Sierra of Aracena land of the Pata Negra cured Ham
On this private Driver/Guided tour we take you to the Sierra of Aracena, a mountainous area north-west of Seville. It is here that the finest hams in the world are made from the Iberian pig...... Read more
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Casa Colon, Huelva
Huelva is a city in southwestern Spain, the capital of the province of Huelva in the autonomous region of Andalusia. It is located along the Gulf of Cadiz coast, at the confluence of the Odiel and Tinto rivers. As of 2002, the city's population was approximately 140,862.  The city was called Onuba during Roman times; the Arabs then called it Walbah. It suffered substantial damage in the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.  While in the area, visit the House of Christopher Columbus (Casa Colon) pictured left, and the Santuario de Nuestra Señora Virgen de La Cinta, a chapel where Columbus is said to have prayed before setting sail - plus many more interesting monuments to view in the city.
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HUELVA FEATURED HOTELS
AC Hotel, Huelva
A newly constructed building strategically located at the entrance of the city via the A-49 motorway (Sevilla-Huelva). Very close to the hospital and the university areas, as well as the city centre, and only 10 minutes from the beaches of the Costa de la Luz.  Modern and avant-garde, the Hotel AC Huelva adapts its selection for every moment of the day. In the morning, it serves up a complete buffet breakfast of first-rate products.  Another very comfortable option is the hotel’s twenty-four hour room service.  When you enter your room, you will feel like you have entered into a place deigned to help you rest, like the four pillows on your bed.
Hotel Eurostars Tartessos, Huelva
At the heart of the city, close to the Casa Colón conference center, official buildings and a shopping area, is the Hotel Tartessos.  It has 100 rooms, 90 as well as conference rooms double rooms and 10 junior suites. It has meeting rooms for business and presentations.  The Eurostars Tartessos  offers you the following facilities: Internet Connection, Safe,  Laundry, Minibar, Bath telephone, Airdryer, workdesk, Restaurant, Coffee-Shop, Meeting Rooms, daily newspaper and gymnasium.  At El Patio restaurant and coffee shop, it is possible to have breakfast or a special event. Beaches 15 km, Ruta Colombina 8 km, Portugal 45 km, Sierra de Aracena 100km, Sevilla 100 km.
Hotel Monte Conquero, Huelva
Hotel Monte Conquero is located in the historic heart and shopping area of Huelva, very close to the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones (Congress and Exhibition Centre), called Casa Colon, where lots of events are held.  A few pedestrian roads with shops and important monuments, like Catedral de la Merced, Ermita de la Soledad and Barrio de la Reina Victoria are also nearby.
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HUELVA PROVINCE
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Barcelo Isla Canela, Isla Canela, Ayamonte
The Barcelo Isla Canela is a beachfront hotel resembling a small village built in Spanish villa style. The hotel is situated on the natural island of Isla Canela, lying just off the Costa de la Luz in western Andalusia and connected via a bridge to the town of Ayamonte, 6 kilometres away. Guests can swim in the indoor and outdoor pools, or play a game of tennis before exploring the 20,000 square metre garden or relaxing in the sauna and spa.  Isla Canela has a seven kilometre sandy beach, marina and 18-hole golf course.  The town of Ayamonte, six kilometres away, has numerous beaches, restaurants, bars and tourist attractions. This five-floor hotel features 349 air-conditioned guestrooms with modern decor and furnishings.
Parador of Ayamonte, Ayamonte, Huelva
Vantage point above the mouth of the river Guadiana - The dazzling sun of the Huelva province brings out the blue in the river Guadiana as it follows its course towards the Atlantic Ocean. A peaceful haven in the highest part of the city with a spectacular view, the Parador is an ideal place for relaxing.  The hotel's interior rooms make use of the region's sun, decorated in a modern style with simple shades, creating a pleasing sensitivity.  The local fish, seafood and sausages are highly recommended. The prawns and king prawns from Huelva are renowned worldwide for their high quality. You can enjoy dishes such as raya en pimentón (skate in a red pepper sauce), rape en amarillo (saffron monkfish), estofado de guisantes con chocos (cuttle fish and pea stew) and coca ayamontina (almond flavoured dessert), not to mention the delicious Huelva ham. 
Vincci Seleccion Canela Golf Hotel, Ayamonte
The Vincci Seleccion Canela Golf is a villa style hotel with a white and terracotta façade, located 100 metres from Isla Canela Golf Club and 300 metres from the beach.  Sporty guests can enjoy the hotel's range of golf facilities including use of Isla Canela Golf Club, driving range and miniature golf course, while there is also an outdoor swimming pool and fitness centre on site.  The hotel restaurant serves a selection of international and Andalusian dishes in an informal setting with views of the golf course.  Those who require some pampering can enjoy hair and massage treatments, or head for the sauna and steam room.  The 58 guestrooms are contemporary in design and are decorated in white and black with dark mahogany furniture. 
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AC Nuevo Portil Golf Hotel, Cartaya, Huelva
