If boating is your thing, then you must visit Marina del Este La Herradura. The Marina is nestled in a protected cove, between Almuñécar and La Herradura, with a perfectly protected situation protected by natural rock and a manmade wall. La Herradura is the closest pueblo to the Marina, just over the natural headland called Punta de la Mona. This area is full of summer fun with many activities year-round as well, including many beaches, coves, hiking trails and more, it is the perfect getaway for everyone.
Marina del Este La Herradura
The Marina del Este Spain is full of beautiful yachts and boats and of course, you may also hire out rentals. The marina has 227 berths with a maximum length of 35 meters. It also manages a boatyard dedicated to repairing vessels and provides services to all the boats in the area.
This provides you with the perfect backdrop to enjoy lunch, dinner or drinks at their restaurants. There are also marine shops, waste disposal for those mooring boats, refueling facilities, showers and toilets, laundry facilities, electricity, and water hook-up. If you just want to stop off to get cash, grab some groceries or use the internet, then you will also find what you need here. There is a small supermarket, wifi, and ATMs.
The few small beaches nearby offer great areas for beach lovers to relax. Although some are quite popular in the summer months, usually there are plenty of sand castles to go around. There are a couple of naturist beaches available near Cerro Gordo Park as well as over the hill to the east of the Marina. There is a small walking path near the Best Alcazar hotel leading down to the beach. (Check hotel rates here)
Almuñécar area beaches click here
Where to stay
Hotel Best Alcazar is near Marina del Este. It is a large, modern hotel perched atop Punta de la Mona, just above the Marina. The offer many rooms with amazing views of the area, as well as two large swimming pools, a bowling alley, and a game room. Hidden from some main roads, the hotel offers tranquility with wonderful surroundings and with balconies looking down onto the Marina.
There is a public bus service offered from the hotel into La Herradura and Almuñécar. It is just a 10-20 minute walk down into the pueblo of La Herradura, but remember you need to walk back up. It isn’t too bad, just take it slow on a hot summer day or call for a taxi.
Of course, there are many other places to stay and we have a great list for you to choose from as well.
Where to stay in Almuñécar and La Herradura click here
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Getting to Marina del Este Spain (La Herradura)
Being a little hidden and out of sight is a ‘feature’ that adds much character to the Marina and maybe that is why it has an appealing allure. If you can locate signs to the Best Alcazar hotel, you are in the right direction. Then you will need to drive eastwards all the way down to the ‘secretive’ port and to the assigned parking area.
Puerto Deportivo Punta de la Mona
Marina del Mediterráneo Este, S.L.
Almuñecar, Granada, Spain 18690
Location: 36º 35′ north latitude and 3º 43′ west longitude.
Services: 227 moorings, between 8-30 metres
Port Radio: VHF CH 9 and 16
Torres de Control – Marina del Este (La Herradura)
Phone: 958 640 801
Fax: 958 827 240
Email: marinaeste@marinasmediterraneo.com
Things to do near Marina del Este
There is plenty to do in the surrounding area and of course, we have much of it listed for you on Almuñécar Info. Conveniently housed in the Costa Tropical, this beauty spot has an excellent subtropical climate. Its attractive clear waters are teeming with sea life and prove very popular with diving enthusiasts. Kayaking and canoeing are popular options here and exciting Marina del Este boat trips offer a fun alternative of things to do. Boat trips Nerja all depart from Marina del Este too, so why not book your trip directly below?
Almuñecar things to do click here
Luxury Boat Charters, Marina del Este Yacht Charters,
Boat Rentals, Tours & Resources
- Port of Marina del Este in English – find out more about what the Marina offers.
- Boat rentals and sales in Marina del Este (Puerto Deportivo Punta de la Mona)
- Day trips and charters – Catamaran, Party Boat, Luxury boats and more.
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