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El Portil
Playa de el Portil
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About
Playa de el Portil is located on the Gulf of Cadiz (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 12th place out of 21 beaches in the Huelva region 10.3 km away from its center, the city of Huelva. It is one of the beaches of El Portil settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with green 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 de el Portil coast is free for all. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de el Portil 2, which has a rating of 7.7.
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Playa de el Portil is located in Huelva region (Costa de la Luz sub-region) within El Portil, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"The beach was absolutely stunning! The sand was so soft and the water was crystal clear. It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy the sunshine."
Lorenzo Vt
"This beach has lovely white sand, but due to the increased tides this season, there is now some dirt in the water that wasn't there previously."
Luisa García
User reviews
"The beach was absolutely stunning! The sand was so soft and the water was crystal clear. It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy the sunshine."
Lorenzo Vt
"This beach has lovely white sand, but due to the increased tides this season, there is now some dirt in the water that wasn't there previously."
Luisa García
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El Cerrito 0.5 km
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El Terron 2.1 km
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Mazagon 2.6 km
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Isla Cristina 2.8 km
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Isla Cristina 2.2 km
What to do in Playa de el Portil? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Playa de el Portil welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- CASA DINO• 7 min walk
- X EL MORRO• 8 min walk
- Churrería Pollos Asa...• 9 min walk
- Pizzeria Sicilia• 9 min walk
Attractions
- Laguna de El Portil• 6 min walk
- Playa canina• 14 min walk
- La Norieta• 2.6km
Transport
- HEV• 10.2km
- Huelva• 9.6km
- Huelva• 10.3km
Localities
- El Portil• 450m
- Huelva• 10.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de el Portil?
The coastline of Playa de el Portil is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water near the beach is blue-green. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Playa de el Portil?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de el Portil, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Playa de el Portil is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Kite and windsurfing
Is the Playa de el Portil 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 de el Portil does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
So the overall recommendation of the Playa de el Portil for swimming is positive.
Is the Playa de el Portil good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Playa de el Portil secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. 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 de el Portil?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de el Portil.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.CASA DINO is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de el Portil?
There are 285 places to stay in the Playa de el Portil area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de el Portil include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa de el Portil from parking?
The Playa de el Portil has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
Are there any attractions nearby Playa de el Portil?
There are 3 attractions near Playa de el Portil that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Laguna de El Portil located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de el Portil?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa de el Portil is August. Its average value reaches 32°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Playa de el Portil (Huelva) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa de el Portil (Huelva) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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