Sandy beach · Águilas, Spain

Playa de la Herradura

A sandy beach in Águilas, Spain. The bay opens toward the east across more than 50 km of open sea, so expect waves when the wind comes from that side. The nearest chart sounding shows about 8 m of water 150 m offshore. Further out it reaches roughly 10.5 m at 400 m. Bathing water has been rated Excellent in each of the last 4 seasons. It is one of 11 beaches around Águilas; the nearest is Playa de Matalentisco, 180 m away.

SurfaceSandy

Wave shelterPartly exposedopen to the east, 50 km of sea

Depth8 m at 150 m outfirst sounding 150 m out

Bathing waterExcellent4 of the last 4 seasons rated Excellent

Tidal range17 cmbarely noticeable

Tree cover0%open, treeless surroundings

AccessPublic

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37.3871, -1.6111 · Google Maps · OpenStreetMap

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