Nuevo Portil appeals to travellers with a range of interests: the Laguna del Portil brings together freshwater and waterbirds, trails lead through pine forest and across the dune front, and golf and sailing courses complement the natural surroundings with sporting opportunities. When planning, it helps to keep these highlights distinct. This lets you consider whether you’d like to focus your stay more on the landscape and trails or on a particular sporting activity.

Lagoon, pine forest and dune trails

Laguna del Portil is a freshwater lagoon that holds water year-round and covers 11 hectares. It is surrounded by mixed woodlands of coastal pines and junipers, and is also home to a large population of waterbirds. The lagoon brings together waterscapes, woodland and birdlife in one place, making it a clear focus for nature lovers.

The trail around Laguna del Portil follows an almost circular route. It starts at a viewpoint on the HV-4112 coastal road and leads into the pine forest around the lagoon. If you choose a trail based on the landscape, this one offers a connection to the water and the surrounding forest. The Caño de la Culata trail offers a different perspective: a wooden walkway crosses the dune front. The Caño de la Culata botanical trail describes twelve plant species. The two trails therefore highlight different details: the route around the lagoon on the one hand, and the dune crossing and plant life on the other.

Coastal views and boat trips

Nuevo Portil has a five-kilometre coastline and is surrounded by pines and junipers. Coastal conditions can change over time, so check them before planning a specific visit to the shore. From Nuevo Portil, you can enjoy views of the Río Piedras and the Flecha del Rompido.

Enjoying the landscape and taking a boat trip offer different experiences. Boat trips to the unspoilt beach of the Flecha del Rompido are available from Nuevo Portil’s nautical facilities. If you’d like to plan such a trip, check availability before travelling. The views of the Río Piedras and the Flecha del Rompido, meanwhile, are a scenic attraction in their own right and not a substitute for a boat trip.

Planning for golf and sailing

Nuevo Portil Golf course covers 46 hectares, is 6,040 metres long and was designed by Alfonso Vidaor. In addition to the course, there is a practice course, a driving range, a pitch-and-putt area and a practice bunker. The facilities also include club and buggy hire, as well as a golf school. This helps distinguish information about the course itself from the additional practice, hire and learning options. If a particular facility or service is important to your plans, check its current availability before travelling.

Sailing is another activity to consider when planning your stay: the Asociación Náutica Deportiva Nuevo Portil organises sailing courses through its sailing schools. If you’d like to include a course in your travel plans, check availability before you arrive. This is especially helpful if the course is a major reason for choosing the destination. Together with its range of trails and landscapes, Nuevo Portil offers several distinct highlights to help you decide what to look for during your stay.

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