The AC Nuevo Portil Golf Hotel, with its newly built hundred-acre pine tree golf course, is located on the western shore of the Costa de la Luz, in the town of Cartaya.  Business guests can make use of the conference rooms, or enjoy a more informal meeting over a round of golf.  Families visiting the hotel can take advantage of the childcare facilities and outdoor swimming pool.  To relax after a hard day's putting on the hotel's extensive course, guests can visit the sauna or enjoy a drink at the bar. Two restaurants are available to guests. The Nineteen Snack Bar offers light food like sandwiches, baguettes, and the house special, AC Hamburger on a large outside terrace.  Alternatively, at the Albatross guests can enjoy an à la carte lunch and dinner in an Asiatic setting, overlooking the pine trees and golf course. 
Apartments Marismas Club, El Rompido, Cartaya
The Aparthotel Marismas Club is located in the picturesque resort village of El Pompido, in Cartaya, Spain. The hotel is within two kilometres of the La Flecha de El Rompido Beach and the Aquopolis Water Park. The city of Huelva is 25 kilometres from the hotel.  Set amid natural parkland and bordering the golf course, the modern Aparthotel Marismas Club forms part of the El Rompido Golf & Beach Resort. The grounds offer two outdoor pools and facilities for football, basketball and tennis. The resort also incorporates a golf club, complete with two 18-hole courses and a driving range. The 1 and 2 bedroom apartments are stylishly decorated and furnished in cool, neutral colors with contemporary furniture and modern art.
Hotel El Rompido Golf, El Rompido, Cartaya
The Hotel El Rompido Golf is located in the scenic resort village of El Rompido in Cartaya, Spain. Set within 1.5 kilometres of La Flecha de El Rompido beach, the hotel is two kilometres from Aquopolis Water Park and 25 kilometres from Huelva centre.  Set in a peaceful area facing the mouth of the Rio Piedras, this modern Mediterranean-style property is surrounded by lush greenery and is located within the El Rompido resort.  Guests can work out in the fitness room, and enjoy relaxation in the hotel spa with its indoor pool, sauna, jetted tub and range of beauty services, including massage and a hair salon. Guests can head for the resort's 36-hole golf course, and other onsite activities include football, basketball, horse riding and tennis.
Playacartaya Spa Hotel Luxury, Cartaya
This rural hotel is set in 12,000 hectares of beautiful protected pine forests beside to La Flecha beach, which is directly linked to the hotel by a 150-metre tunnel.  Relax in the sunshine beside the themed outdoor swimming pool or have fun on the water slides and jacuzzi. Surrounding the hotel’s pools you will find lush Mediterranean gardens and terraces perfect for sunbathing. When not on the beach or in the pool you can spend a relaxing session in the Acquaplaya health and beauty centre, enjoying a hydromassage circuit, massage, facial or even chocolate therapy.  Additional onsite conveniences include a hairdressers, shop and gym. You can also enjoy an evening in the casino or playing bowls or petanque.
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- ISLA CRISTINA FEATURED HOTELS
Barcelo Isla Cristina
The Barcelo Isla Cristina is a modern Mediterranean property located within one kilometre of the beach and the centre of Isla Cristina fishing village.  Guests can compete on the putting green, work out in the fitness room, and go for a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool with adjacent snack bar. There is also a landscaped garden, a sauna and a massage-treatment room.  The hotel restaurant serves a wide range of local and international dishes from an extensive buffet, in a relaxed setting with a terrace area. The property is well placed for exploring the area; the Cathedral, the Queen Victoria Workers' Quarter and the Monastery de La Rábida are all within 66 kilometres. 
Hotel Islantilla Golf Resort, Isla Cristina
The Islantilla Golf Resort is a modern hotel opened in 2001, set in the centre of the Isla Cristina Golf Course, 30 kilometres from the city of Huelva. The hotel is surrounded by three nine-hole golf courses, a large driving range and a golf school.  The property also houses a beauty salon, a hair salon, sauna and Turkish baths, and offers a range of indulgent beauty services and massage treatments. Health-conscious guests can work out in the gym or swim in the indoor and outdoor pools.  The Beach Club, 900 metres from the hotel, offers a bar, restaurant, swimming pool and water-sports school, and is connected to the hotel by a free mini-train. The buffet restaurant, the grill restaurant and the golf club restaurant all offer arrange of international dishes and local specialities.
Hotel Oasis Isla Cristina
Oasis Isla Cristina is located in Isla Cristina, Spain, 200 metres from the beach, and six kilometres from the tourist resort of Islantilla.  The five-storey Oasis Isla Cristina is a modern hotel situated between sand dunes and pine woods on the Andalucian coast. Amenities include swimming pools for adults and children, surrounded by furnished sun terrace and landscaped grounds, a games room, and an internet corner.  The à la carte restaurant La Bodeguita combines traditional and contemporary decor, and offers a selection of regional dishes. The 149 air-conditioned guestrooms have balconies and bright contemporary decor. All offer kitchenettes and separate sitting areas with sofabeds. 
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Hotel Confortel Islantilla
