Blog (Page 10)

Guadiana greenway Isla Canela is 17 kilometres long and runs along part of what used to be the mining railway line between Herrerias and Puerto de la Laja. Trains used to transport minerals to the river which gives its name to this route in Huelva province Isla Canela. In the 1960s the Spanish government drastically reduced its regional railway routes and closed down many train lines. Since the early 1990s, the government has been transforming these former railway lines into over 100 routes nationwide with 23 located in Andalucia. Between the villages of Minas de la Isabel and Puerto de la Laja the Guadiana routeRead More →

The Town Hall of Ayamonte, Isla Canela is launching the Trekking Route program this season the theme will be Movie Routes. These routes will be made in places that have been theaters of film movies. The first Route will be next November 10 and we will move to Las Minas de Riotinto Registration date from October 30 from 9:00. There are many films that have used our immediate environment as a backdrop for their stories and have made us enjoy them from the screen. What better way we will have this season to be able to enjoy some of the landscapes that have been captured in a selection of filmsRead More →

Come and see us at Isla Canela. Arrange your viewing trip with us you will be collected from Faro Airport by a private chauffer and taken to the Isla Canela Golf Hotel where you will be met by one of our representatives. You will stay for 2 nights with half board accommodation at a special rate of 70 Euros for the Room per night which will be refunded upon purchase. Your representative will explain about the area and the Island and you will be given a folder to browse at your leisure with photos and maps, etc. Depending on tides and if you wish youRead More →

We took the boat trip to Donana, Isla Canela which visits both the nature reserve and the national park. The trip travels alongside the beach of the park and was interesting both for the flora and fauna and seeing all of the different river traffic. The short walk through the park was very interetsing and the guide very informative. It was well worthwhile visiting the exhibition in the Ice Factory before we made the trip. We were better able to understand what we were seeing. The tour took around three hours which included a few stops on the way. The view is so beautiful. TheRead More →

The tapas restaurant Quitapenas in Ayamonte, Isla Canela is a wonderful place to visit at any time of the year. The newly relocated Tasca Quitapenas has more tables both inside and out as well as ample parking space because the location has the advantage of being on the outskirts of the town centre. Ideal for both tapas or a full sit down meal. One of the recommended tapas is the Beef Stew which is called Caldereta de ternera or the Salmorejo which is a cold tomato based soup similar to Gazpacho. The difference is the Gazpacho has more vegetables where the Salmorejo is simply water, salt, tomatoes,Read More →

La Rabida monastery in Palos de la Frontera, Isla Canela was constructed in 1412 on the site of a Moorish stronghold. Rabida is an Arabic word meaning fortress. Its Moorish influences can still be seen in its Mudejar architecture including the fine cloister. Since the beginning of the thirteenth century the Franciscan Friars have been present in this area. The monastery has witnessed one of the most significant events in the history of humanity the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus. La Rabida is where Columbus stayed between 1491-92 waiting for financial backing from the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella. The monastery surrounded by magnificent botanical gardens full ofRead More →

Exciting news a new ferry service from the Canaries to Huelva, Isla Canela. Fred Olsen Express and Balearia through its alliance Canary Bridge Seaways will launch the new route between the Canary Islands and Huelva on November 11th. There will be three weekly trips with two ferrys that will provide a reliable and quality service. The route will be triangular between the ports of Huelva, Isla Canela La Luz in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The departures from the Huelva, Isla Canela will be on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 8:00 p.m. while from the Canary Islands they will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays , at 12:00Read More →

The International Film Festival Fronteiras  of Ayamonte and Vila Real de Santo Antonio, Isla Canela will be held for the third year in the week of 20th to 27th October. For this new edition the organization of the exhibition invites all schools in the province so that they are encouraged to choose a day and participate in some of their morning sessions bus transport will be provided for the from each school to Ayamonte, Isla Canela and after enjoying the film session, back from Ayamonte, Isla Canela to school. The festival has the aim of disseminating film productions that embrace the theme borders and in each edition makes a commitment to the formationRead More →

The Wharf of the Caravels is a museum in Palos de la Frontera in the province of Huelva, Isla Canela autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Its most prominent exhibits are the life size replicas of Christopher Columbus’s boats for his first voyage  in 1492 to the Americas. The caravels are the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa María.  These were built in 1992 for the celebration of the fifth centenary of the discovery of the Americas. The replica caravels were built between 1990 and 1992 put through shakedown voyages and then in 1992 sailed the route of Columbus’s voyage. The caravels are moored at this modern dock onRead More →

The first edition of Isla Canela Guadiana Triathlon will be held on October 20 the race will be held along the two banks of the Guadiana River between Spain and Portugal. The competition, with departure and arrival in the Huelva town of Isla Canela includes  a long distance test 3800 meters of swimming, 180 kilometers by bicycle and 42 kilometers race. The price for this is €260. The other one of average distance 1900 meters of swimming, 90 kilometers on bicycle and 21 kilometers of race  with a price of €130. The swimming event will take place on the Isla Canela beach after which the athletesRead More →