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La Herradura
Playa el Muerto
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Playa el Muerto is located on the Alboran Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 12th place out of 33 beaches in the Granada region 51.2 km away from its center, the city of Granada. It is one of the beaches of La Herradura settlement, just 1.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small several bays coastline with crystal blue water and gray fine pebble, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is quite sharp. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Playa el Muerto 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. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Almunecar beach, which has a rating of 7.6.
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Playa el Muerto is located in Granada region (Costa del Sol sub-region) within La Herradura, 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 perfect spot for those looking for a bit of peace and quiet. It's never too crowded, even at the furthest bay from the access point, and there's a mix of people, so you won't be judged for taking it all off. Plus, there's a bit of sand and a lot of stones, so you can get your feet wet and your toes sandy. Just don't forget to bring plenty of water - there's no facilities..."
Kelvin Harris
"This spot isn't for the faint of heart. It requires a strenuous climb up 70 steps to discover a hidden path on the left. It's not an easy feat, so be sure to take all necessary precautions if you're planning to visit."
John Smith
User reviews
"The perfect spot for those looking for a bit of peace and quiet. It's never too crowded, even at the furthest bay from the access point, and there's a mix of people, so you won't be judged for taking it all off. Plus, there's a bit of sand and a lot of stones, so you can get your feet wet and your toes sandy. Just don't forget to bring plenty of water - there's no facilities..."
Kelvin Harris
"This spot isn't for the faint of heart. It requires a strenuous climb up 70 steps to discover a hidden path on the left. It's not an easy feat, so be sure to take all necessary precautions if you're planning to visit."
John Smith
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)
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 fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Cerro Gordo 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Nerja 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand
Nerja 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
El Morche 2.9 km
Free entrance, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Cerro Gordo 2.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
La Herradura 2.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
La Herradura 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Almunecar 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Blue pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Almunecar 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Velilla-Taramay 0.6 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Taberna del puerto• 10 min walk
- Atraque 7• 11 min walk
- El Chambao de Joaquí...• 18 min walk
- EL MIRADOR DE LA COR...• 19 min walk
Attractions
- Acuario de Almuñécar• 2.6km
- Monumento al Agua• 2.9km
Transport
- GRX• 51km
- Taramay• 5.5km
- Málaga-Centro-Alamed...• 63km
Localities
- La Herradura• 1.5km
- Granada• 51.2km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa el Muerto?
The Playa el Muerto is covered with gray small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
What are the key activities at Playa el Muerto?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa el Muerto, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Playa el Muerto good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa el Muerto 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 el Muerto for swimming is positive.
Is the Playa el Muerto 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 small pebbles and the entrance to the water is sharp.
Is the Playa el Muerto 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 el Muerto?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa el Muerto.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Taberna del puerto is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa el Muerto?
There are 926 places to stay in the Playa el Muerto area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa el Muerto include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa el Muerto from parking?
The Playa el Muerto 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 el Muerto?
There are 2 attractions near Playa el Muerto that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Acuario de Almuñécar located in 2.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa el Muerto?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa el Muerto is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Playa el Muerto (Granada) 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Playa el Muerto (Granada) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Playa el Muerto for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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