La Herradura
Almuñécar, Granada · Andalucía
Description
A family-friendly urban beach with excellent facilities and a good range of services.
La Herradura is an urban beach of sand and gravel in Almuñécar (Granada). The sand is dark.
It measures 2,050 metres long and 40 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is high.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached easily on foot, by car and by boat. There is parking.
The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at this beach. Hazard signage is recorded.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Surf zone, Nudism.
Facilities per 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 local signage before swimming.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a lifeguard at La Herradura?
Yes. The MITECO beach registry records a lifeguard service here. Cover is usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.
How do you get to La Herradura?
According to the MITECO registry, La Herradura is reached easily on foot, by car and by boat. There is parking.
Is La Herradura a good beach for children?
La Herradura has a children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does La Herradura have a Blue Flag?
No. La Herradura is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The Blue Flag certifies services and water quality, not how attractive a beach is — plenty of unflagged coves are excellent.
Nearby beaches
| Beach | Municipality | Water temperature | Blue Flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calaíza | Almuñécar | 23.0°C | — |
| Los Berengueles | Almuñécar | 23.1°C | — |
| El Muerto | Almuñécar | 23.1°C | — |
| Cotobro | Almuñécar | 23.1°C | — |
| Cantarriján | Almuñécar | 23.0°C | — |
| La Veintiuna | Almuñécar | 23.7°C | — |
| El Rincón de La China | Almuñécar | 23.7°C | — |
| Playa del Marqués | Nerja | 23.5°C | — |
| San Cristóbal | Almuñécar | 23.2°C | Yes |
| Caletilla | Almuñécar | 23.1°C | — |
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