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Flor de Sal The salt crystals which form on the surface of the water in the evaporation ponds are called (Flor de Sal), Flower of salt. It is harvested from the top of the water when the salt crystals form, in the hot summer afternoons. This salt is the highest quality  and it is used to give that final taste to dishes and also in cold sauces. It is pure white with a smooth texture but a crunchy taste and only the traditional salt flats offer this type of salt. It has less sodium and is rich in magnesium, calcium, fluorine and iodine. Salt PyramidsRead More →

Huelva and Cadiz are surrounded by national parks. These parks which are not only set in the mountains and woodlands also take up  land along the coastline. It is in these parks that many of the traditional salt flats are located. I am excluding all the salt flats where salt is harvested using machinery. It is great to see the centuries old methods of harvesting salt still surviving today and they will survive for years to come simply down to the superior quality of their products. Of course I am no expert in this matter but Rosario Gómez Santana and Francisco Castillo Rodriguez owner ofRead More →

As you approach Isla Canela you cannot fail to notice the marshlands, which cover an area of 2,145 hectares. They are stunning and were declared a national park in 1989. Home to everything from mallard to black headed gulls. They are well worth exploring. The wetlands providing Ayamonte with a valuable export of flour as a large tidal mill once worked its banks. Now converted to a Eco museum the Mill was one of the most important tidal mills along this coast. The museum not only gives the history behind the building of the mill and the Rivero family but it also goes into detailRead More →

Jet Skis are available to rent from the Marina at Isla Canela for the experience of exploring the coast of Huelva and the Portuguese Algarve. You can choose  one of the eight routes accompanied by approved expert guides and enjoy the Atlantic coast and its virgin beaches in their purest state. This is a unique experience that will allow you to explore the coast  in a natural environment that we help to conserve so that we can continue to enjoy it.   The Jet Skis are a fleet of SEA DOO GTI SE 130 2018 2017, incorporating the latest advances in safety and comfort toRead More →

  The climbing wall is perfect for all kinds of training and courses. There are different walls and exercise areas where you can practice everything you need to become an experienced climber. The walls are 7 meters high and there are routes with difficulties of all levels.You will also find differences in inclination and crashes so you can prepare for natural rock climbs. There are various elements for your physical development and get a high intensity ascent: campus, climbing rope, horizontal ladder, multiple tables, TRX, weights and much more. Another area that you are sure to enjoy is the Boulder which looks like natural rock. It is a construction of 4 metersRead More →

The Church of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias is located in the square of the same name , in the historic center of Ayamonte, and has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in the Monument category. This parish church was built in the sixteenth century, although modified and expanded in later centuries, so it has different styles: Mudejar, Baroque and Neoclassical. It was designed by Matías Fernández Cardoso, who also made the Renaissance altarpiece of the main altar, which houses the image of the patron saint of the temple in a rococo-style central dressing room: the Virgen de las Angustias, in honor of the patron saint’s feast day . Ayamonte inRead More →

Do you want to enjoy your holiday doing something different? Isla Canela has the best beach in Spain to learn how to do Kitesurf, Paddle Board, and Canoe. The main activity is to teach kitesurfing courses to beginners, as well as improve the ability of others who already have experience. The sport is available for couples, familys and groups. The little ones can enjoy some surf lessons on the days when small waves arrive in several of the safe lagoons, this beach is perfect to learn surfing as the waves are not large that can intimidate students. It is also possible to rent Canoes andRead More →

GUADIANA XTREMME is located in the small but picturesque town of Sanlúcar de Guadiana, framed in the so-called Andalusian white villages of the province of Huelva. Guarded by a castle with two sentinel mills and the Guadiana River, on the Spanish and Portuguese shores, Sanlúcar de Guadiana is surrounded by unsurpassed beauty, rich gastronomy and quality tourist accommodation, proposing endless activities such as Flyboard, Kayak, Waterball, Paddle Surf, Pedal boats, Equestrian tourism, Mountain biking,  Hiking, Bouncy castle, Board games and Archery. Compatible with all models of jet skis, the Flyboard is a type of water jetpack attached to a boat which supplies propulsion to driveRead More →

Now that summer is in full swing what better way to have fun and cool off than a day out at the Aquopolis Water Park. The park is situated at Cartaya which is a 25 minute drive from Isla Canela. The high emotions are the most spectacular of the Park and ideal for adrenaline rushes. We are talking about Hurricane, Black Hole, Tornado and Kamikaze. The moderate attractions are the ones that most appeal to adults and children. Including Speed ​​Race, Zigzag, Wave Pool, Jacuzzi and Blue Lagoon. For the youngest of the family there are exclusive areas. For children to enjoy the experience of spending a dayRead More →

The Marismas de Isla Cristina nature reserve are located at the mouth of the river Carreras in the province of Huelva, Andalusia. Created in 1989  the natural park has a surface area of 21.45 square kilometres  shared between the municipalities of Ayamonte and Isla Cristina. You can explore trails through the area on foot, horseback or by bike. Beginning from the nearby town of Ayamonte, one of them crosses the greenway and leads to an old tidal mill that was used to grind cereal crops. From here, the trail enters the marshland and you will come across interesting species. There are a wide variety of bird species thatRead More →