{"id":1252,"date":"2014-12-21T12:55:23","date_gmt":"2014-12-21T12:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hellehollis.com\/car-rental\/?p=1252"},"modified":"2026-02-02T14:35:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T13:35:03","slug":"exploring-la-herradura","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hellehollis.com\/blog\/en\/exploring-la-herradura.htm","title":{"rendered":"Exploring La Herradura"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>La Herradura is a small, un spoilt village with narrow streets that run down to a beach side promenade that is line with cafes, bars and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>There are many stunning views to see in La Herradura, using a hire car in La Herradura is a great way to explore and take in as many of the sights as possible. From gorgeous walks to golden sandy beaches.<\/p>\n<p>There are a good number of beaches in and around La Herradura. The main beach in front of the promenade is the most popular and offers a 2km stretch of sand, which has a full range of facilities such as changing rooms, showers, toilets and lifeguards.<\/p>\n<p>The two other main beaches around La Herradura are Calaiza Beach and Cantarrijan beach, which offer quieter conditions than La Herradura Beach and are only a short drive away.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellehollis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/exploringlaherradura.gif\"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellehollis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/exploringlaherradura-249x300.gif\" alt=\"La Herradura\" width=\"249\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The other key towns and villages in the immediate area of La Herradura are Almunecar, Motril and Salobrena. If you head up into the Sierra Nevada Mountains behind La Herradura you can find the mountain area of La Alpujarra. Again a car is a must if travelling these distances, and we recommend you to hire a car from Malaga Airport.\u00a0\u00a0 Helle Hollis car rental can help you upon your arrival to Malaga Airport.<\/p>\n<p>You can also easily drive west and sample the busy tourist areas of the Costa Del Sol. The seaside towns of Nerja,\u00a0Torremolinos, Marbella, Fuengirola, Puerto Banus and Benalmadena are all within a 2 hour drive of La Herradura.<\/p>\n<p>Benalmadena (75 minute drive) in particular has a smart port area with a good selection of restaurants and a good selection of theme parks\u00a0and play areas to keep the kids busy.<\/p>\n<p>The main Spanish Cities that are within driving distance of La Herradura are Almeria, Malaga, Seville, Granada and Cordoba.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking to visit nearby resorts such as Granada or Cordoba then having a car makes travelling that little easier.<\/p>\n<p>Almeria is to the east of La Herradura, the drive should take no longer that 2 hours and is about 140 kms in distance.<\/p>\n<p>Malaga is to the west of La Herradura and is a city that is often ignored by visitors to the Costa del Sol and Costa Tropical. 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