The province of Huelva offers us beaches from the mouth of the Guadiana to the Guadalquivir, with the Atlantic Ocean as the protagonist and in one of the places with the longest daylight hours. Without a doubt, its famous beaches are one of the greatest attractions that this Andalusian province can offer us.
We will stand at the best beaches in Huelva. Touring them and enjoying their natural landscapes, sunsets and everything they can offer us is a must if we are going to visit the province. Although it is true that the vast majority of them have a large influx in high season, there are still some that are quieter, something normal with so many kilometers of beaches to discover.
Matalascañas Beach
This beach is also known as Torre de la Higuera by the defensive tower that today is in the sea, in ruins and overturned until it seems only a rock, due to the Lisbon earthquake. It is a symbol of the town and belongs to the Spanish Historical Heritage. The beach is located in the municipality of Almonte and is completely surrounded by the Doñana Natural Park. This beach has fine-grained white sand and is located in a population area that receives a large influx during the summer. This place has places to stay, restaurants and a golf course. This is one of the favorite beaches of the Sevillians to spend the summer and has a length of 5.5 kilometers.
islantilla
This is a well-known beach that is also a community that is formed with the municipalities of Lepe and Isla Cristina. This commonwealth was created to make this area an important tourist spot. Today it is considered one of the best beaches in Huelva because they have achieved a balance between tourism and respect for the environment. The beach is just over a kilometer long and is a few kilometers from the border with Portugal. It has a promenade and during the summer season it is possible to find among the services some sailing schools and water sports. There is also a golf course, so leisure is more than guaranteed on this beach. Near the beach you can visit natural spaces such as the Marismas del Río Piedras and Flecha del Rompido or the Marismas de Isla Cristina.
the broken
This beach is located in the Marismas del Río Piedras Natural Area. It is a beach that offers us enough length to enjoy swimming. But it is also that we can go by boat to the other side, to the Flecha area, which is a totally natural and wild stretch of sand that is right in front and that is ideal to enjoy a day at the beach in peace. In El Rompido you can also enjoy the fishing village of Cartaya with its port, the lighthouse and the hermitage of Nuestra Señora de Consolación in Andalusian baroque style.
Punta Umbría Beach
This is an urban beach, the one that has more services and infrastructures in the area. It belongs to the Marismas del Odiel Natural Park but it offers us all kinds of comforts. There is a car park nearby and it also has easy access to the beach. It is also a place where many water sports such as windsurfing are practiced. We can enjoy bars and beach bars and it has the advantage of having the Blue Flag.
Mazagón Beach
This beach is located near the Doñana Natural Park and it belongs to the nucleus of Mazagón that arose in century XIX. It is surrounded by natural spaces and therefore we can see how the green of the vegetation blends with the gold of the beach. Today it is a beach equipped with various services that results in great comfort.
The Breakwater
If we go for a summer vacation as a family, without a doubt this will be one of the most recommended beaches. It is a beach of fine sand, with clean waters and also with little waves, which makes it a safe beach for children and adults. It has more than three kilometers and goes into the Marismas de Odiel Natural Area and it rests on the dike of the city of Huelva, being the closest to it. It also has the peculiarity that it is a beach that allows dogs, so the whole family can attend and the children will enjoy their pets like never before.
the portal
This beach is a long stretch of sand located in the municipalities of El Portil and Nuevo Portil. Nearby is La Bota beach and the sandy area of Flecha del Rompido. It is surrounded by the Laguna de El Portil Nature Reserve. It is an area in which there are urbanizations close by and yet it is a beach that offers quite a bit of tranquility.