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On the Costa de la Luz Andalusia meets with the Atlantic. Its sandy golden
beaches extend from the rivermouth of the Guadiana in Ayamonte in Huelva province,
to almost the Guadalquivir rivermouth in Cadiz. It forms an arch of over
200 km of beaches lined with pines which reach within a few metres of the
sea. Over 3000 hours of sun a year and a mild, calm climate invite the tourist
to visit places barely altered by man's presence and to particapate in the
activities offered by resorts.
HUELVA
120 kilometres of coast include a total of 15 incomparable beaches, from the
mounth of the Guadalquivir to the Guadiana, all featuring the same soft, golden
sand and quiet, clean water. They can be considered 4 large beaches divided
by the mouths of their rivers: from Matalascañas to Mazagón,
from Punta Umbría to el Rompido, from La Antilla to Isla Cristina and
from Punta del Moral to Ayamonte.
The Huelvan coast, dotted with many thick pines, is animated by intense
marine activity. Further inland, between the wetlands and the sea, is the
Doñana National Park, of rich and varied fauna.
CADIZ
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- Sanlúcar de Barrameda
- Chipiona
- Rota
- Puerto de Santa María
- Puerto Real
- Cádiz
- San Fernando
- Zahara de los Atunes
- Tarifa
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From Sanlúcar de Barrameda at the Guadalquivir estuary, along 260 km
of coast are found the finest golden sandy beaches of the peninsulsar. The
route is full of surprises in the landscape as land, sea, ancient fortresses and
remains of anciente civilizations combine. An example of this are the
Roman remains of Baelo Claudia, near Tarifa, on the Punta de Europa where the
Atlantic and Mediterranean seas meet together. From there, without losing
sight of the sea, one can continue to the end of the route at the mouth of
the river Guadiaro.
The Cadiz coast is backed by fields of vines and olive groves with their
twisted trunks.
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