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Playa de Punta Umbria 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 9.4 km away from its center, the city of Huelva. It is one of the beaches of El Cerrito settlement, just 0.5 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 partially crowded during the high season.
Playa de Punta Umbria coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant. .
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.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa los Enebrales, which has a rating of 7.7.
Playa de Punta Umbria is located in Huelva region (Costa de la Luz sub-region) within El Cerrito, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water
Urbasur 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water
El Portil 2.1 km
Free entrance, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water
El Portil 0.4 km
Free entrance, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water, Sand bottom
Mazagon 2.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water, Sand bottom
El Portil 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water
El Portil 3.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water, Deserted
Mazagon 6.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
El Terron 2.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water
Isla Cristina 2.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water
Isla Cristina 2.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Isla Cristina 1.5 km
What to do in Playa de Punta Umbria? 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 Punta Umbria 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.
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The coastline of Playa de Punta Umbria 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.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Playa de Punta Umbria has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Playa de Punta Umbria is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa de Punta Umbria 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 Punta Umbria for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The bar is located right on the Playa de Punta Umbria.
There are 221 places to stay in the Playa de Punta Umbria area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de Punta Umbria include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Playa de Punta Umbria 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.
There are 1 attractions near Playa de Punta Umbria that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Espacio de la ría located in 2.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Playa de Punta Umbria 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.
Playa de Punta Umbria (Huelva) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Betis 3.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
La Fabriquilla 5.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Cerro Gordo 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
La Herradura 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand
Nerja 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Nerja 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray shell sand, Green water, Shell sand bottom
El Solanillo 3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
La Ermita 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Barbate 0.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Cortijo de Pascual 3.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
El Puerto de Santa Maria 2.7 km
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