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Ayamonte, set on a hill gazing at the River Guadiana, is the most eastern point in Costa de la Luz and in all the South of Spain. Ayamonte is often referred to as "The doors of Spain" due to its proximity with the neighboring country of Portugal, to which is linked by the modern International Bridge. The municipal limit consists of 145'40 square kilometres. The extension is strengthed from the littoral edge to the North, following the course of the river. Ayamonte borders on San Silvestre de Guzmán to the north, on La Redondela and Isla Cristina to the East; on the Atlantic Ocean to the south; and on River Guadiana to the west. It is a delightful and picturesque port town, full of life, traditions and centuries of history, which are reflected on each corner of its narrow cobbled streets. Ayamonte's lovely whitewashed houses, ancient churches and stepped streets give the town a whole Mediterranean look and feel under the blue skies, crowned by the bright Spanish sun.

It's impossible not to notice how much the sun shines over this area, warming every spot in Ayamonte and giving superb golden sunsets every afternoon. As in the rest of the Costa de la Luz, this town enjoys a very pleasant weather, with winds from the southeast bringing a fresh relief when the temperatures are high and blowing the clouds away. In winter, temperatures rarely reach under 10º C, and the sunlight is always present as if Ayamonte had no wintertime at all. There's a very strong Andalucian feeling in Ayamonte's atmosphere. Its small cafes and traditional restaurants surrounding the Arabic-style squares, always busy and cheery, reflect faithfully the typical Spanish lifestyle. The night scene is also very lively, with many venues for different styles and ages, like the bars along the so called "Calle de la Moda" (fashion street), perfect for cocktail drinking and socializing.

A 5 minute drive away from the centre of Ayamonte, you find Isla Canela , a natural island and holiday resort, with luxury hotels and paradisiacal white beaches where you can relax and get a nice tan. Also part of Ayamonte, you can visit the city centres of Barrida de Canela, Punta del Moral and Pozo del Camino, all of them in located in less than 5 minutes from the town. Along with beautiful scenery, traditional Spanish atmosphere and gorgeous beaches nearby, Ayamonte possesses an incredible historical and cultural heritage. This is faithfully mirrored in its many monuments and ruins, as well as the artworks found in the Casa Grande and the many Local festivities celebrated along the year, like the Carnaval and Las Angustias.

There's a ruined castle with Roman foundations, an Arab tower and the remains of Baroque decoration. The ancient churches, like the Church of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias that dates from the 15th century and the Ermita de San Sebastian, are also a charming evidence of the towns age. The Tower of San Francisco, rising above the reddish tiled roofs, is the splendid setting for the Festival of Classical Music held each year. A bit of History The modern history of Ayamonte begins in 1239 with its reconquest to the Arabs by Sancho II of Portugal who donated it to the Order of Santiago. It was given as part of the dowry when his daughter ascended the throne of Portugal.

In 1.335 it was acquired for Castilla by King Alfonso X1 of Castilla, Ayamonte became the main centre of the marquise of the same name, whose palace is still very well preserved right at the entrance of the town. One of the main facts, which prove the importance of Ayamonte, is in 1.665 being given the privileged title of "City" from King Felipe1V. Discouraged from Portugal, Christopher Columbus received both shelter and help from an inhabitant of Ayamonte, Rodrigo de Xerez who offered Columbus his friendship and his home. Three inhabitants from Ayamonte accompanied Columbus on his epic "Voyage of Discovery".

The brave young men were named Gonzalez de Aguila, Juan de Zamora and Rodrigo de Xerez, a skilled sailor, who later became Admiral Rodrigo de Xerez and was also the man who introduced the use of tobacco to Europe. Ayamonte seems to have everything a tourist could wish for their vacations, making it an idyllic destination for holidaymakers of all ages across Europe. How to get to Ayamonte

The closest airport is Faro in Portugal, just 45 minutes away by car or bus. You can also ferry cross the river Guadiana and reach Ayamonte in no time, while enjoying a lovely ride.

There are no customs or border controls, making travel swift. Several airlines fly to Faro from many airports in the UK and the flight time is fairly short, whilst the prices can very cheap if you fly by low cost air travel agencies, like Easyjet or Ryanair

The second closest airport is Seville . The recent inauguration of the freeway A 49 that unites Ayamonte with Seville, making it only one hour and quarter away from Seville. A third option is flying to Jerez de la Frontera further down, the distance being 2 hours and 20 minutes. This gives you the option to explore a bit more of the Costa de la Luz.

