San Juan

Playa La Herradura

Good for Relax

6.8

/ 10 Good

#2 out of 3
in Artemisa

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Playa La Herradura is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 2th place out of 3 beaches in the Artemisa region 27.4 km away from its center, the city of Artemisa. It is one of the beaches of Playa La Herradura settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Playa La Herradura coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road.

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Historical

+31 ^oC +23 ^oC

Air temperature

7.4 M/S

Wind

+28 ^oC

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Playa La Herradura, Artemisa,

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Exceptional

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Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

0/10

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Playa La Herradura (Artemisa) is located outside the Playa La Herradura settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Playa La Herradura with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

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Restaurants

La cubana• 15 min walk

Transport

HAV• 52km
Terminal Ruta 35• 27.7km
Estación de Guanajay• 26.7km

Localities

Playa La Herradura• 230m
Artemisa• 27.4km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Playa La Herradura?

The coastline of Playa La Herradura is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa La Herradura?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa La Herradura, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Playa La Herradura good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Playa La Herradura does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the Playa La Herradura for swimming is positive.

Is the Playa La Herradura good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Playa La Herradura secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa La Herradura?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa La Herradura.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.La cubana is the closest place located 1200 meters from the beach.

How far is the Playa La Herradura from parking?

The Playa La Herradura has no parking spot.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa La Herradura?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa La Herradura is April. Its average value reaches 32°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 25°C and water 26°C. See more details in weather section.