Hotels in Matalascañas

Seafront promenade and front line

The seafront promenade runs the length of the town and concentrates the bars, ice-cream parlours and fish restaurants. From the front line you are on the sand in a minute and see the Atlantic from your terrace. This is where summer nights happen and where most of the shops are. It is the natural choice if you are coming mainly for the beach and do not want to use the car for your whole stay.

Best-rated in this area: Hotel Doñana Blues, with a score of 8.9 from 687 reviews.

By the Parque Dunar

On the edge of town, the Parque Dunar protects a pine forest on dunes crossed by several wooden boardwalks. Inside is the Museo del Mundo Marino, a useful visit with children. The nearby streets are residential with less traffic than the centre. Early in the morning you can walk among the pines before heading to the beach, and in the evening watch the sunset from the dunes.

Inland streets and apartments

Behind the front line, Matalascañas is a succession of estates with detached houses, low blocks and apartments with shared pools. There are supermarkets and everyday services, and the beach is a short walk away. It is what many families look for when spending a week or more in summer. In winter much of the town closes, so check that your accommodation is open all year.

Best-rated in this area: ON The Residence, with a score of 8.8 from 2,508 reviews.

Towards El Acebuche and El Rocío

The A-483 road leaves town inland through the Doñana pine forests. Along it you reach the El Acebuche visitor centre, with trails and hides over the lagoon, and further on the village of El Rocío. Staying on the side of town facing that road saves you traffic on trips into the park, especially if you get up early for birdwatching.