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Description
Pequeña y resguardada playa de poca arena. Presenta un aspecto algo descuidado.
La Herradura is a remote beach of sand in Águilas (Murcia). At La Herradura the sand is golden.
It measures 35 metres long and 12 ± 5 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
Sea conditions at La Herradura per the registry: moderate surf. La Herradura can be reached on foot, with difficulty and by boat; no parking is recorded.
The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at La Herradura. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Águilas council: check the signage when you arrive. The registry lists no hazard signage at La Herradura.
- Length
- 35 metros
- Width
- 12 ± 5 metros
- Sand type
- Dorada (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje moderado
- Access
- A pie difícil / Barco
- Reference hospital:
- Rafael Méndez
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto Deportivo Juan Montiel (Águilas)
Facilities
The MITECO registry confirms no facilities at La Herradura. That does not mean there are none: many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.
Not recorded in the registry for La Herradura: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.
Facilities at La Herradura according to the MITECO beach registry. “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty. Always check the signs at the beach before you swim. Beach registry: March 2026 edition.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a lifeguard at La Herradura?
Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at La Herradura, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Águilas council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Matalentisco (Águilas), under 1 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to La Herradura?
MITECO records that you get to La Herradura on foot, with difficulty and by boat, but no parking is recorded.
Is La Herradura a good beach for children?
La Herradura has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at La Herradura on the day before going in.
Does La Herradura have a Blue Flag?
No. La Herradura is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Matalentisco (Águilas), under 1 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, La Herradura can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.
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