Huelva is one of the least visited regions in Andalucía, but it has many unique places to discover and explore. Indeed, its escape – so far – from mass tourism is one of its attractions. It lies at the western edge of Andalucía, bordered by Portugal to the west, Seville province to the east and the autonomía (autonomy) of Extremadura to the north.
It is probably best known for the Parque Nacional de Doñana, one of Europe’s most important wetland areas, and home to an incredible multitude of wildlife in its sand dunes, marshes, pine woods, salt flats and freshwater lagoons. Here is one of Europe’s last remaining habitats for the endangered lynx and the rare Spanish Imperial Eagle. The best time to visit is in winter and spring when the park is full of wildfowl. In winter thousands of geese and ducks arrive from the north, while in spring there are many flocks of breeding birds, including herons, spoonbills and storks.
A long Atlantic coastline with miles of unspoilt and often uncrowded beaches of golden sand is also a feature of this province. This forms part of the evocatively named Costa de la Luz (Coast of Light) that continues into Cadiz province. This coastline is rich in maritime history; most famously, it is where Christopher Columbus found his crew and ships and set sail for the New World.
In the north of the province is the gently rolling Parque Natural Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche, a protected area with excellent walking opportunities and home to the famed cured ham from Jabugo.
Isla Canela
The Vincci Seleccion Canela Golf Hotel
Vincci Canela
Vincci Canela
Vincci Canela Golf is a hotel that takes its inspiration from the Portuguese Quintas and 18th century palatial homes. It is located inside the Isla Canela Golf Course, beside the Guadiana estuary and just 5 minutes from the beach. This Boutique Hotel has 56 double superior rooms and 2 suites decorated in an avant-garde style and fully equipped with all kinds of details, as well as rooms specially adapted for disabled guests. All rooms have a balcony or terrace and a fully equipped en-suite bathroom
Its services include a restaurant offering haute cuisine, a cafeteria, a private car park, fitness centre, sauna, hammam, massage parlour, outdoor swimming-pool, meeting rooms, library, laundry service, golf-clubs room, 24-hour room service, 2 paddle-tennis courts, two football fields, bowling greens, an indoor swimming-pool, Jacuzzi.
ADSL service with WiFi access throughout the hotel.
Isla Canela Golf Club
Located on the estuary of the River Guadiana, the Isla Canela Golf Club, its vegetation and the microclimate in the area make playing on this course a pleasure. With a very comfortable walk due to the topography, some artificial features have been added. The result is a course with very long fairways shaped by sand dunes, surrounded by orange trees, eucalyptus trees and olive trees, which together with the strategically placed palm trees make the golf course, which appears easy at first sight, a hidden challenge.
Castro Marim Golf & Country
Situated beside the historical Portuguese Algarve, the course spreads over hills and pine forests with views over the River Guadiana and the neighboring towns in Spain. A course where careful playing is recommended, because of the water and the dirt tracks that can complicate a simple course.
El Rompido Golf Course
Located in the natural landscape of Las Marismas del Rompido salt marshes and with magnificent views over the Atlantic Ocean, the 18 holes that make up this course have been perfectly blended with the natural surroundings. An unforgettable experience for golfers of any level.
4* Iberostar Isla Canela
Pool at the Isla Canela
The hotel is located next to the seafront promenade and the long sandy beach, the village of Ayamonte as about 4 miles away.
The hotel offers a large lobby, restaurant withy show cooking, cafeteria, shop and indoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi. The outdoor pool is surrounded by gardens and has a pool snack bar.
All rooms have air conditioning /heating, hair dryer, TV, bath/shower,WC, safe to rent and a balcony or terrace. The hotel offers Half Board, Full Board and All Inclusive.
4*Riu Atlantico Hotel
Riu Atlantica Hotel
Isla Canela is a perfect place for spending a holiday on a splendid beach, surrounded by unspoilt nature. Far from the crowds, but with excellent quality of service, the last beach on Spanish territory before reaching Portugal is also one of the most beautiful. From here you will also be able to discover the natural charms of the region: beautiful marshlands, attractive villages and Spain’s most impressive national park: Doñana.
Islantilla
4* Resort Hotel Islantilla
Resort Hotel, Islantilla
The Islantilla Golf Resort was opened in 2001 and it is already establishing itself as one of the finest golf hotels on the Costa de la Luz, set in a very enviable position bordering the impressive Islantilla golf course. It is located only five minutes drive away from the lively town of Islantilla, where you can find an excellent array of shops, bars and restaurants. Rooms are equipped with a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, mini-bar, telephone, safe, air-condition, satellite TV and a balcony or terrace. The hotel offers a 27-hole golf course, indoor & outdoor swimming pools, restaurants, bars, fitness centre, paddle tennis and a beauty centre with hairdresser, massage, sauna, Jacuzzi & Hydro Massage Spa.
4* Asur Suites & Spa Hotel
Suites & Spa Hotel Islantilla
Set on Andalucia’s Costa de la Luz, Asur Hotel Islantilla Suites & Spa is 200 metres from Islantilla Beach. Each air-conditioned suite is spacious and bright with a lounge area private terrace, minibar, safe , TV and modern en suite bathroom. The Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by terraces and sun loungers. The spa also features a large indoor pool and thermal circuit, as well as a jacuzzi, Turkish bath and gym.There is a buffet restaurant with show cooking for lunch and dinner and there is also a poolside snack bar. The Hotel is situated 37 km from Huelva and 20 km from the border with Portugal. There are many golf courses within a 10-minute drive, including El Rompido and Isla Canela.
El Rompido
3* Hotel El Rompido
Outdoor pool at El Rompido
5* El Rompido Golf Resort
El Rompido Golf Resort Outdoor Pool
El Rompido Golf and Beach Resort is a 5* hotel located in El Rompido, a picturesque fishing village in Cartaya, on the west coast of Huelva. The Resort faces the mouth of Rio Piedras and is only an hour away from Seville and Faro.
- 196 rooms including 12 suites
- All rooms include terrace or balcony, bathroom, air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, room service, safety box
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Spa area with indoor heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, solarium, sauna, steam room, massage and beauty treatments
Matalascañas
4* Hotel Tierra Mar Golf
Pool and beach side location of the Tierra Mar Golf
The Hotel is situated on the front line of the beach at Matalascanas, on the south eastern coast of Spain’s Atlantic Coast and inland is the National Park of Doňana.
The Hotel has a small indoor pool, Jacuzzi sauna and small gym, the outdoor pool is on a terrace overlooking the sea with terraces of sun loungers for the sun lovers.
The restaurant has fantastic sea views and serves buffet style food, there is also a pool snack bar open at lunch time in the summer months. During the golf season sea view rooms are usually free of charge .
The Dunas De Doňana golf course is less than 10mins walk away or 2mins drive.