By Jo Williams
Mazagón, 16km southeast of Huelva, is a low-level
resort with a choice of excellent beaches and is less developed
than the next seaside town, Matalascañas.
One of Mazagón's best beaches is situated six kilometres
east of the town on the Matalascañas road by the Parador
Cristóbal Colón, which is clearly signposted from
the centre of the town. Unusually for this stretch of coast, where
beaches are generally more open and exposed, this beach is backed
by sandstone cliffs. The modern Parador itself is in a great position,
perched on top of the cliffs with a swimming pool and attractive
gardens overlooking the beach.
Also along this road, which runs alongside the Parque
Nacional Coto
Donaña, is a good choice of campsites situated close
to the beach in pine woods. Further along towards Matalscañas,
at Km 38, is a beautiful stretch of relatively quiet beach called
the Cuesta de Maneli. To reach it from the car
park signposted on the main road, you have to take a 10-minute walk
over the dunes through scrub and small pine trees. In the summer
there are a few chiringuito beach bars. There is also a nudist section.
In the centre of Mazagón there is a wide
variety of places to stay and eat. There are loads of reasonably
priced restaurants serving a good selection of seafood dishes, particularly
For something more special, try one of the restaurants opposite
the town's main beach, or those that line the Carretera de la Playa
road to the beach.
The town's proximity to Palos de la Frontera
(13km away) and La Rábida monastery (12km)
make it a good base for exploring Columbus's legacy. It is also
easy to access the Parque Nacional Coto de Doñana, as Mazagón
is 25km from El Acebuche, the nearest entry point for the park.
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