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Marismas del Río Piedras Natural Area – Circular from El Rompido

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Spain
Andalusia
Huelva
Costa
Cartaya

Marismas del Río Piedras Natural Area – Circular from El Rompido

Moderate

4.5

(63)

204

hikers

Marismas del Río Piedras Natural Area – Circular from El Rompido

02:27

9.61km

30m

Hiking

The circular route through the Marismas del Río Piedras Natural Area from El Rompido immerses you in a fascinating coastal ecosystem, where tidal marshes and pine forests meet the dynamic "Flecha del Rompido". You'll walk along sandy paths and wooden boardwalks, enjoying panoramic views of the Río Piedras and its rich birdlife. It's a tranquil and accessible experience, ideal for nature observation and unwinding.

This 8.8-kilometer walk, with an elevation gain of just 26 meters, can be completed in approximately 2 hours and 13 minutes, and is classified as moderate. The starting point in El Rompido offers easy access and parking. It's recommended to undertake the route during cooler months or at less hot times of day for a more pleasant experience, and it's suitable for the whole family.

What makes this route special is the unique geological feature of the "Flecha del Rompido," a constantly growing sandy spit that creates a crucial habitat for migratory and aquatic birds. Additionally, you can discover historical remnants such as an old tidal mill, which adds a cultural touch to this ecologically valuable natural environment.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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209 m

El Rompido Lighthouse

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A small Huelva fishing village belonging to Cartaya. It has a protected strip of sand, a dune area of more than 12 kilometers in length that is part of the Marismas del Río Piedras y Flecha del Rompido Natural Area.

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1.48 km

Viewpoint Over El Rompido

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This viewpoint is one of the many points where stopping is an obligation rather than a necessity, because all the information that our mind receives, through sight and smell, is priceless.
From this point we get views from the sea to part of the pine plantations 🌲 including El Rompido

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2.08 km

Piedras River Marshes

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The natural area extends to the mouth of the Piedras River, where the contributions of materials from the sea and the river, along with the influence of the tides, have given rise to a unique landscape. This place is composed of a system of marshes and a particular sandy formation of about ten kilometers, parallel to the coast and called the flecha de El Rompido.

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9.61 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.74 km

1.35 km

500 m

Surfaces

7.60 km

805 m

664 m

337 m

185 m

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Wednesday 15 July

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Comments

February 3, 2023,El Rompido (S) - Rondje door het natuurgebied Sendero La Turbera 20230203
Start at the parking lot, Centro comercial El Faro, 21459 El Rompido. The entire route is on paved paths.

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September 4, 2024,Sendero de la Turbera
Started early in the morning and was pretty much alone at the beginning except for a few joggers. The scenery was beautiful and good for bird watching.

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This morning, before it got really hot, a little trip to the swamp marshes near El Rompido. The soil is periodically flooded and a unique flora and fauna world is formed.

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