The Hotel Confortel Islantilla is a striking contemporary beachfront hotel located on Islantilla Beach, Spain, 20 kilometres from the Portuguese border and 26 kilometres from Huelva.  The Hotel Confortel Islantilla features eye-catching modern design in its colourful facade, and is surrounded by lush gardens. The large outdoor pool features a terrace and adjacent bar, and there is also an indoor pool. There is a gym, sauna, and spa tub.  Wireless internet is available throughout the hotel's air-conditioned public areas, and there is an onsite disco. Restaurant Confortel Islantilla serves a la carte or buffet specialities prepared using freshly caught local fish and spiced meats from the Huelva mountains.
Puerto Antilla Grand Hotel, La Antilla
Puerto Antilla Grand Hotel is located in Islantilla, Spain, adjacent to the beach and 39 kilometres from the city of Huelva.  Built around a freeform pool, the six-storey Puerto Antilla Grand Hotel is a beachfront property built in Andalucian colonial style.  The hotel has a fitness suite with sauna, steam room, massage and spa services, a hair salon, games room, and gift and grocery shops.  Les Porches is a contemporary restaurant serving buffet meals throughout the day. El Mirador is a poolside restaurant open during the summer. Beturia is a stylish restaurant serving international and local cuisine from an a la carte menu. Golfers will find a 27-hole golf course 600 metres from the hotel. Horse riding and bicycle hire are both offered nearby.
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El Cortijo Golf Hotel, Matalascanas
El Cortijo Golf Hotel is located on the Costa de la Luz in Matalascañas, Spain, 800 metres from the beach and 40 kilometres from Huelva.  Using traditional materials, such as wood, ceramics and iron, the three-storey El Cortijo Golf has a traditional Andalucian Style.  There is an outdoor swimming pool in the sub-tropical gardens. The hotel has a fitness suite, gift shop, reading room, and convention hall with cinema.  Water sports are offered at the beach, 800 metres away, including windsurfing, water skiing, and sailing. Bicycles and horses can be hired nearby and there is a golf course adjacent to the hotel. 
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Parador of Mazagón  - Huelva Province
Located in the Entorno de Doñana Natural Park, the Hotel stands in front of the ocean next to the extensive Mazagón beach, in the middle of a pine forest. A perfect place to enjoy the nature and the blue waters of the Atlantic. The building has a splendid garden with heated open-air swimming pools, a gymnasium, sauna, jacuzzi, etc.  The interior is characterised by pleasant, cosy spaces with decorative details that add joy and brightness. Cosy rooms with terraces and beautiful views, comfortable function rooms and a magnificent swimming pool round off its facilities.  The privileged setting of the Parador allows it to offer produce from the sea and the mountains. From the first, the prawns, clams and king prawns are recommended. From the inland, the jabugo ham, the steak and the Iberian pâtés. 
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Barcelo Punta Umbria Beach Resort, Punta Umbria
Barceló Punta Umbria Beach Resort is located in Punta Umbria, Spain, a fishing village on the estuary of the River Odiel which flows into the Golfo de Cadiz. The city of Huelva is 8.5 kilometres away.  This four-storey beachfront hotel complex is built around an outdoor swimming pool with a terrace and a poolside bar, and there is also a children's pool.  The Barceló Punta Umbria restaurant serves regional specialities and international dishes in buffet style and features show cooking.  Sporting facilities at the hotel include billiards, rifle shooting, aerobics, windsurfing and archery. The hotel also has a gym, an indoor heated pool, a sauna, a spa tub, and massage and beauty treatments are available.
Pato Amarillo Hotel, Punta Umbria
The Pato Amarillo is located in Punta Umbria, Spain. The beach is 70 metres away, the resort centre is 800 metres away, and Huelva is at an 18-kilometre distance. Set in 3,500 square metres of gardens, the modern Pato Amarillo is housed in a six-storey Mediterranean property, and extends to an outdoor pool with children's area.  Guests can relax in the beauty salon, take time out in the games room, and surf the web via the complimentary wireless internet access. The hotel offers a seasonal children's entertainment programme, and there is an onsite disco.The Pato Amarillo houses the informal Restaurant Combes, serving a range of Spanish and international dishes from an extensive buffet.
Pato Rojo Hotel, Punta Umbria
The Pato Rojo is located in Punta Umbria, Spain. The beach is 50 metres away, the resort centre is 600 metres away, and Huelva is at an 18-kilometre distance.  Spread over three storeys, the modern Pato Rojo is housed in a whitewashed Andalusian-style property, and is located between the Los Enebrales Natural Park, with its walking and jogging trails, and the beach.  Guests can enjoy use of the outdoor pool at the Pato Amarillo, situated 200 metres from the hotel, relax in the television room, and take time out in the games room. Complimentary internet connections are also available.  The Pato Rojo houses a relaxed restaurant serving traditional Spanish dishes. There is a bar offering snacks and drinks, and a complimentary buffet breakfast is provided daily.
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Huelva is a city in southwestern Spain, the capital of the province of Huelva in the autonomous region of Andalusia. It is located along the Gulf of Cadiz coast, at the confluence of the Odiel and Rio Tinto rivers. According to the 2005 census, the city has a population of 145,150 inhabitants.

