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The province of HUELVA, on the Atlantic Ocean,
is on the border with Portugal, separated by the Guadiana river (which is now
crossed by a bridge providing easy access by road). It covers nearly 10.000
km² and is divided into four perfectly delimited regions: mountainous,
mining, agricultural and coastal.
The majority of Huelva's splendor is spread throughout the province:
La Rábida was the point of departure for
Columbus' voyage to discover America (visiting the interesting Columbian places
is highly recomended). The Condado area delights it's visitors with wines and
beautiful towns. The mountain range of Aracena with
the Gruta de las Maravillas (Caves of Wonder),
Alájar and Jabugo, which has become world
famous for its jam. The Cortegana range has a castle
and small towns (Funenteheridos, Galaroza, Almonaster la Real...). It is a land
of chestnut trees, hills, perennial vegetation, and mountain pastures. The
mining region is home to the towns of Tharsis,
Río Tinto and Nerva.
The agricultural region includes the towns of Bollullos
del Condado, La Palma del Condado, and
Almonte the most universal town in the area owing to
a yearly pilgrimage to a small village called
El Rocío.
There are rich marshes near the mouths of the Odiel and Tinto rivers.
The Coto de Doñana is near the seaside
beachscapes which start at Matalascañas and
extend to Ayamonte (where there is a national
Parador, a lodging facility) after passing through
Mazagón (which also has a Parador), Punta
Umbría, and Isla Cristina. The area has a
well deserved name which says it all: The Coast of Light.
It's folkloric soul is present in it's fandangos from famous authors such as
Alonso, Calañas, El Cerro, Almonaster, Santa Bárbara, and
Encinasola, among others.
Huelva's gastronomy offer a unique array of shrimp
and other crustaceans from its seas.
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| HUELVA |
415.000
Ext.: 10.085 Km²
Capital: Huelva
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