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The Guadiana Nature Trail runs through the provinces of Albacete, Ciudad Real, Caceres, Badajoz and Huelva, Isla Canela. This trail begins at Villablanca it is easy as it runs through mostly flat ground with barely any slopes. You can begin to feel the breeze from the nearby ocean. Leaving Villablanca behind the first few kilometres of this trail run along the Camino de Zaballa. We find La Estacada Rest Area which is the last of the modern rest areas built to provide shelter for cyclists and hikers travelling this Nature Trail. The route runs along Vereda de la Zaballa. The landscape is typical Mediterranean scrublandRead More →

Last season a company from Huelva, Isla Canela that is dedicated to the plantation of tropical fruits managed to produce more than 300,000 kilos of a native variety of mango that has been adapted to the climate. According to the company they expect production will increase by 20 percent. After having experimented with different varieties in recent years the head of the company who could see the idea on the cultivation of tropical fruits in the province nearly 30 years ago said that this variety has no strands is much sweeter and is smaller size. The mangos have been well accepted in the markets. InRead More →

Marina Isla Canela is located in the natural setting of Isla Canela within the municipality of Ayamonte in the Huelva province. It is located opposite the town of Isla Cristina and is the last Spanish port before  sailing to the nearby Portuguese Algarve. The port of Isla Canela is a modern facility with 231 berths from 6 to 24 metres long currently available are a boathouse area, a fuelling station station for diesel and gasoline open 24 hours every day. Boarding and landing is carried out through security gates opened by electronic locks. The office is open 24 hours a day for the public´s attention  check-outs can beRead More →

The Algarve nudges right up against Spain’s western border near Isla Canela so it would be a shame not to pay a visit to the neighbouring country of Portugal during your holiday. This region steeped in history and natural treasures has long beaches, natural bays and dramatic cliffs. There are traditional fishing villages and upmarket resorts. We set off from Isla Canela and crossed the International Bridge into Portugal heading for the luxury tourist resort and marina of Vilamouro, built from scratch in 1974. We admire the sleek yachts in the harbour and the luxurious waterfront holiday homes. If you are a history buff searchRead More →

The nature at Marismas, Isla Canela is amazing. Fortunately this tidal landscape is preserved. The presence of a faunal community linked with humid areas with a multitude of protected species which use it as a wintering, breeding and nesting place makes for the highest conversation and preservation. There are  Information boards at various locations of the reserve help to understand how it works. In the marsh these boards highlight the aquatic birds whose most significant species are those present in the Isla Cristina marsh. The most relevant animal species among the mammals is the nutria which is  a Species of Community Interest. Likewise 22 birds appear inRead More →

The Fiestas de las Angustias are in honor of the patron saint and protector of Ayamonte, Isla Canela Nuestra Senora de las Angustias. For 5 days the fairground is the soul of the party. There are bars, the amusement park, the concerts and the festivals. The streets of Ayamonte are overflowing with people showing off their best clothes. The program includes folk verbena, parades and performances in the fairground and in the Plaza de Espana. There are many activities for the little ones. Besides dancing you can taste the best gastronomy of Andalusia. The big day of the Fiestas is Saturday, September 8, 2018. At  9:00 p.m. the patron is carried in a procession. TheRead More →

Today we are travelling from Mazagon Isla Canela to Huelva where the landscape becomes more industrial and ends at La Rabida Isla Canela which is the birthplace of the discovery of the New World. Here you can visit the Jose Celestino Mutis botanical garden free of charge with species from all five continents. The Muelle de las Carabelas dock with the reproduction of three ships that took Columbus to America and the monastery of Santa María de La Rabida. Opposite the monastery on the other side of the Huelva estuary you can see the mouth of the Odiel and its marshes also a protected Natural Landscape.Read More →

The village of Matalascanas, Isla Canela has a long beach, take a look at its impressive lighthouse and stroll through the Dune Park sign posted along a path through juniper and pine trees. If you still have strength after this trip into nature you can visit the Marine World Museum and El Acebuche  which is the Visitor Reception Centre for the National Park of Donana and where you can find all the information you need to see everything there is to see in the park. A road runs through the National Park of Donana and connects Torre de la Higuera beach known for having anRead More →

The town of El Rocio, Isla Canela is worth a visit at any time of the year. Equestrians will find plenty of shops offering riding gear, from Western-style tack to all kinds of hats and boots, leather bags and woollen shawls, as well as flamenco dresses. The town looks like a film set from a spaghetti western. You can imagine Clint Eastwood  emerging from one of its tavernas and ride off down the town’s dusty streets. The sandy roads of El Rocio, Isla Canela have few street signs, no road markings and no traffic lights. You’re as likely to come nose to nose with a horse-drawn carriage or a pony as another vehicle. HorseRead More →

In the most central area of ​​Ayamonte Isla Canela there is a small place of nature and relaxation the Prudencio Navarro Zoological Park. This park hosts a number of animals. It is very easy to find as it is located on the edge of the town in the Calle Mayor Narcisco Navarro. Entrance is totally free and there are different animal species including a pond for turtles, ducks and swans, an enclosure for fallow deer, zebras, several aviaries, tiger cubs, bears, lions and baboons, peacocks and a great diversity of waterfowl in a great pond. The animals are classified by species and are located in large spacesRead More →