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| Isla Cristina | ||
| province | Huelva | |
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| Residents | 21.393 (2020) | |
| height | 3 m | |
| Tourist info web | www.islacristina.org | |
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Isla Cristina is a Spanish city in the Huelva Province, in the Autonomous Region of Andalusia.
background
In 1724, after the War of the Spanish Succession, Catalan merchants were allowed by King Felipe V to extract salt to preserve meat and fish near the confluence of the Río Guadiana and Río Carreras in the Salt Marshes. After the settlement was destroyed by the Lisbon earthquake and the subsequent tidal wave, the place was re-founded in 1756 by Catalan and Valencian fishermen and initially La Figuereta, La Higuerita or La Figarilla after the fresh water source, which is near a fig tree (span .: higuera) was discovered called.
Between 1774 and 1776 it came here and in Ayamonte on the immigration of Portuguese fishermen from Montegordo, which was destroyed by the earthquake, who refused to move to the new town of Villa Real de San Antonio, built by the Marqués de Pombal.
In 1802 the place became the municipality independent of Ayamonte Real Isla de la Higuerita and renamed Isla Cristina in 1834 (in honor of the Spanish Queen María Cristina de Borbón). At the end of the 19th century, fishing (tuna and sardines) became increasingly important and the first canned fish factories were built, the place now has already over 5,000 inhabitants. Around 1920 Isla Christina has almost 10,000 inhabitants and exports canned fish all over the world, especially to France and Scandinavia.
The factories still exist today, but since the tuna has almost completely disappeared from the waters off the coast, it is brought in by the Galician fishing fleets, the local fishermen only supply the regional markets with fresh fish, but it is still one of the most important Fishing ports of Andalusia.
Towards the end of the 20th century, tourism gained in importance and mainly Spanish tourists discovered the 12 km long beach for themselves. Isla Christina is now the third largest city in the Huelva Province.
getting there
By plane
The closest airports are the Aeroporto Internacional de Faro (IATA: FAO) (distance 65 km) in Portugal and the Aeropuerto de Seville (IATA: SVQ) (distance 130 km).
By train / bus
The nearest train station is in Huelva (Distance 45 km)
Isla Cristina can be reached with the company's intercity buses DAMAS can be reached from Seville, Huelva and Ayamonte.
In the street
Exit 122 of the A-49 motorway (Autovía del Quinto Centenariovon) Sevilla-Ayamonte (continue as A22 towards Faro and Lagos)
mobility
Within the town you can easily cover all distances on foot or by bike, a rental car or bike is recommended for excursions.
Two city bus lines operate between Isla Cristina and Islantilla, the Linea Roja on the Isla Cristina - Islantilla - La Redondela - Pozo del Camino - Isla Cristina route (with a stop at the Giralda campsite) and the Linea Azul on the Isla Cristina - Islantilla - Isla Cristina route .[1]
The bus station of the intercity buses (Estación de Autobuses) is located very centrally in the C / Manuel Siurot, s / n, taxi seats (Paradas de Taxis) are located on C / Gran Vía, 10 and Avda. José Antonio, s / n.
Tourist Attractions
- Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de los Dolores. The main church was not built until 1929 and was restored in 1941 after being damaged in the Spanish Civil War in 1941.
- Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Mar. The modern church was built in 1996 in the new residential area near the lighthouse.
- Paseo de las palmeras. The pedestrian zone of the town is lined with numerous benches decorated with azulejos from the beginning of the 20th century.
- Plaza de las Flores. The main square is surrounded by some beautiful buildings in the style of Modernism at the beginning of the 20th century, such as the Casa de Gildita and the Casino de los Pobres surround. In the bars on the square and its side streets, the town's modest nightlife takes place on weekends.
 In the pedestrian zone "Paseo de las palmeras" |  At the Placa Flores |  In the pedestrian zone "Paseo de las palmeras" |
- Not far from the square on Calle San Francisco is the Casa San Francisco from the 19th century with a lovely inner courtyard. In addition to the tourist information, the house also houses the small one Museo del Carnaval.
- La Lonja. The fish market hall is located directly at the harbor. Here you can also find some of the canning factories, often housed in beautiful and renovated industrial buildings.
- Marismas de Isla Cristina Natural Park. The national park includes 2,145 hectares of salt marshes that stretch around Isla Christina and up Ayamonte pass. 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.There are three hiking trails that open up the national park: From the district of La Redondela to Laguna del Prado[2], from the district of Pozo del Camino to the mill Molino mareal de Pozo del Camino[3] as well as the 7-kilometer circular route to the Salinas el Duque[4] of Punta del Moral out. In the Molino de mareas a visitor center (Centro de Interpretación de las Marismas) has been set up.
Marismas de Isla Cristina
activities
The fine one Sandy beach from Isla Cristina stretches over 12 km to Playa Islantilla to the east. The sections Playa del Caimán, Playa el Cantil and Playa Central are right on the spot.
In addition to the fishing port, Isla Cristina also has one Yacht and sport boat harbor, the Puerto Deportivo de Isla Cristina: Urb. Punta del Caimán, s / n, ☎ 34 959 ..., 37 ° 11'52.5 "N 7 ° 19'43.0" W.
The Isla Canela Golf Club, Ctra. de la Playa, s / n 21400 Ayamonte, Urb. Isla Canela offers an 18-hole course with a driving range, putting green, shop, clubhouse, soccer field and restaurant.
The Islantilla Golf Club Paseo Barranco del Moro, s / n, 21410 Isla Cristina, Urb. Islantilla offers a 27-hole course with a driving range, putting green, clubhouse, swimming pool and restaurant.
