Hotels near Isla de Santa Clara

The small green island in the centre of La Concha is Santa Clara, the natural breakwater that keeps the bay so calm. In summer a short ferry from the harbour runs across every half hour, turning the island into an offbeat escape a few hundred metres from the city.

There is a tiny beach that appears at low tide, a café, a lighthouse, and walking paths up through the trees to viewpoints looking back at the city. Strong swimmers even reach it from shore in calm conditions, using the floating platforms placed in the bay each summer.

Pro Tip: The ferry only runs from roughly June to September and costs about 4 EUR return. Pack water and a picnic, as the single café keeps limited hours.