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Places in Spain - Costa de la Luz

 

The Costa de la Luz comprises of 300km of coastline, the southernmost in mainland Spain on the Atlantic side, stretching from Ayamonte, on the border with Portugal to Punta de Tarifa in the Straits of Gibraltar. It incorporates two provinces of lower Andalucia, Huelva and Cadiz and several nature reserves of national importance such as the Doñana National Park. This wide expanse of unspoilt land makes it a nature lovers paradise. This coastline is one of the most desirable for buying property.

Miles of sandy, unspoilt beaches and nature in its purest form are the main attractions of this part of Spain. It has yet to succumb to the mass tourism and building boom of its neighbour, the Costa del Sol. As the upsurge in demand for housing along this coast rises, it is evident to see that the area will continue to attract visitors and residents alike, but for the time being, the peace and tranquillity remains intact. Local government are already putting into effect, plans to protect the area and to stop the illegal building that has all but destroyed other areas.

 

 
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Birdlife along the coast is quite unique and Tarifas long, sandy beach is host to many rare sea birds. At La Janda, a wetland north-west of Tarifa is home to wintering cranes in great numbers. The whole area is home to Griffin Vultures and Eagles who glide on the warm thermals, looking for food. White storks and egrets are common sights and during the summer, several species of rare butterflies are in evidence. The plant life of the is also of great importance with many flowers and plants being found here that cannot be seen anywhere else in Spain. The Costa de la Luz is also famous for its sunsets.
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Here we briefly explore some of the major locations, follow the links for detailed reports:

Ayamonte, next to the River Guadiana that divides Portugal and Spain marks the start of Huelva´s part of the Costa de la Luz. Known as the ´gateway to Spain`, it is a lively trading centre with an important port. It has a thriving canning and salting industry, It also boasts a rich architectural heritage.

 

The N431 highway runs along the coast from Ayamonte to Huelva and along the way are several side roads that lead to the important fishing ports including Isla Cristina with it's 8km stretch of beaches. Further along the coast lies Islantilla, a new tourist and sports resort with magnificent hotels and a cliff-top golf course. La Antilla has a wonderful beach. Lepe is a busy town that thrives on agriculture, fishing and tourism Within the town you will find a wealth of history and churches, some of which are the best in the province.

 

Huelva has always had a fishing industry and this still remains today, distributing fresh produce to the whole of Spain. In it's past, Huelva has also been the centre of mineral mining from the nearby river beds. On the other side of the Rio Tinto stands Moguer, a beautiful town with many interesting sights to see including the famous Convento de Santa Clara where Christopher Columbus gave thanks after returning from his first voyage. From here, head to the coast to find the beach of Mazagon, dotted with pine trees and home to a fine marina and many splendid hotels. The beaches along here are particularly good for wind surfing and other water sports. From this point you are very close to the Doñana National Park.

 

Cadiz is to be found on the eastern side of the park and between here and Tarifa there are 150km of fine beaches. Inland is the city of Jerez.

 

 

 
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