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| Ayamonte | ||
| region | Andalusia | |
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| Residents | 21.104 (2020) | |
| height | 63 m | |
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Ayamonte is a Spanish city in the Huelva Province, in the Autonomous Region of Andalusia on the border with Portugal.
background
At the mouth of the Río Guadiana in the Atlantic there was already at the time of the Second Punic War (200 BC) a Greek settlement called Anapotaman (over the river), later a Roman castle guarded the mouth of the Ostium fluminis anae. From there an important trade route led to the north Merida. It is believed that Ayamonte played a strategically important position during this period.
More recently, evidence of a settlement in the area was discovered as early as the Copper Age (4300-2200 BC) (Dolmen of Cabezo del Romeral).
There are no surviving documents from the time of the Moorish rule, in 1239 the Moors were expelled from Portugal by the troops of King Sancho II and the place was placed under the Santiagoorden. In 1263 the Guadiana was established as the border between Portugal and Spain, and the town came under the sovereignty of the Castilian crown. At the beginning of the 14th century, Ayamonte came into the possession of the Guzman family together with Lepe. In 1471 the title was given to the Duke of Béjar, Pedro de Zúñiga Conde de Ayamonte bestowed, in 1521 King Carlos I bestowed the title on Francisco de Zúñiga y Guzmán II Marqués y señor del estado de Ayamonte. In the 16th century, the port of Ayamonte gained some strategic importance, as large ships could also enter here. In 1664 Ayamonte received the title from King Philip IV muy noble y real ciudad, so the city rights.
Towards the end of the 20th century, tourism gained in importance and mainly Spanish tourists discovered the beaches of Playa de Isla Canela and Playa de Punta del Moral, about 7 km away from the city, and the two urbanizations were created Isla Canlea and Punta del Moral.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airports are the Aeroporto Internacional de Faro (IATA: FAO) (distance 60 km) in Portugal and the Aeropuerto de Sevilla (IATA: SVQ) (distance 140 km). Most of the package tours to the hotels in Isla Canela are offered to Faro airport.
By train
The nearest train station is in Vila Real de Santo António in Portugal, the terminus of the Lagos – Faro – Vila Real railway line, a connection to the Spanish railway network is in Huelva (Distance 50 km)
Ayamonte can use the company's intercity buses DAMAS several times a day from Seville, Isla Cristina and Huelva (called Isla Cristina) as well as Malaga (1 * daily) Socibus drives to and from several times a day Madrid.
In the street
Exit 131 of the A-49 motorway (Autovía del Quinto Centenariovon) Sevilla-Ayamonte (continue over the Ponte Internacional do Guadiana as A22 towards Faro and Lagos)
By boat
To Vila Real de Santo Antonio In Portugal, on the opposite bank of the Río Guadiana, an old ferry runs every 30-40 minutes during the day.
mobility
Within the town you can easily cover all distances on foot or by bike, a rental car or bike is recommended for excursions.
- Cars golf, Avda. de las Garzas, s / n.
Move in the place urban buses on one line from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Sundays and public holidays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
Tourist Attractions
- Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de las Angustias. The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de las Angustias was built in the 16th century and rebuilt after being partially destroyed by the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. Worth seeing is the statue of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias, the city's patron saint from the 16th century.
- Iglesia de El Salvador. The Iglesia de El Salvador was built in the 15th century on the foundations of a former mosque in the Mudejar style, later expanded in the Baroque style. It is located in the highest and oldest part of the city, the Barrio de La Villa, near the former Moorish fortifications.
- Iglesia de San Francisco. Part of the former Franciscan monastery founded in 1527 in Barrio de La Villa, is a renaissance building with a graceful bell tower. Inside there is a beautifully painted ceiling and columns decorated with ancient inscriptions.
- Ermita de San Sebastian. Also in Barrio de La Villa, was built in 1520 by order of Carlos I (Charles V) in the Sevillian style. Badly damaged in the Spanish Civil War, it was restored in 1948 and 2000. Today it serves as a culture and exhibition center.
- Plaza de la Laguna. The central square of the city. It is lined with benches richly decorated with azulejos. It says that here too town hall (Ayuntamiento de Ayamonte), a typical Sevillian style building from the 18th century. (Viewing possible during office hours).
- Palacio del Marqués de Ayamonte. The former residence of the Marquis of Ayamonte was built in the 17th century by D. Manuel Silvestre de Guzmán the Marqués de Ayamonte.
- Torre de Canela. An almost 18 meter high fortress tower from the 16th century on the road to Punta del Moral. You can find towers like these all over the coast of Andalusia between Ayamonte and Gibraltar, the total of 44 towers were built at the behest of Philip III. built to protect against pirates.
- Marismas de Isla Cristina. The national park includes 2,145 hectares of salt marshes that are around Isla Cristina extend and reach as far as Ayamonte. In this tidal marshland ecosystem between the mouths of the Guadiana and Carreras rivers, 22 species of birds live all year round (spoonbills, ospreys, flamingos, short-eared owls) and 41 species of migratory birds stop by. There are also many amphibians and a population of the Moorish brook turtle.
- Mausoleo de Punta del Moral. In the Paraje Natural Marismas de Isla Cristina near Punta del Moral a Roman burial ground from the 4th to 5th centuries uncovered.
- Puente Internacional del Guadiana. The Puente Internacional (Portuguese: Ponte Internacional do Guadiana), Completed in 1991, crosses the Río Guadiana and connects Ayamonte with Castro Marim. It is one of the largest bridges in Spain and the third largest in Portugal.
activities
- Semana Santa. Holy Week with important processions, a "festival of national tourist interest".
