Urbasur and Islantilla
Our beach. A path through the pines from Urbasur, then fine sand for kilometres. Lifeguards, sunbeds and water sports in summer.
Islantilla guide
The beaches of Huelva, starting at our gate
More than 120 km of Atlantic sand between Portugal and Doñana. Here are the beaches we go to, nearest first.
Beaches near Islantilla
La Casita Azul
Dunes and pine woods behind a wide, quieter beach just west of Urbasur. Good for long walks.
La Antilla
East of Islantilla, a beach with a lively promenade, restaurants and ice cream on the front.
Playa Central
Isla Cristina’s town beach, right by the centre, so lunch and a stroll are a short walk from the towel.
Beaches towards Portugal
Punta del Moral
Next to the small fishing village of the same name, with seafood restaurants a few steps from the sand.
Isla Canela
A long, wide beach on the island between Ayamonte and the sea, close to the Portuguese border.
Beaches towards Doñana
Flecha de El Rompido
A sand spit between the Piedras river and the sea, part of a protected natural area. Boats cross from El Rompido in season; there are no buildings, so bring water and shade.
El Portil
A beach backed by pine woods, with a lagoon just inland.
Punta Umbría, El Albergue
The Blue Flag stretch of Punta Umbría’s long beach, in a town with plenty of places to eat.
Mazagón, Playa del Parador
Sand below low cliffs and pine woods, on the way to Doñana.
Cuesta Maneli and Playa de Castilla
A boardwalk through the dunes leads down to Playa de Castilla, close to 17 km of undeveloped sand.
Matalascañas
A resort town on the edge of Doñana National Park. Combine it with a visit to the park.
Questions about the beaches
What is a Blue Flag beach?
A beach that has passed the yearly checks of the Blue Flag programme: excellent water quality, cleaning, lifeguards and safety, accessibility and environmental information. In Spain the award is managed by ADEAC.
Which beaches in Huelva have a Blue Flag in 2026?
Near the villa: Islantilla, La Casita Azul and Playa Central in Isla Cristina, and Santa Pura in Lepe. Further along: Punta del Moral, Isla Canela and Los Haraganes in Ayamonte, San Miguel and Caño de la Culata in Cartaya, El Albergue in Punta Umbría and Playa del Parador in Moguer.
What is the closest beach to the villa?
Islantilla beach at Urbasur, a three minute walk through the pines.
Are the beaches good for children?
Yes. The beaches near Islantilla are wide and sandy, and in summer the Blue Flag beaches have lifeguards. Watch the tide and the currents, as on any Atlantic beach.
What is the most unspoilt beach in Huelva?
The Flecha de El Rompido, reached by boat, and Playa de Castilla below the dunes of Cuesta Maneli, with almost 17 km of undeveloped sand.
Stay three minutes from the beach
Villa La Caleta sleeps 10 in Urbasur, at the west end of Islantilla, with a private pool, heated on request.