More about Costa de la Luz : Other towns to visit in the Costa de la luz

Villablanca
The beautifully picturesque pueblo of Villablanca is located in the heart of the Spanish countryside in Costa de la Luz benefiting lovely views over the valley of orange orchards, olive groves and strawberry fields. As the name suggests Villablanca is built solely of traditional white Spanish houses that add to the natural beauty of the area when gleaming in the daily sun. This tranquil location is definitely a place where you can get away from it all; while away the afternoon sitting in the village square, or relax drinking coffee on the cobbled village streets with the locals whilst the horse and cart passes by. The village offers a range of traditional bars, cafes and restaurants and a supermarket.

Villablanca provides country living but with the added advantage that the E1 motorway is only a 5 minute drive away. This links Seville to Faro and making all the other towns and amenities in the region very easily accessible. The busy town of Ayamonte is only a 10 minute drive. Faro Airport is 45 minutes and Seville airport 1 hour drive. There are numerous championship golf courses in the region all easily accessible by the E1 motorway. Islantilla Campo de Golf is just 15 minutes drive. There are many stretches of fine golden sandy beach all away along the entire coastline to choose from. The nearest beaches are Islantilla- 15 minutes drive and Isla Canela also 15 minutes.

Islantilla
The attractive Spanish holiday resort of Islantilla is located just 20kms east of the Spain-Portugal border. The coastline is an endless stretch of fine golden sandy beach complete with a delightful promenade perfect for walking or cycling. There are numerous traditional Spanish cafes and restaurants along the beachfront great for sampling the local cuisine and the fresh catch of the day. The resort has a well established commercial centre providing good shops and boutiques and other facilities. The town comes alive in the summer months when Spanish holiday makers from Seville and Madrid come to enjoy the area.

At the back of the resort is the popular Islantilla Campo de Golf development, which is a unique 27 hole course, combining championship standard golf with holiday home complexes. Holes 1-18 are of challenging championship standard that played host to the 1996 Tour Espana Competition. A commercial centre in Campo de Golf is due for completion in summer 2004. Islantilla is only 10 minutes drive away from the E1 motorway which links the major cities of Seville, Huelva, and Ayamonte and then continues into Portugal all the way to Faro . Seville airport is an hour drive and Faro is just 45 minutes.

Isla Cristina
Located in the western part of the province, in Costa de la Luz , Isla Cristina is a modern town with a long seafaring tradition, a great place all sorts of regional products, from salted meats to canned fish.
Once an island but now surrounded by marshes this town constitutes an important fishing port & popular summer resort. It is located not far south east of Ayamonte . Here, the visitors can enjoy many attractions. Namely, the magnificent beaches and marine resorts, such as Islantilla, Centro, and Punta del Caimán. The carnaval and the Atlantic Coral Festival are also famous.

In the township we find the marshes of Isla Cristina Nature Park, containing habitats with different salinity levels, where we can observe a rich and diverse flora, and a remarkable number of birds. Isla Cristina has twelve kilometres of golden sand beaches, transparent waters and three thousand hours of sun a year. There are great conditions for practicing surf and other water sports, as well as an excellent sunny weather almost all year long. There is a seafront paved and lit, with Chiringuitos, cafes and restaurants with patios surrounded by a tier of pines and eucalyptuses.

Lepe
Lepe is famous as the strawberry capital of Spain, and unfortunately its inhabitants are is also the subject of hundreds of Spanish jokes. The main beach in Lepe - Beach of La Antilla, just 5 km from the city, it's an open air place in front of the sea which counts with more than 20 km of littoral. Due to the growth of tourism in Spain during the 60's, Lepe and its beach, La Antilla, began to detach as a touristic spot of interest. The proliferation of infrastructure developments in the 70's benefited the area, increasing the flow of tourists, mainly national and more concretely proceeding from the interior of Andalucia. During the summer, the municipal government promotes many sport activities, combining classic sports with new disciplines. The windsurf is one of the most popular water sports due to the weather, so appropriated for the practise of this sport during the whole year.

Four Seasons Real Estate and Management :: Costa de la Luz Properties for sale : Costa Esuri : Ayamonte, Spain.