Photo of Cola del Caballo with brown sand surface

Photo of Cola del Caballo with blue water surface

Photo of Cola del Caballo with small bay

6.8

Good

Cola del Caballo

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cola del Caballo?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cola del Caballo.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Azul Portman is the closest place located 1200 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Cola del Caballo?

There are 399 places to stay in the Cola del Caballo area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Cola del Caballo include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=93650&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">La Manga Club Hotel Principe Felipe</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9566740&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Loft Las Lomas Villas La Manga club</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4975316&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Olympus. Piscina Privada. La Manga Club</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5502685&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">alojamiento vistas al mar</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4680660&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">La manga club resort</a></li></ul>

Portman, Spain

#53 out of 158 in Murcia

6.8

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Easy access Brown sand Deserted Sand bottom

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Located outside the settlement

La Union • 4.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Azul Portman

8.2 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant Casa Cegarra e hijos

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Restaurante Ciao-Ciao

8.6 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Café Bar LOIVAMA

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Bar Los Tres Pacos

8.6 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Bar Portus Magnus

8.8 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Café Bar Santana Frescura Mediterránea

8.4 - Very good 1.6km

Bar Bar Nuevo Café

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Bar Sasá Bar

1.6km

Hiking Area La Cruz de la Bahía

830m

Hiking Area Salida tunel

850m

Hiking Area La Cruz del Rosario

890m

Hiking Area Cueva de los enamorados

930m

Hiking Area Túnel de los Pescadores

950m

Hiking Area Playa del Club Náutico Portman

1km

Hiking Area Cuartel de Carabineros del Gorguel

1.4km

Hiking Area Beach trail

1.5km

Hiking Area Tren Minero

1.9km

Playground Parque Infantil

1.5km

Supermarket Spar

1.5km

Supermarket UPPER PORTMÁN

1.5km

Ice Cream Shop Heladería Portman Bahía 48

10 - Exceptional 1.6km

Museum Museo Minero

4.4km

Museum Mina Las Matildes

5.8km

Tourist Attraction Cala del Barco

9 - Excellent 6.4km

Tourist Attraction Cala Stracas

2 - Very poor 6.8km

Tourist Attraction Cueva Stracas

6.9km

Museum Cueva Victoria

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Cala de Paula

10 - Exceptional 7km

Tourist Attraction Cala Quisquilla

7.6km

Tourist Attraction Experiencia 43

8.4km

Historical Landmark La Chapa Battery

2.1km

Historical Landmark Batería de Cenizas

3.7km

Historical Landmark Aguilones Battery

7.9km

Historical Landmark La Fuente de Los Belones

8.4km

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About

Cola del Caballo is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 53th place out of 158 beaches in the Murcia region 51.4 km away from its center, the city of Murcia. It is one of the beaches of La Union settlement, just 4.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay with blue water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Cola del Caballo 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.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Gorguel, which has a rating of 6.

Cola del Caballo (Murcia) region (Costa Cálida sub-region) is located outside the La Union settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Cola del Caballo with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+24 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

3.7 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

La Union • 4.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Azul Portman

8.2 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant Casa Cegarra e hijos

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Restaurante Ciao-Ciao

8.6 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Café Bar LOIVAMA

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Bar Los Tres Pacos

8.6 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Bar Portus Magnus

8.8 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Café Bar Santana Frescura Mediterránea

8.4 - Very good 1.6km

Bar Bar Nuevo Café

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Bar Sasá Bar

1.6km

Hiking Area La Cruz de la Bahía

830m

Hiking Area Salida tunel

850m

Hiking Area La Cruz del Rosario

890m

Hiking Area Cueva de los enamorados

930m

Hiking Area Túnel de los Pescadores

950m

Hiking Area Playa del Club Náutico Portman

1km

Hiking Area Cuartel de Carabineros del Gorguel

1.4km

Hiking Area Beach trail

1.5km

Hiking Area Tren Minero

1.9km

Playground Parque Infantil

1.5km

Supermarket Spar

1.5km

Supermarket UPPER PORTMÁN

1.5km

Ice Cream Shop Heladería Portman Bahía 48

10 - Exceptional 1.6km

Museum Museo Minero

4.4km

Museum Mina Las Matildes

5.8km

Tourist Attraction Cala del Barco

9 - Excellent 6.4km

Tourist Attraction Cala Stracas

2 - Very poor 6.8km

Tourist Attraction Cueva Stracas

6.9km

Museum Cueva Victoria

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Cala de Paula

10 - Exceptional 7km

Tourist Attraction Cala Quisquilla

7.6km

Tourist Attraction Experiencia 43

8.4km

Historical Landmark La Chapa Battery

2.1km

Historical Landmark Batería de Cenizas

3.7km

Historical Landmark Aguilones Battery

7.9km

Historical Landmark La Fuente de Los Belones

8.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

630m from the beach

La Manga Resort lovely 2 bedroom apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

