Punta Umbria is a coastal municipality in the province of Huelva, Andalusia, Spain. It is located 11 km from the city of Huelva and is bathed by the Atlantic Ocean. Its exquisite seafaring gastronomy (fried anchovies, fried cuttlefishes, wedge clams fried with garlic, white prawns, swordfish...) and its excellent beaches make it an ideal destination for holidays. Punta Umbria is also surrounded by a unique natural environment: El Portil Lagoon, the Odiel Marshes, the Huelva Estuary and Los Enebrales Natural Park.

The beaches of Punta Umbria are ideal for fishing, walking and water sports such as windsurfing and kitesurfing. There are four beaches in total.

The beaches

• El Portil Beach: it borders to the west with the mouth of the Piedras River and has good accesses along the entire urbanised section.

• La Bota Beach: also known as El Cruce Beach. It is located in a semi-virgin area and is frequented by the inhabitants of Huelva. Historically it is known because the body of the British commander William Martin appeared there in 1943. This one, in fact, carried a false identification and a letter with relevant information about World War II. This was part of a secret operation known as Mincemeat, aimed at convincing the Nazis that the Allies would not land in Sicily (Italy).

• Los Enebrales Beach: it is characterised by its juniper forests. There is a footbridge that goes from the road to the beach, running through the forest and dunes.

• Punta Umbria Beach: it is the most urbanised beach because it is very close to the town centre. There are beach bars (chiringuitos in Spanish) for eating and drinking.

References

• Website of Punta Umbria Town Council.

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