Mazarrón beaches: Playa de Parazuelos

A long open beach at the south-western end of the Mazarrón coastline

This is the south-westernmost of the 33 beaches which run along the 35 kilometre length of the Mazarrón coastline, and is located next to the agricultural area of Cañadas de Gallego and the village of Puntas de Calnegre, accessed either by the coast road from the village or via the RM-D21 and the AP-7 motorway.

It is next door to Puntas de Calnegre in Lorca, a little corner of the Murcia coastline which is much loved by many, although for years a battle has been fought to save it from demolition as it contravenes the controversial Ley de Costas. Technically, the front line of houses and restaurants on the beach could be demolished and a new, soul-less concrete front line be built a few metres back, gaining nothing other than a few more metres of shingly coastline, to the benefit of none and the loss of all. 

Parazuelos is 900 metres long and 26 metres wide, with a surface of shingle and sand. It is not crowded as bathers tend to congregate at Puntas de Calnegre where there are facilities and bars.

There is no designated parking, although it's easy enough to pull over and park, and no services.

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.