La Union • 4.6km from center

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1.2km from the beach

10 Exceptional

AZUL PORTMAN – DESIGNED FOR GROUP

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Located at nearest locality

La Union • 4.6km from center

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5.4km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

La manga club resort

Entire Apartment

Playa Honda • 6.9km from center

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Montemares Golf Luxury Villas & Apartments at La Manga Club

5.7km from the beach

8.1 Very good

Montemares Golf Luxury Villas & Apartments at La Manga Club

Entire Apartment

Playa Honda • 6.9km from center

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Villa Olympus. Piscina Privada. La Manga Club

5.8km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Villa Olympus. Piscina Privada. La Manga Club

Entire Villa

Playa Honda • 6.8km from center

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6km from the beach

House with 2 bedrooms in Cartagena with shared pool and enclosed garden

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Isla Plana • 3km from center

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Nice Home In Cartagena With Wifi, 3 Bedrooms And Outdoor Swimming Pool

6.2km from the beach

5 Tolerable

Nice Home In Cartagena With Wifi, 3 Bedrooms And Outdoor Swimming Pool

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Located at nearest locality

La Union • 6.2km from center

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6.2km from the beach

Lovely two bedroom golf course

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

La Union • 7.1km from center

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6.2km from the beach

8.2 Very good

La Manga Club Hotel Principe Felipe

Hotel

Playa Honda • 7.1km from center

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9km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

alojamiento vistas al mar

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

La Union • 8.6km from center

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9.1km from the beach

SWEET HOME LOS BELONES

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

La Union • 9km from center

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9.1km from the beach

Loft Las Lomas Villas La Manga club

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

La Union • 9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.4 (Pleasant)

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Nearest Beaches

1km 14 min walk

Connected beach

Playa Gorguel Playa Gorguel

6 Pleasant

2km 26 min walk

Lastre's Beach Lastre's Beach

5.7 Pleasant

6.5km

Cala del Barco Cala del Barco

5.9 Pleasant

6.9km

Cala Golera Cala Golera

6.8 Good

7.1km

Cala del Cuervo Beach Cala del Cuervo Beach

6.8 Good

7.5km

Cala de las Mulas Cala de las Mulas

5.9 Pleasant

7.7km

Cala de Huncos Cala de Huncos

6.8 Good

8.9km

Punta Parreno Punta Parreno

7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

La Union • 4.8km

Main locality of province

Murcia • 51.4km

Transport

Airport

MJV • 22.2km

Bus Station

Portman • 1.6km

Train Station

La Unión • 4km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

Sebastian

8 Very good

This location is a strange sight; its beauty is marred by pollution. The black sand is a result of the processing of minerals from nearby mines, which has caused it to be heavily contaminated. I would not advise swimming here.

March 2023

Yolanda Marquez

8 Very good

This place is truly extraordinary, with its black and golden sands, iron, pyrite and sulfur deposits. Access may be a bit challenging and the smell of sulfur can be strong, but it's worth it!

March 2023

Gabriel Lopez

8 Very good

A hidden gem! It's only a 10 minute walk away, and the scenery is stunning. Unfortunately, it isn't well taken care of, so it can be a bit dirty. But don't let that put you off - it's still worth the visit, and it's easily accessible too!

March 2023

Jacobus

8 Very good

Cola del Caballo is tranquil and gorgeous, with a slight hint of sulfur in the air.

March 2023

Angelica Cortez

8 Very good

This beach near La Union is the perfect spot for a peaceful and quiet getaway. With almost no people around, it's great for camping and taking your furry friends along. The only downside is the access, which can be quite tricky. However, the beach also has a Virgin beach with no amenities, making it a great spot for those who want to truly disconnect.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Cola del Caballo?

The coastline of Cola del Caballo is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Cola del Caballo?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cola del Caballo, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Cola del Caballo good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Cola del Caballo does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Cola del Caballo 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Cola del Caballo secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cola del Caballo?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cola del Caballo.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Azul Portman is the closest place located 1200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Cola del Caballo?

There are 399 places to stay in the Cola del Caballo area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Cola del Caballo include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Cola del Caballo from parking?

The Cola del Caballo 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 and you have to overcome a small descent.

What is the best time of the year to visit Cola del Caballo?

The month with the highest temperature in Cola del Caballo is August. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°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?

Cola del Caballo (Region of Murcia) 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.Cola del Caballo (Region of Murcia) 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.