The charm of La Herradura

Choosing the best area to rent in La Herradura

If you are looking for authentic natural beaches with romantic coves and if you want to slow down the rhythm of your life; then the small bay of La Herradura on the Costa Tropical is thé place! The last town in the province of Granada (before entering the province of Malaga), La Herradura is undoubtedly located in one of the most unspoilt areas of the Costa del Sol.

The area is protected from the northern winds by being surrounded by the Almijaras to the west, the Sierra Nevada to the north and the Alpujarras to the east. This results in a temperate subtropical climate that exists virtually year-round, creating an average of 342 days of sunshine. This privileged climate allows the cultivation of avocados, custard apples, papayas, mangoes, bananas, medlars and all citrus fruits, to name just a few.

La Herradura means horseshoe and describes the unique shape of the bay, which is located between the Cerro Gordo Natural Park to the west and Punta de la Mona to the east. The natural park extends as far as Nerja (Málaga province) and offers a spectacular and majestic landscape where the mountains fall right into the sea. This natural phenomenon has created coves and beaches where the clean blue waters of the Mediterranean guarantee an extraordinary destination for diving and other water sports.

There is also a wide variety of outdoor activities to choose from, such as bird watching, horseback riding, painting, and hiking. For golfers there is the Los Moriscos golf course in Salobrena which is right on the beach and others in Torre del Mar, Malaga and just outside the city of Granada. Paragliding, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, tennis, sailing and motor boat rentals are some of the other sports that have become increasingly popular due to the excellent weather conditions throughout the year.

Tourists from all over the world come for a vacation and then decide to reside permanently or at least spend the winter here. There have been many cases of “love at first sight” – and it is not surprising since the area still retains its authenticity far from the typical tourist town culture, creating a unique and very attractive atmosphere. Adding to the beauty of the place is the fact that you can enjoy a relaxed and simple lifestyle, enjoy good food and drinks that are still accompanied with a “tapa” at very reasonable prices.