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HUELVA PROVINCE: MINING HERITAGE AND ATLANTIC SHORES

Mine tunnels echo copper light, beaches stretch along the Atlantic, jamón aroma rises from wood fires. Huelva is living heritage.

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📖 8 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Huelva, Punta Umbría and El Rompido beaches, Jabugo ham, Aracena caves, Riotinto mines, El Rocío and its pilgrimage. Huelva province, between Atlantic and Sierra Morena.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Huelva

capital maritime history coast

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Day 1
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Discover

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Historic center of Huelva and Plaza de las Monjas
2
Tinto Wharf on the Ría de Odiel
3
Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de la Cinta
4
Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Merced
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Activities

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Visit to the Huelva museum
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Next stop
Distance: 12.5 km
Travel time: 25min
2
Day

Punta Umbria

beach sailor family destination

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Day 2
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Discover

1
Bird watching in the marismas del Odiel
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Walk on the urban beach of Punta Umbría
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Activities

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Stroll in the pine forest behind the beach
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Next stop
Distance: 18.7 km
Travel time: 37min
3
Day

El Rompido

river mouth fishing village

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Day 3
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Discover

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Swimming and walking on El Portil beach
2
Discovery of the fishing village of El Rompido
3
View of the sandy spit of La Flecha del Rompido
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Activities

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Boat crossing to the sand spit
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Next stop
Distance: 33.1 km
Travel time: 1h06
4
Day

Ayamonte

border portuguese tradition village

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Day 4
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Discover

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Walk through the historic center of Ayamonte and marina
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Beach day at Isla Canela
3
Walk to Punta del Moral and its dunes
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Activities

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Water sports on Isla Canela beach
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Next stop
Distance: 37.8 km
Travel time: 1h16
5
Day

Sanlucar De Guadiana

river heritage preservation coast

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Day 5
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Discover

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Discovery of the white village of Sanlúcar de Guadiana
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Activities

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Panoramic views of the Guadiana and the Portuguese village of Alcoutim
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Next stop
Distance: 97.4 km
Travel time: 1h37
6
Day

Cortegana

castle mountain rural heritage

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Day 6
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Discover

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Visit to Cortegana castle and the historic center
2
Walk in the village of Almonaster la Real
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Activities

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Hiking in the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park
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Next stop
Distance: 10.4 km
Travel time: 21min
7
Day

Jabugo

jamón ibérico cured air

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Day 7
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Discover

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Discovery of the village of Jabugo and its heritage linked to Iberian ham
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Walk through the cobbled streets of Linares de la Sierra
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Activities

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Walk on the trails around Linares de la Sierra
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Next stop
Distance: 19.4 km
Travel time: 39min
8
Day

Aracena

crystal cave mountain gateway

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Day 8
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Discover

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Visit to the Gruta de las Maravillas
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Discovery of Aracena center and its castle
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Activities

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Walk through the rolling landscapes of the Sierra de Aracena
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Next stop
Distance: 29.1 km
Travel time: 58min
9
Day

Minas De Riotinto

mining museum copper red

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Day 9
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Discover

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Tour of the old Riotinto mine installations
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Observation of the red waters of the Tinto River
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Activities

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Tourist mining train journey
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Next stop
Distance: 49 km
Travel time: 1h38
10
Day

Niebla

fortress river medieval wall

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Day 10
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Discover

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Ramparts and historic center of Niebla
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Soto Dolmen in Trigueros
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Activities

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Walk in the countryside between Niebla and Trigueros
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Next stop
Distance: 31.1 km
Travel time: 1h02
11
Day

Palos De La Frontera

columbus exploration memory anchor

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Day 11
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Discover

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Discovery of Palos de la Frontera, Christopher Columbus's historic port
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Visit to Moguer and its monuments
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Activities

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Walk along the banks of the Tinto River near Palos
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Next stop
Distance: 52.2 km
Travel time: 52min
12
Day

Matalascanas

beach dune refuge protection

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Day 12
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Discover

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Discovery of Doñana National Park (Almonte sector)
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Walk on Matalascañas beach
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Activities

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Trail in the Matalascañas dune park
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Next stop
Distance: 20.8 km
Travel time: 42min
13
Day

El Rocio

pilgrimage wildlife sanctuary spiritual

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Day 13
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Discover

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Discovery of the village of El Rocío and its sanctuary
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Walk in the marshes of Doñana around El Rocío
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Activities

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Visit to the center of Almonte
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Next stop
Distance: 55.5 km
Travel time: 56min
14
Day

Huelva

capital maritime history coast

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Day 14
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Discover

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Last walk in Huelva to complete the visits
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Activities

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Free time to enjoy the Huelva coastline one last time

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, mild temperatures, blooming landscapes, ideal for sightseeing, moderate crowds, excellent value.

Fall (September-October): Comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, harvest season, perfect beach weather, cultural activities, good prices.

Summer (July-August): Hottest weather, peak beach season, highest prices, very crowded, festival season, intense heat inland.

Winter (November-March): Mild temperatures south, cooler north, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cultural attractions, ski season Pyrenees.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 12 and 18 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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