Boardwalk, Cuesta de Maneli, Donana National Park, Huelva Province, Spain

Christopher Columbus

Among the attractions to visit in this province are the Columbus sites . These sites include the city of Huelva itself, Moguer, Palos de la Frontera, and the Rábida Monastery. La Rábida is where Columbus sought the aid of the Franciscan brothers in advancing his project of discovery. They introduced him to local rich sailors (the Pinzón brothers), and, eventually, arranged a meeting in Seville with Ferdinand and Isabella.

Thanks to those meetings, Christopher was able to arrange his first voyage, using resources and local crew (including ship captains). There is a persistent legend that Columbus received advice on how best to undertake a western passage by speaking with Alonso Sánchez, a sailor from the city of Huelva.

In the Huelva area, Columbus exchanged ideas, explored competing theories, and, after a time, put together the political and economic support that had been previously denied to him by other European monarchies.

Artists

The most outstanding artists in Huelva have been: the poet and prize Nobel of Literature Juan Ramón Jiménez, the sculptor Antonio León Ortega, the writer Nicolas Tenorio Cerero and the painter Daniel Vázquez Díaz.

Other plastic outstanding artists of Huelva are painting José Caballero, Pedro Gómez y Gómez, Antonio Brunt, Mateo Orduña Castellano, Pablo Martínez Coto, Manuel Moreno Díaz, Juan Manuel Seisdedos Romero, Francisco Doménech, Esperanza Abot, José María Labrador, Sebastián García Vázquez, Pilar Barroso, Juan Carlos Castro Crespo, Lola Martín, Antonio Gómez Feu, Rafael Aguilera and Florencio Aguilera Correa.

Events

  • Carnaval, fiesta
  • Festival de Cine
  • Fiestas Colombinas, fiesta first week of August
  • Fiestas de la Cinta, between 3rd - 8th September
  • San Sebastián, festival Jan 20th
  • Semana Santa (Easter Week)
  • Virgen de la Cinta, fiesta September 8
  • El Rocio
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