La Herradura

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La Herradura
Photo by Katarzyna Bednarska-Lekusheva
Photo by Katarzyna Bednarska-Lekusheva
Photo by Monica  Nunez Jimenez
Photo by Where Adventures Be
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 WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Almunecar Beach and Puerto Deportivo ...
7.6/10 Good! (136 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 WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Almunecar Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (114 reviews)
"Close to the beach, nice clean rooms. Helpful staff. Breakfast at 8 Euros was a steal, although it does not start till 0800, depriving me of a chance to fill up for the day. Will stay here again."

Reviewed on 21 Sept, 2025

Hotel Almijara – Mares
Sol Los Fenicios

Sol Los Fenicios

4 out of 5
Pso. Andres Segovia, S/n, La Herradura, Almunecar, Granada
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Almunecar. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and room service. Popular attractions Almunecar Beach and Playa de la Herradura ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (120 reviews)
"We had a room overlooking the beach which included a small balcony. I suspect that the views from the other rooms along the sides of the hotel were not quite so good. Beach access was easy - just cross the road and you're there. Mainly pebbles & coarse grit, with a few sandy patches. No problem renting ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept, 2025

Sol Los Fenicios
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.
Apartamentos Best Alcazar

Apartamentos Best Alcazar

3 out of 5
Calle la Raqueta 4, Almunecar, Granada
Stay at this 3-star spa aparthotel in Almunecar. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Almunecar Beach and Puerto Deportivo ...
"The views and surroundings are nice.Unsafe as we found they had an emergency exit closed with a chain and lock on it and after days complaining they finally took the chain off..In general there was no feedback when putting in complaints about door staying open ,noise of music voices etc coming from ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul, 2024

Apartamentos Best Alcazar
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 WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (925 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, excellent spot right by the beach.Would definately stay again."

Reviewed on 27 Sept, 2025

Ona Marinas de Nerja Spa Resort
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 WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Burriana Beach and Balcon de Europa are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (160 reviews)
"The good The staff at reception are great. The property was tidy and clean and had washing machine and kitchen, with a fridge and microwave, cooker and hobs, plus all the things needed to cook and serve meals. Balcony with table and chairs was great. Views from the property i stayed in was great, ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept, 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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