- Ciudad de Ayamonte. The Festival Internacional de Música has been held in August since 1983.
- Fiesta de la Nuestra Senora de las Angustias. The week-long festival in honor of the city's patroness with bullfights, boat races on the river, etc. takes place in early September.
- Plaza de Toros. The bullring, built in 1852 and rebuilt in 1952, is located between C / Martes and C / Sevilla.
- Isla Canela Golf Club, Avda de la Playa, s / n. The club offers an 18-hole course with a driving range, putting green, shop, clubhouse, soccer field and restaurant.
- Club de Golf Costa Esuri. The club, A49 Seville Portugal km 131, is located in the urbanization Costa Esuri on the banks of the Río Guadiana. It is about 6 km from the center and an 18-hole course (expansion to 36 holes is planned).
- Marina Isla Canela. Sports boat harbor with a small shopping center outside in Isla Canela.
shop
The shopping center opened in 2007 Centro Comercial La Plaza, Crta. de la Constitucion, with 80 shops and restaurants, is located on the N-447 on the eastern outskirts.
The small shopping center is located at the marina of Isla Canela Centro Comercial Marina Isla Canela with shops and restaurants.
In recent years, however, the crisis has unfortunately left its mark here too, so that many business premises are now empty.
Supermarkets: You can find it in the city center not far from the marina Eroski Center, Avda Ramon y Cajal, 2, outside, on the eastern outskirts one SLIDE, C / del Parador, s / n.
Restaurants
- Bar Cafetería Pupas, centrally located at the Plaza de La Laguna.
- Restaurante Casa Barberi, Paseo de la Ribera, 13.
- Restaurante Mesón la Vitola-Casa Chiqui Barberi, José Pérez Barroso, 14. Andalusian cuisine since 1917.Price: menu 15-25 €.
- Bar Restaurante Contrabando, Punta del Moral. Simple but good restaurant, fish and rice dishes.
accommodation
A large part of the beach holidaymakers are Spaniards, there are plenty of apartment houses that are orphaned outside the summer weekends and the main season (August). Most of the hotels are holiday hotels of well-known chains and are located in Punta del Moral and Isla Canela about 7 km from Ayamonte. These can be booked quite cheaply outside of the season with a flat-rate flight and possibly a rental car. However, you should be aware that the usual "tourist facilities" such as beach bars and restaurants are only open to a limited extent at this time.
Booking of apartments in Punta del Moral and Isla Canela e.g. via Leo Alojamientos Turísticos.
Hotels & pensions in Ayamonte:
- Hostal Playa Ilugo *, Avda. Alcalde Narciso M. Navarro. Tel.: 34 959 471 239. Price: double room € 38–64, also 3- and 4-bed rooms.
- Hotel Riavela **, Camino Real de la Villa. Tel.: 34 959 471 919. Simple hotel, a little out of the center.Price: double room € 52–61.
- Hotel Don Diego ***, Avda. Ramón y Cajal 2. Tel.: 34 959 470 250. Located in the center of the city park, 45 rooms.Price: € 74–94.
- Parador de Ayamonte ****, Avda. de la Constitución. Tel.: 34 959 320 700. Modern, tastefully furnished building with swimming pool in an exclusive position on a hill above the city. Very good, not cheap restaurant with local specialties.Price: double room € 104–247.
in Punta del Moral:
- Hotel Iberostar Isla Canela Park *** and Hotel Iberostar Isla Canela ****, Avenida de la Mojarra. Tel.: 34 959 47 95 65. Family-friendly complex with 400 rooms, 300 studios and 100 apartments with two bedrooms, right on the beach.
- Hotel Riu Atlantico ****, Punta del Moral. Tel.: 34 959 621 000. Holiday hotel with every comfort, 360 rooms, located directly on the beach.Price: DR / B from € 110.
in Isla Canela:
- Barceló Isla Canela ****, Paseo de los Gavilanes. Tel.: 34 959 477 124. Holiday hotel with every comfort, built in the style of an Andalusian village. 335 double rooms and 14 suites.
- Playamarina Spa Hotel ****, Avenida de la Mojarra, esquina c / Quillas. Tel.: 34 959 479 535. Newly built sister hotel of the Playacanela Hotel. The complex also includes the Apartamentos Playamarina.
- Hotel Vincci Selección Canela Golf *****, Golf Norte (Campo de Golf). Tel.: 34 959 477 830. Luxury hotel with 58 rooms in the middle of the Isla Canela Golf Club (18 hole course, par 72), approx. 5 minutes from the beach.Price: DR / B from € 150.
The prices are as of mid-2008, the highest price is usually the price in August. The big hotels in Isla Canela and Punta del Moral are often cheaper than individually booked with a flight through a tour operator.
trips
With the small ferry to Vila Real de Santo Antonio in Portugal.
Ayamonte is the starting point of the Via Verde Litoral, a railway line closed in 1987, which led to Gibraleón and is now used as a cycle and hiking route.
A day trip by bus (runs 10 times a day, Saturday and Sunday 5 times) or rental car can be done in the "small" provincial capital Huelva Companies.
It is via the free A-49 motorway Seville Easily accessible in just over 1 hour's drive.
The famous national park is located about 100 kilometers to the east Doñana National Park.
literature
Web links
- https://www.ayamonte.info - Ayamonte official website
- La Agencia Estatal de Meteorología Current weather data for Ayamonte with 7 days forecast
