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Places in Spain - Huelva

 

Huelva is a province within Andalucia. The city of Huelva is a coastal city, along the Costa de la Luz, characterised by the wide estuary that becomes the River Odiel. The city is full of Andalucian architecture, including the Cathedral of La Merced (18th century). The heart of the city is the shady Las Monjas Square (pictured below).

 

Huelva has a close connection to the discovery of America, in so much as the Caravels set sail on the 3rd August 1492 from the docks that were once located here.

 

 

The Casa Colon, House of Christopher Columbus, (pictured below) is an impressive building that now houses a conference centre. Behind the house is a courtyard with orange trees and a water feature. Opposite stands a monument to the discovery of America.

 

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Huelva also boasts the Monastery of Santa Clara, its size and artistic value, one of the most outstanding monuments of the province.

The Convent of San Francisco stands nearby, also worth inspection.

The Corpus Christi Hospital is now converted into a theatre.

The city is proud of its open-air sculpture museum that exhibits the work of many of Spain's finest contemporary sculptors. The Provincial Museum (above), houses a fine collection of artefacts. The gardens are pictured left.

There is an interesting area within the city that is currently in the process of being designated a monument of historic interest. The Queen Victoria Workers' Quarter is a group of terraced houses built in English style in 1917 to house the workers for the Rio Tinto Mining Company.

When it comes to fiestas and traditions, Huelva has much to offer. One of the main events starts in July and runs into August. The Fiestas Colombinas marks the city's' connections to America with festive activities and sporting and cultural events. The city also provides bullfights in the new bullring during the bullfight season.

The city celebrates its annual fair, Fiestas de la Cinta between 3rd - 8th September. This includes daily horseback displays and horse races. These two major celebrations also combine with many others. One other festival that is worthy of note is the Festival de Cine. The Ibero-American film festival is a showcase for excellent movies that are rarely seen in commercial cinemas.

 
 

 

The city has several major parks. The first, of huge proportions is the Parque Moret which also houses the sports centre. There is another park in which to rest, near the seafront, called the Jardin de Muelle. You will find the tourist information centre close by, just off the Plaza 12 de Octubre. Pictured right is the Port Office.

The province of Huelva offers immense beaches, scattered with shells. The coastal area is taking the overspill from the crowded Costa del Sol.

There are ample good quality hotels in the area and several major golf courses.

The province is also well known for the Doñana National Park, one of the most noteworthy places in Europe. By the mouth of the Guadalquivir River, the area covers a huge expanse of protected land.

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