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Punta Umbría

Laguna del Portil Natural Area

Seven kilometres from Punta Umbría is the small resort of El Portil, with its 13-hectare reserve of a small freshwater lagoon, the Reserva Natural Laguna de El Portil. The reserve is most well known for its population of chameleons.

Marismas del Río y La Flecha del Rompido Natural Area

It is situated west of Huelva, around the minor resort and fishing village of El Rompido. The Piedras river has formed an estuary surrounded by marshlands. Where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean a long sandy spit has formed, called the Barra or Flecha del Rompido.

Las Marismas de Odiel Natural Area

The Paraje Natural de las Marismas del Odiel is the second most significant wetland reserve in Andalucía after the Parque Nacional de Doñana. This large estuary and marshland of the Odiel and Tinto rivers covers 72-sq-km between Huelva City, Punta Umbría, Gibraleón and Aljaraque. It was granted protected status in 1989. The best time to visit is in spring during the breeding season and in winter when there are lots of waterfowl.

Los Enebrales Natural Area

Just outside of Punta Umbría is an area covering 162 hectares of protected beach, sand dunes and woods, including a juniper grove, one of the few examples of this type in Andalucía. The 50-m wide beach, with fine, golden sand, stretches for 2.3km.

Punta Umbría

Punta Umbría is the closest beach to Huelva City and is the most popular resort along the Huelva Costa de la Luz. During July and August it is overflowing with Spanish visitors and it is worth booking accommodation in advance at this time. It sits on the banks of the Río Odiel river estuary and is surrounded by extensive salt marshes, which make up the El Paraje Natural Marismas del Odiel, the most important nature reserve in the area after the Parque Nacional Coto Donaña. It has about 14, 900 inhabitants.

Nido de Mar

Featuring inner courtyard views, Nido de Mar offers accommodation with a patio, around 11 km from Golf Nuevo Portil. It is located 19 km from El Rompido Golf Course and provides a lift. The property is non-smoking and is set less than 1 km from Punta Umbria.

Pato Amarillo

Pato Amarillo is 70 metres from Punta Umbria Beach, 20 minutes’ drive from Huelva. Set in gardens, it offers free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and rooms with a private balcony.

The air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Pato Amarillo come with a flat-screen TV, safe and minibar. The private bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer.

Leo Punta Umbría

Leo Punta Umbria offers well-equipped apartments, 5 minutes’ walk from Punta Umbria Beach. It features outdoor pools for adults and children with loungers and parasols.

Apartments are bright and modern, with air conditioning and a terrace. They also have a kitchenette and a comfortable living area.

Punta Umbria - Hostals & Hostels

Punta Umbria is the nearest beach town to Huelva city set among three protected areas, with the most important being Las Marismas de Odiel Natural Area which is considered the second most important wetland reserve in Andalucia. This coastal town is an excellent destination for those interested in wildlife and ecology whilst also providing beautiful beaches, great tapas and fine bars.