European Destination of the Week - Huelva
When people visit Andalucia, Spain’s southernmost province, they normally go to the classic tourist destinations along the coast, or the historic cities of Seville, Grenada and Cordoba. But sitting close to the Atlantic coast, and steeped in a unique history all of its own, Huelva is an interesting town to add to your itinerary.
Huelva is a maritime town located between the rivers Guadiana and Guadalquivir. Christopher Columbus is an important figure in Huelva’s history. Interesting sites to visit include Moguer, Palos de la Frontera, and the Rábida Monastery. La Rábida is where Columbus sought the help of the Franciscan brothers in when organising his voyage to the Americas.
The modern city of Huelva is small and pleasant. The worker’s district in the Victoria area is particularly beautiful. The barrio was built for the workers on the Rio Tinto River, and consists of quaint houses and narrow streets. The rest of the city is home to many lovely churches, historic buildings and museums.
Huelva is close to the seaside resort of La Antilla, which is where many townspeople go during the summer months. Hiring a car is a good idea, especially if you want to follow the Columbus trail, or visit the nearby Donana nature reserve.
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