Punta de la Mona

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Where is the Beautiful Punta de la Mona?

Located on the opposite side of La Herradura from the Maro / Cerro Gordo Natural Park and making up the eastern arm of the bay, is the coveted Punta de la Mona. The Marina del Este is located on its eastern side sheltered in a cove.

• Complete Guide to Marina del Este.

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Known down the coast as one of the most exclusive and expensive places to live, the Punta de la Mona consists mostly of larger homes with private gardens and pools.

Covered in Pine trees and colorful Bougainville, the whole urbanization has a lush, tropical feel to it... and it's a wonderful place for walking.

• Fun Fact: Punta de la Mona was once home to the renowned Spanish Guitarist Andres Segovia.
• Fun Fact 2: It was also where the famous American Actor Bruce Willis spent his summer holidays.

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A Spectacular Place with Spectacular Views!

The Punta de la Mona was first developed for holiday homes in the 1950s. Many of the properties have been built along the Punta cliffs and most have amazing views of either the La Herradura bay or neighboring Almuñécar.

Like the Cerro Gordo point, on the opposite side of the bay, the Punta has also been capped by an ancient torre (or tower), which is currently being used as a lighthouse. The views from the top are incredible!

Must-Do: Walk to the top of the Punta and check out the views from the lighthouse. They are some of the best you will see along the entire coast!

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During the summer months, rentals are very popular here. The area is optimal for those needing a little more space, larger groups, or those just wanting to live in luxury during their holiday.

In the Punta, you will find holiday villas with private pools as well as high-end luxury condos, there is also a 4-star hotel located just in the center of the Punta, the Hotel Best Alcazar.

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The Hotel Best Alcazar sits just at the center of Punta de la Mona. It's equipped with a full-service spa, three (3) large swimming pools, a game room, and a bowling alley. It's great for families with small kids!

The hotel is just a few minutes' walk to the popular Playa Berengueles beach and Marina del Este but there is also a shuttle that runs every hour into town and to the marina.

Remember: Book Early! These hotels fill up fast and you don't want to miss out!!
Also: Check out the hotels in these near-by Costa Tropical towns...

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The Punta de la Mona area is PACKED with beautiful holiday homes. Most of the homes have private gardens, pools, views of the sea and town, and are just 5-minutes from La Herradura.

You could easily walk into town from some of the lower villas, but some would require you to have a car.

• For holiday home rentals in Spain, VRBO.com (HomeAway) has a huge selction of properties available and are one of the most popular in Europe.
• Check out ALL the Condos and Villas in the Marina del Este and Punta de la Mona neighborhoods...
• Also, Booking.com now has a great selection of villas and apartments for rent in the area. See all available vacation rentals on Booking.com!

Here are two of our recommendations...

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The Flower Filled 'La Aldea' in Punta de la Mona

The award-winning La Aldea community resides in the uppermost part of the Punta, just below the lighthouse.

Here you will find an abundance of colorful villas and apartments available for summer rental... all with access to a private gated pool and incredible views of Almuñécar in the distance.

The flower-covered streets and alleys of 'La Aldea' look like something out of a Hollywood movie set... too beautiful to believe.

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Things to See & Do in Punta de la Mona

Beaches Near Punta de la Mona

The La Herradura beaches closest to the Punta de la Mona neighborhood are...

Playa Berengueles
Playa La Herradura

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Getting to the Punta de la Mona

You can access the Punta via the coastal road from La Herradura on its eastern side, just drive directly up the hill.

You can also access the Punta from behind La Herradura, off the old N-340. Take the last road to your right just before the Punta de la Mona tunnel on the way to Almuñécar.

Punta de la Mona on the Map

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