La Herradura Beach
From Cómpeta49 min
DurationHalf day - Full day
DifficultyEasy
PriceFree
Best seasonMay-Oct
KidsYes
About
- Horseshoe-shaped bay sheltered by cliffs — 2,000 m beach with wooden promenade
- Diving capital of the Costa Tropical (250+ marine species, underwater caves)
- Beach bar, lifeguard, windsurf/kayak/SUP, spectacular sunsets
Good to know
- Excellent for diving (intro dive ~€60-80 with Open Water La Herradura)
- Try Chiringuito Pepe Oro
- Cerro Gordo viewpoint 10 min away
Nearby
El Chambao de JoaquínMediterranean / Wood-fired rice / Fresh fish · La Herradura (Granada) · 50 minPAELLA cooked over olive-wood fire and ESPETOS DE SARDINAS (sardine skewers grilled on the beach). Mediterranean cuisine with focus on rice
Diving – Open Water La HerraduraWater Sports · La Herradura · 49 minPADI 5-Star IDC dive centre on the beachfront of La Herradura
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Cala del Cañuelo BeachBeach · Nerja · 46 minLast beach in Málaga province — 200 m virgin cove, turquoise water