The Costa de la Luz is Spain's most southwesterly coast, stretching from Gibraltar to the Portuguese border. The 'Coast of Light' is where the hustle and bustle of the other Spanish costas are left behind and the true, natural beauty of Spain shines through.
Facing out into the Atlantic Ocean, you will find some of the most incredible beaches in Spain, with finer, whiter sands than their Mediterranean neighbours. Stretching almost the entire coastline, the beaches are typically framed by sand dunes and pine trees creating natural, rugged landscapes.
The city of Huelva offers surprisingly modern architecture and fashionable shops, so it's easy to forget that this is one of the oldest cities in Spain from which Christopher Columbus set sail on his voyage of discovery over 500 years ago.
With nature playing a key role in this corner of Spain, the Doñana National Park, boasts a wealth of flora and fauna, making it one of the largest and most interesting bird and wildlife sanctuaries in Europe.
The breeze rolling in off the Atlantic creates ideal conditions for a variety of watersports with windsurfing and surfing attracting visitors from all over the world. Sun, sea, superb beaches, relaxation and sports all combine perfectly in a place with natural surroundings and an ideal climate rarely falling below 12 degrees. |