Matalascañas - Matalascañas

Matalascañas It is a municipality that is located in the Huelva province, Spain.

Understand

MatalascañasLike many of the cities that line the coast of Huelva, it is a very tourist-oriented city. Although its fixed population is less than 1000 people, in summer it multiplies by 10 or 15 times, up to 15,000 inhabitants, thanks to tourists. The origin of the city is in a town that was previously called La Higuerita or Torre La Higuera, due to the ruins of some watchtowers that are in small fisheries that in the 70s were built as tourist complexes to take advantage of the wonderful city ​​resources.

To get

The city is communicated with Huelva Capital by the A-494 road and with the areas of the Dew, To the mountain Y Bollullos along the Autonomous Highway by the A-483. It is the closest beach area to Seville capital, about 45 minutes from it.

Watch

  • The beaches: In Matalascañas there are some long white sand beaches that are some of the best in the Costa de la Luz.
  • Dunar de Doñana Park. Next to Matalascañas there is the Donaña Natural Park and areas enabled for hiking and routes.
  • Marine World Museum.. This museum dedicated to the sea is very interesting with real cetacean skeletons. Although it is closed seasonally, and you have to call before going.
  • the Fig Tree Tower. This tower is a reminder of the dark ages of the modern age when piracy was a great danger in the area. During the reign of Felipe II (16th century) it was ordered to be built as a military defense.

Beaches

Matalascañas beach stretches for about 4 km, although it has a highly urbanized area with hotels and all kinds of services, the beach becomes wilder as it enters the park.

Do

  • Golf: You can play golf on the field behind the city (Doñana Golf)
  • Hiking: There are many routes through the park that can be done either on foot, hiking or cycling.
  • Horse riding: There are several companies in the area that offer their horses to ride on the beach and in the park.

Sleep

  • Grand Hotel of the Coto de Doñana, Poligono, sector Dunas 2nd Phase. 21760 (Matalascañas). ☎959 440 017, ✉: . Large 4-star hotel, it is the last hotel in the city before reaching the park. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi for guests.Price: Single room from $ 50 per night.
  • Hotel Carabela, Sector-L Parcela, 59-62 Matalascañas 21760 HUELVA. ☎34 959 448 001, fax: 34 959 448 125, ✉: . 4-star hotel with beach services.Price: Single room from $ 50 per night.

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