Huelva province is a place where we can enjoy a lot of entertainment and places to see. Known for its impressive beaches, here we also find historic towns and towns that are well known for various reasons. That is why we are going to see everything that you will be missing if you do not visit Huelva.
En Huelva we have mountains and we have beaches, small towns and cities. Like many other provinces, it is difficult to make a list in which to find everything that can be seen, but we will put some of the places that we think are essential to see Huelva.
City of Huelva
One of the things to do is go to the city of Huelva. In the Huelva capital we can go to the Plaza de las Monjas to see the statue of Columbus and have a drink in the bars in the pedestrian square. In Huelva we also find a cathedral, which was the church of the Merced convent from the XNUMXth century. On its façade we see a clear Baroque style but inside it highlights the Renaissance with colonial touches. In the Reina Victoria neighborhood we can see some peculiar houses built in a marked English style, created by an English company more than a century ago. El Muelle del Tinto is a beautiful industrial-style work of engineering that is perfect for a stroll. Also very close to the capital, we can see the Marismas del Odiel, a wetland declared a biosphere reserve.
Palos de la Frontera
This population is part of the Route of the Columbian Places of Huelva and it has been proclaimed as the cradle of the Discovery of America. You can do this route through the town seeing the docks where the caravel La Pinta was built, passing through the square of the church of San Jorge where the Royal Pragmatic of the Catholic Monarchs was read, ordering two caravels to be put to Columbus's orders. In this church the entire crew also prayed before leaving for the unknown. You can also visit the house of the Pinzón family, which today is a museum.
Fog
Niebla is a historical place that the Phoenicians already discovered. This population stands out for having an Arab wall that remains intact. The St. Martin's church was a former synagogue of which we can only see the apse. It is also possible to see the Roman bridge over the Tinto river. Finally, you have to go through the Castillo de los Guzmanes, which is somewhat damaged by the Lisbon earthquake and because it was blown up when the French left. But it remains standing and we can see the old dungeons.
Almonaster the Royal
This population is in the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park. In the highest part we will see a walled enclosure where there are remains of a Visigoth church, a mosque and a Christian fortress. The mosque is the most important Islamic building in the province and the best preserved. Walking through the town of Almonaster la Real we can see the church of San Martín in the Gothic Mudejar style with a curious doorway in Manueline style that reminds us of the monuments of Portugal.
Doñana natural park
This natural area is undoubtedly one of the visits that should be made. You have to dedicate a day to see the park in depth. It can be done on your own but also in guided tours that are highly recommended so as not to miss any important point. During the visit, you will go through the different visitor centers where we can see places to watch birds or walk trails through which to enjoy the nature of the park. We can also see the Palacio del Acebrón, an old palace house that today is an exhibition site.
Punta Umbría
Punta Umbría is one of the coastal towns in Huelva that have become authentic tourist centers. Its great attraction is its beaches such as Canaleta Beach or Punta Umbría Beach. In Calle Ancha we can enjoy bars and shops, being one of the liveliest. In this town we can also see the Torre Umbría, an old bastion to defend against attacks by sea. Nor should we forget the area of the promenade and the port, where we can taste the rich gastronomy of the city.
mogur
Moguer is known for being the land of Juan Ramón Jiménez so one of the first things we should do is visit the Zenobia and JR Jiménez museum, which is a typical Andalusian house. In the street of the riverbank is the birthplace of the writer and has been converted into a museum. In addition, around the town, we can find sculptures dedicated to the work of Platero and I.