La Herradura Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

La Herradura
Photo by Katarzyna Bednarska-Lekusheva
Photo by Katarzyna Bednarska-Lekusheva
Photo by Monica  Nunez Jimenez
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A holiday in La Herradura is just what you need: tranquillity, sun, beach and beautiful landscapes.

La Herradura is a picturesque fishing village near the city of Almuñécar, in the province of Granada. Known for its beach and beautiful landscapes, this is the ideal destination to enjoy a few well-deserved days of rest and relaxation. What are you waiting for? Book your cheap trips to La Herradura now!

The main attraction of this beautiful village is the beach of La Herradura, which is over a mile long. Its calm, crystal clear waters are ideal for fishing and water sports. Another great option is to take to the sand and work on your tan. There’s something for everybody!

After a day at the beach, you can take a relaxing stroll through the Marina del Este marina, where you’ll find a range of boutiques to buy souvenirs from your trip. There are also several restaurants and cafés where you can stop to sit down and enjoy a nice drink.

The cliffs of Maro-Cerro Gordo are another of the natural attractions of La Herradura. This narrow strip spans 7.5 miles, and is perfect to enjoy a walk to admire the magnificent views from the clifftops. Some sections even head out into the sea. Are you game?

To put the finishing touches on your package deal to La Herradura, come to the San Ramón rural estate, a place where you can enjoy a different kind of experience. This agrotourism farm offers guided tours of more than 30 acres of crops that make for a tropical landscape. Visits include tasting delicious mangoes, avocados, cherimoyas and papayas, and offer some breathtaking views of the bay of La Herradura.

The nearest airports to La Herradura are in Malaga and Granada. If you fly to Granada, you can book one of the many direct transport services to La Herradura and be at your destination within an hour. It couldn't be easier to enjoy one of cheap trips to La Herradura!

Hotel Best Alcazar

Hotel Best Alcazar

4 out of 5
Camino de la Playa s/n, Urb. Marina del Este, Almunecar, Granada
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Almunecar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Almunecar Beach and Puerto Deportivo ...
7.6/10 Good! (137 reviews)
Ok place to stay but food is bad
"Food is pretty bad. The pool is nice and there are nice balconies in the rooms. The facility is a bit dated and things are pretty banged up. Its not 5 minutes to the beach more like 20-25 up a sognificant hill."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Hotel Best Alcazar
Hotel Almijara – Mares

Hotel Almijara – Mares

3.5 out of 5
Calle Acera Del Pilar 6, La Herradura, Almunecar, Granada
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Almunecar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Almunecar Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (118 reviews)
Central location easy stay
"I little mold in the bathroom"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Hotel Almijara – Mares
H.Boutique la Caleta bay

H.Boutique la Caleta bay

3.5 out of 5
Paseo de Andres Segovia, 12, La Herradura, Almunecar, Granada
The price is ฿3,048 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿3,048
฿3,352 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hostal in Almunecar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Almunecar Beach and Playa de la Herradura ...
9/10 Wonderful! (197 reviews)
"Best hotel!"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

H.Boutique la Caleta bay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ona Marinas de Nerja Spa Resort

Ona Marinas de Nerja Spa Resort

4 out of 5
CN 340 Km 289,50, Nerja, Malaga
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Nerja. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (928 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, excellent spot right by the beach.Would definately stay again."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Ona Marinas de Nerja Spa Resort
Toboso Apar-Turis

Toboso Apar-Turis

3 out of 5
Paseo Balcón de Europa, Nerja, Malaga
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Nerja. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Balcon de Europa and Burriana Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (352 reviews)
"This property is located right in the heart of the square- the Balcony of Europe. Step Outside your hotel and you have restaurants and shops galore. The hotel staff is excellent and the rooms are very clean. Furniture is basic but we had everything we needed. Some rooms offer an incredible sea view. ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Toboso Apar-Turis
Nerja Villas Capistrano

Nerja Villas Capistrano

2 out of 5
Calle de Ronda, s/n, Local 3 A, Nerja, Malaga
Stay at this aparthotel in Nerja. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Burriana Beach and Balcon de Europa are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (162 reviews)
"Terrific Complex, first visited in 1991 - wow! Re-visit September 2025. Great design with nobody overlooking our Balcony, two Pools - try the Home Made Pies in the Cave Restaurant. Great Staff, Oscar, Fernando, Jesus & Jose Luis - loved it."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Nerja Villas Capistrano
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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