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Think passionate flamenco, sherry, bullfighting and delicious tapas. And of course, the vast Atlantic Ocean for a refreshing dip, after or even during your walks. Behind the dunes lie areas filled with wonderfully scented pine forests. The bright green treetops contrast beautifully with the azure blue of the sea. Of course, a visit to the characteristic Andalusian village of Ayamonte with its winding streets should not be missed.
With more than three thousand hours of sunshine a year and an average temperature of around 22 degrees, you can enjoy walking there. Islantilla It is a region that includes the towns of Isla Cristina, Lepe and several villages. The area has various routes
hiking trails that you can download from the Islantilla website. Life in these marshes revolves around the sea, which is in constant motion twenty-four hours a day.
Protected natural area
The hiking trails run along wide, kilometre-long stretches of soft yellow sand, surrounded by dunes with pine forests, fed by the crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Much of the coast has been declared a Natural Park, a reserve
protected natural area. The result is unspoilt beaches, quiet dunes and sea and river estuaries, with no high-rise buildings or hotels on the coast.
On the first evening you will understand why this coast is called the Costa de la Luz. When you arrive, the horizon is tinged with all shades of pink, red and blue, it looks like a kitsch Bob Ross painting. With your camera in your hand, you marvel at the sky, which keeps changing colour. This sunset alone will make your trip unforgettable. The Costa de la Luz in the Spanish province of Huelva has many beaches that are over 10 kilometres long. With a pleasant sea breeze, it is pleasant here all year round.
Hiking in Islantilla.
First of all there is the Green Way. A path along which the railway used to transport salt to preserve the fish supply in the port of Isla Cristina. The Vía Verde del Litoral passes through marshes and vast fields of strawberry plantations for which Huelva is also famous. From February to June you have the opportunity to taste them. It smells very good during the walk. This beautiful route goes from Isla Cristina to Ayamonte through a protected nature reserve with marshes and a rich variety of flora, water birds and flamingos. The path runs through impressive nature, with a water mill along the way that houses a museum.
You can also walk through the Blue TrailsThese are walking tours that have a quality certificate in terms of safety, signage and maintenance. These are pleasant walking tours that you can download from this site.
You can find other walks in the Islantilla website and if you want more information on site, you can always visit the Mancomunidad office. From 2023, the walk West Coast It is officially declared a Short Distance Hiking Route. You can download this route.
Western Coast of Huelva. PR-A 131
Length 25 km, Time approx. 7 hours, Elevation approx. 120 m. This well-marked walk is circular and is divided into three independent circular routes that connect to each other. Because the walk is not difficult, you can do it all year round. The route runs along paved and unpaved paths, with some sandy ground from time to time. Alternating coastal area, dunes and pine and eucalyptus forests. With the occasional wooden walkway parallel to the coast. You also walk along the old trade route from Isla Cristina to La Antilla. The starting point is Pinar de Isla Cristina at the blue house that serves as an information centre. Much of the route runs through a protected nature reserve. Most of these routes are on Blue Trails. You can also walk the three routes separately.
1. Chameleon Route. Isla Cristina – Islantilla – Islantilla.
11 km, 2 hours in 50 min, gradient 17 m
Unpaved road
2. Cabezos Route. Islantilla – Islantilla.
5.5 km, 1.5 hours, elevation gain 112 m
paved road
3. New Umbria Route. Islantilla – Nueva Umbría – Islantilla.
10 km, 2.5 hours, gradient 5 m
Paved road and sand road.
You can find more walking routes on our website www.islantilla.es
