Mazarrón beaches: Playa de Percheles

A stunning Blue Flag beach near Cañadas de Gallego 

Playa de Percheles is among the south-westernomst of the 33 beaches which run along the 35 kilometre length of the Mazarrón coastline, and is considered by some to be the most attractive. it is best reached via Cañada de Gallego.

North of this point the coastline runs for nearly three kilometres of open, wild beach, but once the end of the vast expanse of Cobaticas beach is reached, the geography of this coastline changes as it hits punta negra, or "black point", an area of strikingly black, volcanic rock.

There are three beaches here which can be accessed on foot or by carPlaya de Las Chapas, Playa del Ballenato, and Playa Percheles, a sandy bay enclosed by black rock, where the beach measures 290 metres by 16. The sand is fine and greyish and is hugely popular in summer, as its pine trees provide some shelter and it's regarded by locals as their "secret beach" to which only select visitors must be taken!

Due to improvements in the services provided it has been added to the list of "Blue Flag" beaches in the Costa Cálida in recent years, and these services include plenty of parking.

The run of wild beaches in Mazarrón

Mazarrón is blessed with an extraordinary range of beaches, with everything from wide sandy urban beaches with a full list of catered services to rocky coves, dog beaches, nudist beaches and long wild swathes of sand.

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.

If you love natural, beautiful places, this is for you, but there’s not a beachcomber for miles around and you won’t find anyone selling ice lollies!

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 and never want to go anywhere else.

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 favoured by naturist bathing, so 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.

At most of the beaches, Playa Percheles being a notable exception, there are absolutely no facilities, so bring everything and remember to take litter home.

It’s also very popular with local cyclists, especially the mountain-bikers, and walkers have many options, particularly on a summer evening with stunning views and sea breezes.

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, just keep the sea on your right!

From Cañada de Gallego, simply head downhill on one of the many dust tracks from the road and the tomato plantations to the coastline. Once there, if the sea is on your right you're heading towards Mazarrón, if it's on your left you're on your way to Puntas de Calnegre!

Click for an overview of all 33 beaches in the municipality of Mazarrón, or for more information relating to Mazarrón.