Isla Canela and Punta del Moral
With a lenght of 7 kms, these beaches of fine sand, belonging to the town
of Ayamonte, boast a tourist complex complete with everything necessary
to enjoy an unforgettable holiday. The golf, tennis and water sports facilities
are only a small example.
Isla Cristina
This is a town with a rich maritime flavour. Its extensive beach, 8 km.
long, and the clemency of its weather have given it a great tradition
of tourism, managing to triple its population during summer. It is very
well equipped for aquatic sports.
La Antilla
A tranquil and very long beach, 22 kms long, belonging to the neighbouring
town of Lepe, famous for its fruits (figs, strawberries, melons, watermelons,
oranged, etc.). This town has a delightful parish church dedicated to
Santo Domingo de Guzmán (15th century Mudéjar).
Next to the beach, a huge tourist complex has recently been opened, equipped
with 4-star hotel, golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools and a hole
range of cultural and sports activities to satisfy even de most demanding
tastes. Nearby is the sea port of El Terrón, where fresh seafood
and fried fish can be savoured.
El Rompido
A small fishing village situated at the mouth of the river Piedras, dependant
on the town of Cartaya, which has a population of 10,000 and contains
the ruins of a Roman castle, the convent of Las Mercedes (c.18th) and
the church of San Pedro.
El Rompido boasts a magnificent beach, 10 kms long, which runs parallel
to a strip of sand dunes, and separated from it by a 300 metre-wide length
of sea water. From its pine groves, without doubt the best view of the
whole coast of huelva can be enjoyed.
Punta Umbría
Punta Umbría is reached by crossing pine groves and dunes which
separated us on one side from the sea, and on the other from the Odiel
Salt Marshes Nature Reserve. Principally a fishing village, it has been
transformed by a large increase in tourism. this has contributed not only
to the installation of a wide range of services along of a wide range
of services along its extensive beach, but also to the opportunity to
practice water sports at its sailing harbour.
Matalascañas
This is the largest tourist resort in Huelva's Costa de la Luz. Hotels
restaurants, discotheques and many other services spread out along 5 kms.
to satisfy the demands on this huge complex. It is in a priviliged position,
surrounded by the Doñana National Park.
This makes it an ideal spot for nature-lovers and those in search of res
and relaxation. The more adventurous are guaranteed facilities for numerous
aquatic and terrestrial sports.
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