 Huelva Andalucia's most western province encompassing the naturalist's paradise, the National Doñana Park to the east and bordered by Portugal to the west. The latter is known worldwide for its bird population and is a vital stopping place on migration routes. Today the province is an important source of agricultural produce, especially fruit. Millions of its large fresh strawberries are exported throughout Europe each year.
Visit: The beaches, Doñana Park, and stop to enjoy the wonderful taste of the fruit
Along the coast between Huelva and Cadiz are some excellent beaches, which have managed to escape the over-development of other coastal spots.
Just so you know:
The town of Huelva is most known as the site from which Christopher Columbus set sail for America.
Once every year the 'Romería de Rocio' is held in the village of Rocio. This is an annual pilgrimage and fair which usually coincides with Whitsuntide. |
