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HUELVA

I. INTRODUCTION


Although Huelva may seem to lack the region’s famous attractions unlike the other provincial capitals, however, once you look past the industrial areas on the region’s outskirts, it is in fact a pleasurable place, which consists of fascinating historical monuments, lots of spectacular plazas, and, as you would usually expect from a city with a bustling port, an abundance of seafood bars as well as restaurants.


Located in the southern part of Spain and Andalusia’s western region, on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, the Costa De La Luz (“Coast of Light”), provides the tourists countless beaches, pine and juniper’s quintessential landscapes, and a host of villages and fishing towns. The coast extends up to the Doñana’s National Park, which is also known to be as a Biosphere Reserve and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.


The capital of the city of Huelva also bears the same name. It is located within the Gulf of Cadiz coast, at the convergence of the River Odiel and River Tinto. As per the year 2005 census, the city of Huelva has a population of 145,150 inhabitants. Huelga has been inhabited ever since 3000 BC. The city of Huelva is also the home of the Recreativo de Huelva, known as the oldest football club in Spain.


II. HISTORY


The city of Huelva was discovered by the Phoenicians. It was then inhabited by the Tartessians who named it Onos Baal, which is after the “Baal fort” and the Iberians later on. One of Huelva’s most significant moment was during the Roman period, wherein the copper reserves were discovered and the mining process began. Due to its own location, the Romans named it as “Onuba Estuaria” and its inhabitants were known as “Onubeses”. Apparently, the Romans stayed there up until the 5th century and later on, the Mooors occupied it who then created the Taifas kingdom. They were the ones who built the mosques, walls, forts and were also responsible for building those beautiful villages inland full of white houses.


Throughout Alfonso X’s reconquest from the year 1258 to 1262 to el sabio castles, churches and forts were constructed all over the province.


During the 15th century, Huelva became a lot more significant due to the discovery of America. Christopher Colombus began his expedition towards his discovery to the new continent from Puerto De Palos De La Frontier in Huelva,


Unfortunately, in the year 1755, the city of Huelva was completely destroyed by an earthquake and had to be reconstructed.


Fishing has often been one of the main contributors with regards to the economy of Huelva. Shellfish, Tuna, and other types of fish have contributed a significant amount of income to this province over the centuries along with the copper mines. The English bought the River Tinto copper mines during the 19th century and they also established the Victoria Neighborhood.


Industrial development occurred which entirely changed the industrial sector’s panorama during the year 1964. At present, the most vital sectors are services and tourism, notwithstanding the fact that the fishing industry and agriculture, especially strawberries are still extremely essential.


III. GENERAL INFORMATION


A. Huelva Y Lugares Colombinos


Huelva Y Lugares Colombinos is one of Huelva’s countless touristic zones. This particular Huelva is a maritime and coastal city which in fact overlooks the ocean, and is also located within the rivers of Tinto and Odiel.


There are actually countless of locations which are worth visiting here in the city of Huelva, and among them are the sites connected to the Christopher Columbus and the Discovery of America: The Columbus House and Monument, as well as the churches of San Pedro, the Nuestra Señora De La Merced cathedral and La Concepción.


These regions formed a route that has bee considered as a historic-artistic heritage, and is now known as the “Lugares Colombinos”. This route goes through the site around Palos De La Frontera and Moquer and additionally covers several regions in Andalusia which were mainly significant particularly for the preparation and execution of Christopher Columbus’ first expedition towards America’s discovery.


Picturesque and attractive zones which you cannot afford to miss in this particular area are the Carabelas Wharf, the La Rábida Monastery, the place where the replicas of the Pinta are located, the Pinzón Brothers House-Museum and the Niña and the Santa María.


B. OTHER INTERESTING INFORMATION


The city of Huelva’s distance beyond sea level measures 54 meters. Huelva also has 148, 027 inhabitants and has a province of the same name. Huelva city extends up to 145 km2, and they refer to their natives as Onubenses. Finally, their postal code starts with the numbers 210xx.


The province of Huelva may not be the best-known part of Andalucía among foreign visitors, yet it too has a lot to offer. It lies at the west of Andalucia stretches from Seville Province to Portugal.

The province is probably best known for its marshlands and national park, called the Coto Donaña where, amidst sand dunes, marshes, pinewoods and freshwater lagoons live flamingos, plus rare buzzards, lynx, mongoose and a startling variety of migratory birds.

Atlantic beaches with miles of unspoilt golden sand are also a feature of this province. The Coastline is known as Costa de la Luz.

To the north rolling wooded hills of the Sierra de Aracena complete the picture of this varied province that has so far escaped mass tourism.

Northern Huelva Province - Rolling Hills

Running along the northern border of the province lies the beautiful and little-visited Sierra de Aracena, an extensive range of pine-covered mountains and thinly populated valleys, where wild boar, eagles and deer still roam abundantly.

Another of Huelva province's better known attractions are the Caves of Marvel in the small town of Aracena. The different parts of the cave have particularly evocative names referring to their shapes and include the Hall of the Organs, the Hall of the Jewels, God's Glassworks and the Great Lake of the Emeralds.

The village of Jabugo is famous for its cured hams and other meat products.

Southern Huelva Province - Atlantic Coastline - Beaches and Marshes

There a several holiday resorts in the province which are particularly popular with the Spanish. One is Punta Umbria, known for its picturesque beaches and reached via the marshlands of the River Odiel, a natural wilderness with a great variety of birdlife, hemmed in by sand dunes and pine woods. The town is also famous for the fresh seafood and jumbo prawns served in numerous bars and restaurants.

Another Atlantic beach town to recommend is Matalascañas which has numerous hotels and restaurants. This is also an important centre for excursions, being less than 40 kilometres from Huelva City and 85 from Seville City.

The recommended route to Matalascañas is via El Rocio, a tiny village of white cottages and a simple church . This is the site of Spain's largest religious pilgrimages; a colourful event combining fervour and devotion to the Virgin del Rocio and all the excitement of an Andalusian fiesta. This is also the route to access the visitors centres of the Donaña National Park
This Huelva coast is known as Costa del La Luz.

City of Huelva - Follow Christopher Columbus

The actual city of Huelva dates back some 3000 years. Today it is large, sprawling and industrialised.

There are however some very interesting places not to be missed such as the quarter of English style Victorian Houses.

Just to the south, particularly around La Rabida a must for those interested in the story of Christopher Columbus.