Access note
No facilities at all — bring water, sun protection, and snorkelling gear. The access track is unpaved and narrow. Not suitable for low-clearance vehicles. Walking from Bolnuevo is the more reliable approach.
Cove Mazarron
Place record
Cala Percheles
A secluded 300-metre cove west of Bolnuevo with no hotels, no bars, and rarely more than a few dozen visitors even in peak summer. The dark sand mixed with fine gravel is backed by steep volcanic cliffs, and the rocky seabed on both flanks makes it one of the best snorkelling spots on the Mazarron coast. Accessible via a narrow track off the coast road or by a 30-to-45-minute coastal walk from Bolnuevo beach.
29 March 2026
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Access
No facilities at all — bring water, sun protection, and snorkelling gear. The access track is unpaved and narrow. Not suitable for low-clearance vehicles. Walking from Bolnuevo is the more reliable approach.
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- Coordinates
- 37.5498, -1.288
- Surface
- dark sand and gravel
- Zone
- Mazarron
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Coordinates
37.5498, -1.288
Surface
dark sand and gravel
Freshness
Current
Last checked 29 March 2026.
secluded-covesnorkellingno-facilitieswild-coast
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Published Mazarron
Bolnuevo Beach and the Gredas: Mazarron's Signature Landscape
Bolnuevo is where Mazarron stops being generic and becomes specific. The beach stretches over a kilometre of sand that never fills even in peak August, and at its western end the Gredas de Bolnuevo — sandstone formations eroded by wind and sea into gravity-defying mushroom shapes — were declared a Natural Monument of the Region of Murcia in 2019. The formations date from the Pliocene, around 5 million years ago, and contain microfossils visible in the clay-rich stone. Access is free and open, directly from the beach. Walk west along the sand for 15 minutes from the Bolnuevo car park, or drive to the small pull-off where the coastal road begins climbing the headland past the formations. Sunset is the best time for photography — the low light picks out the sculptural detail. The beach itself is wide, flat-sand, family-friendly, and backed by low-rise apartments rather than hotel towers, which gives Bolnuevo a quieter residential character compared to Puerto de Mazarron. Two or three chiringuitos operate in summer. Bolnuevo is also the starting point for a coastal path that continues west toward the Sierra de las Moreras, connecting to wilder coves like Percheles within a 30-to-45-minute walk.
Mazarron · Reserve Zone
Published Mazarron
Mazarron's Hidden Coves and Snorkelling Coast
West of Bolnuevo, the Mazarron coastline breaks into a series of small coves accessible via narrow tracks off the coast road, backed by steep volcanic cliffs. Percheles is the standout — roughly 300 metres of sand with no hotels, no bars, and rarely more than a few dozen visitors even in August. The dark sand mixed with fine gravel and the rocky seabed on both flanks make it one of the best snorkelling spots on the Costa Calida for anyone willing to walk 15 minutes from a car. Further along, Cala Amarilla, Covaticas, and Parazuelos offer even more isolation, though access can be rough and shade is nonexistent. For easier snorkelling, the rocks around Playa de la Isla in Puerto de Mazarron are the lowest-effort option — the underwater archaeological site here (a Phoenician trading vessel wreck) is not diveable without a permit, but the surrounding rocky seabed is open and full of posidonia beds. Kayak-and-snorkel excursions depart from Puerto de Mazarron bay during summer, typically covering the cliff-base coves that are difficult to reach on foot. Water visibility on this coast averages 8 to 15 metres depending on conditions, peaking in June and September when summer crowds are thinner and wave action is low.
Mazarron · Reserve Zone
Businesses
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Stay Mazarron
Sosiego Hostal de Mar
A boutique 8-room hostal in Puerto de Mazarron with a rooftop terrace for sunset views, free breakfast, and a shared kitchen. Walking distance to the Gredas de Bolnuevo and the bus station. The small scale and personal service make it the closest thing Mazarron has to a design-led stay. Rooms include air conditioning, wifi, and private bathrooms. Rates from around 60 euros per night.
Calle Progreso, 6, Puerto de Mazarron
boutique hostal$$Puerto de Mazarron centre
Stay Mazarron
Ramada Resort Puerto de Mazarron
Promenade-adjacent stay in Puerto de Mazarron for travelers who want a quieter bay base without losing practical beach-day convenience.
Calle Mulhacen, 1, Puerto de Mazarron
bay hotel$$$Puerto de Mazarron
Experience Mazarron
Solaz Lines
Boat and excursion operator that adds bay access, island logic, and a more active day layer to an otherwise slower Mazarron stay.
Puerto Deportivo de amarre No 1, Puerto de Mazarron
boat excursions
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Sosiego Hostal de Mar - snorkelling spots Mazarron
https://www.sosiegomar.com/en/snorkelling-mazarron/