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You can forget about certain modes of transport such as  boats, planes, trains and cars, how about travelling from Spain to Portugal on a zip wire. This is a unique experience in one of the most amazing areas of Andalusia, where you will discover the freedom of flying without wings. Limite Zero is the first and only cross-border zip line in the world to provide a unique experience crossing over the River Guadiana from Spain to Portugal using a zip wire. In a jump of 720 m, you will be in Alcoutim, Portugal and will be able to take some splendid photographs. You will crossRead More →

Leaving Isla Canela head across the river to a place called Castro Marim to explore the castle. Castro Marim is the first town after crossing the bridge into Spain. It takes around 15 minutes to get there from Isla Canela. The village of Castro Marim is situated between two hilltops on top of one of them is Castro Marim Castle and on the other Fort Sao Sebastian. The border with Spain and Portugal is the Guadiana river only two kilometers to the east. The Castle has a rectangular shape with 4 round corner towers and 2 entrances. It is probably, in origin, a castle builtRead More →

The sailing school has two offices, one of which is based in Isla Canela and the other one in Punta del Moral. Both have an easy access from the motorway. The Isla Canela office is on the beach at the end of the promenade next to the beach bar Bombadill. The Punta del Moral office is on the beach next to the beach bar La Sonrisa. The sailing schools are located very close to car parks, restaurants, cafes and supermarkets. You will feel in the middle of the nature as the school is located in a natural enclave of magnificent beauty the Bajo Guadiana. ThereRead More →

If your travelling to or from Faro I can highly recommend a visit to the forum shopping centre. It’s a very close to the airport and has a large selection of shops and a great big hyper market. Open until 11pm. It takes about a hour from the airport to arrive It your İsla Canela Property. The shopping centre is located on the western entrance of Faro, only 5 minutes from the airport, Forum Algarve is one of the largest shopping centres in the area. There are 120 shops including, 20 restaurants and 5 cinema screens, a Hypermarket and a parking area for 2.250 cars,Read More →

The traditional Saca de las Yeguas remains the same as it was from about 500 years ago. It is one of the oldest traditions in Andalusia, Isla Canela. Every June 26 the riders known as  Yeguerizos make their way through the marshes of the Donana Natural Park with hundreds of wild horses. The animals are taken back to the Aldea del Rocio where they are washed and prepared for sale. Those that are not sold are later released. In the early hours of the morning the Plaza de la Aldea del Rocio is completely deserted and silent. The air is dry and dusty and you wonder whatRead More →

The Gruta de las Maravillas which translates to the Grotto of Wonders is a great place to visit. It is situated in Calle Pozo de la Nieve which is in the heart of the town of ​​Aracena, in the province of Huelva. To get there by car from Isla Canela takes approximately two hours. The cave is located under the Cerro del Castillo, on which the Prioral del Castillo church and the rest of an old fortress sit. Those responsible for the management of the Gruta de las Maravillas have already taken all the relevant safety and security measures to protect visitors from the contagionRead More →

If there is an adjective that defines Huelva, Isla Canela perhaps the most recognized and widespread is discoverer, full of magic. This is how thousands of people describe Huelva, Isla Canela. An open, curious, friendly society eager to discover every corner, every feeling, every person, every emotion.  But not only is Huelva, Isla Canela a discovery destination in itself, but the province is a destination to be discovered by many people. The history, landscapes, food, people and traditions have a thousand and one reasons to invite everybody to discover Huelva, Isla Canela. There is such a lot on offer to you including the qualities to make you connectRead More →

With working from home on the rise across the whole world after the pandemic, the need to live close to the office or town/city centres is rapidly reducing. As long as an office employee has access to internet and a computer they can work anywhere in the world. A property insurer in the UK carried out a survey to see which European cities British people would choose to live in if they could carry on with their jobs from home. The answers were based upon various criteria, but these included being able to make their money go further and increase their savings if they wereRead More →

Here is something for all of you who are fans of yachting. Next Saturday which is September 12th 2020 in front of the beaches of Isla Canela, this now traditional event for all Ayamontinos will be held this is now the tenth time. The event is organized by the Club Nautico de Isla Canela and Marina Isla Canela, the regatta will be open to the CRUISES one-design class with and without ORC measurement certificate. Both of the organizers have taken the necessary preventive measures to ensure the safety of both participants and spectators. Temperatures will be taken upon arrival and no one will be ableRead More →

If you are a regular golfer playing at Isla Canela you most likely understand the burden of taking your own golf clubs and equipment, also the ever increasing plane costs to transport your own clubs. There is also the risk of lost or damaged clubs transporting your golf clubs from home to your departure airport and the bother of getting your golf clubs to your hotel or holiday apartment, it makes sense to hire top quality golf clubs and trolleys. There is a brilliant company in Huelva, Isla Canela who operate a premium Golf Club and Trolley Hire service from their base in Southern Spain,Read More →