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Welcome to Costa de la luz |
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Costa de la Luz (or "Coast of Light", in English) represents nowadays one of the most attractive spots in Spain for the Northern European market, whether as a holiday destination or as a target for property investments. Not in vain it is called the Coast of Light, for it is sunlight that bathes its voluptuous and unspoilt coastline, even in wintertime. It covers two main provinces in the Spanish region of Andalucia: Huelva and Cadiz. This area is also known as the "Spanish Algarve" due to its proximity to the Algarve in Portugal, in fact, only the flow of the river Guadiana separates this Portuguese region from it's Spanish brother. |
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AYAMONTE the door of Spain |
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Ayamonte, set on a hill gazing at the River Guadiana, is the most eastern point in Costa de la Luz and in all the South of Spain. Ayamonte is often referred to as "The doors of Spain" due to its proximity with the neighboring country of Portugal, to which is linked by the modern International Bridge. The municipal limit consists of 145'40 square kilometres. The extension is strengthed from the littoral edge to the North, following the course of the river. Ayamonte borders on San Silvestre de Guzmán to the north, on La Redondela and Isla Cristina to the East; on the Atlantic Ocean to the south; and on River Guadiana to the west. |
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Isla Canela is a natural island separated from the main land by a river, located in the municipality of Ayamonte and just a 5 minute drive from the centre of this port town. It's situated in the Spanish Costa de la Luz , very close to the border of Portugal. It is well connected to the airport of Faro and the capital of Huelva by motorways, while the island itself is removed from the major through roads of the area. |
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The beautifully picturesque pueblo of Villablanca is located in the heart of the Spanish countryside in Costa de la Luz benefiting lovely views over the valley of orange orchards, olive groves and strawberry fields. As the name suggests Villablanca is built solely of traditional white Spanish houses that add to the natural beauty of the area when gleaming in the daily sun. This tranquil location is definitely a place where you can get away from it all; while away the afternoon sitting in the village square, or relax drinking coffee on the cobbled village streets with the locals whilst the horse and cart passes by. The village offers a range of traditional bars, cafes and restaurants and a supermarket |
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The attractive Spanish holiday resort of Islantilla is located just 20kms east of the Spain-Portugal border. The coastline is an endless stretch of fine golden sandy beach complete with a delightful promenade perfect for walking or cycling. There are numerous traditional Spanish cafes and restaurants along the beachfront great for sampling the local cuisine and the fresh catch of the day. The resort has a well established commercial centre providing good shops and boutiques and other facilities. The town comes alive in the summer months when Spanish holiday makers from Seville and Madrid come to enjoy the area. |
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Located in the western part of the province, in Costa de la Luz , Isla Cristina is a modern town with a long seafaring tradition, a great place all sorts of regional products, from salted meats to canned fish.
Once an island but now surrounded by marshes this town constitutes an important fishing port & popular summer resort. It is located not far south east of Ayamonte |
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Lepe is famous as the strawberry capital of Spain, and unfortunately its inhabitants are is also the subject of hundreds of Spanish jokes. The main beach in Lepe - Beach of La Antilla, just 5 km from the city, it's an open air place in front of the sea which counts with more than 20 km of littoral. Due to the growth of tourism in Spain during the 60's, Lepe and its beach, La Antilla, began to detach as a touristic spot of interest |
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