular with the gay community. But the area is so large that it is always possible to steer away if you choose: you can stop anywhere and be as private, or as public, as you want.

There are absolutely no facilities, so bring everything and remember to take litter home.

It’s also very popular with local cyclists, especially mountain-bikers, and walkers.

Access

From Bolnuevo, drive along the seafront, past the wind-eroded rocks to the end of the road next to Playa del Rincón, where limited parking is available. From here, the beaches can only be accessed on foot or by bicycle.

From Puntas de Calnegre and Cañada de Gallego, just keep the sea on your right! There are many dust tracks from the road and the tomato plantations to the coast.

For more local information go to the home page of Mazarrón Today, or click here for an overview of all 33 beaches in the municipality of Mazarrón.