The processions in the Semana Santa (Holy Week) draw, as well as the carnival from Isla Cristina attracts many visitors to the area.
Since 1789, on October 7th, the Fiesta patronales de Nuestra Señora del Rosario celebrated in honor of the city's patroness.
shop
Supermarkets: You can find it in the city center Eroski Center, Avda Angel Perez, 15, Supermercados El Jamón, C / de Emiliano Cabot. At the bypass the Lidl, Ronda Norte s / n and one SLIDE, Avda Blas Infante, 89. In Avda Parque, 6. is the Lucimar mini marketwhich is open 24 hours (except Sunday night).
The Weekly market of Isla Christina takes place every Sunday in Avenida Parque. In addition to fruit and vegetables, you can also find a wide range of cheap clothing, shoes and household goods here.
Restaurants
- Restaurante El Pescador, Avenida del Padre Miravent, 19.
- La Boccana, Muelle Martínez Catena, 6.
- Restaurante Casa Pepín, Playa Central, s / n. Located directly on Playa Central, terrace.Open: July - September all day, otherwise 11.30 a.m. - 6 p.m., closed Tuesdays.
nightlife
On the main square Plaza de las Flores and in its side streets there are some bars where "people" meet at the weekend. In the lighthouse at the harbor is the "El Faro" bar, where the local youth especially meets in the evenings.
accommodation
Although Isla Cristina has become a popular seaside resort, there are only two major hotels. Since the holidaymakers mainly come from Spain, there are plenty of apartment houses that are orphaned outside of the summer weekends and the main season (August).
- Hotel On Family Islantilla, C / El Pinar, s / n, Urbasur 21410 Isla Cristina. Tel.: 34- 959 64 62 11.
- Campsite La Giralda, Carretera Isla Cristina – La Antilla, km 1.5. Very large and still quite new place on the eastern edge of the village, a good 2 km to the center, only a few minutes to the beach. Shady in the pine forest and well equipped, including a pool. Also rental of bungalows for 2-4 people.Open: all year round.
- Hotel Brisamar *, C / 29 de Julio, 187. Tel.: 34 959 331139. Simple hotel with 18 rooms, in a residential area between the center and Playa Central.Price: Double: 55–80 €.
- Hotel Paraíso Playa **, Av. de la Playa s / n. Tel.: 34 959.. In the beach settlement at Playa Central, about 2 km to the center, family house with 34 rooms, also apartments with 2 and 3 bedrooms.Price: DR / B: € 50–110.
- Hotel Los Geranios **, Av. de la Playa s / n. Tel.: 34 959 331800. Opposite the Hotel Paraíso Playa.Price: DR / F: 70–160 €.
- Hotel Sol y Mar Playa **, Playa Central s / n. Tel.: 34 959 332050. In the first row on Playa Central, many rooms with sea views.Price: DR / F 50–110 €.
- Hotel Barceló Isla Cristina ****, C / Doctor Delgado Carrasco s / n. Tel.: 34 959.. Newly opened hotel, close to the beach in a residential area and not far from the center, 233 rooms & 110 suites.Price: Double / Double: € 100–240.
- Hotel Isla Cristina Palace *****, Avda. del Parque 148. Tel.: 34 959 344499. Opened in 2002, Isla Cristina's first large holiday hotel. 165 rooms, very good facilities. Only separated from the beach by a pine forest, but to walk a bit to the town center.Price: DR / F: 160–300 €.
The prices are as of mid-2008, the highest price is usually the price in August. The two large hotels Barceló Isla Cristina and Isla Cristina Palace are often cheaper than individually booked with a flight through a tour operator.
health
The general (and free) Emergency number is 112, the Policía Local de Isla Cristina can be reached at ☎ 34 959 331 212, the Guardia Civil de Isla Cristina at ☎ 34 959 331 945 Das Centro de Salud is located on Avda. Arquitecto Aramburu Maqua, 4th ☎ 34 959 343 353
The closest Hospitals are the Infanta Elena Hospital ☎ 34 959 015 100 and the Juan Ramón Jiménez Hospital ☎ 34 959 016 000 in Huelva.
A list of the Pharmacies from Isla Cristina one finds here, they are usually open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8.30 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
Practical advice
- Oficina de Turismo de Isla Cristina. Tel.: 34 959 33 26 94. The tourist information office can be found in the patio of Casa San Francisco, C / San Francisco, 10-12.Open: March 1 to October 31: Mon - Fri: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m., Sat, Sun and public holidays: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
| Post Code | |
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- Post Office (Correos), in Avda. Fco. Silva Muñoz, s / n. Postage stamps are also available in all "estancos" (tobacco shops).Open: Mon - Fri: 8.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m., Sat: 9.30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
trips
The neighboring community Ayamonte on the Guadiana, the border river to Portugal is only a few kilometers to the west and is easy to get to by bus (5 times on weekdays, 3 times on Saturday and Sunday)[5] or reach it by bike. From here you can take the small ferry to Vila Real de Santo Antonio translate in Portugal.
A day trip by bus (runs 14 times a week, Saturday and Sunday 5 times)[6] or you can rent a car 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 90 kilometers to the east Doñana National Park
literature
Web links
- La Agencia Estatal de Meteorología Current weather data for Isla Christina with 7 days forecast
- Ayuntamiento de Isla Cristina City website
- Isla Cristina Digital.com
- Marismas de Isla Cristina Natural Park
- www.spain.info
