Huelva Tourist Attractions: 10 Top Places to Visit
Planning to visit Huelva? Check out our Huelva Travel Guide video and see top most Tourist Attractions in Huelva.
Top Places to visit in Huelva:
Mezquita de Almonaster la Real, Muelle del Tinto, Virgin of El Rocio, Parque Minero de Riotinto, La Rabida Monastery, Parque Nacional de Donana, Playa de Punta Umbria, Cuesta Maneli, Cortegana Castle, Muelle de las Carabelas
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Mezquita de Almonaster, Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche, Huelva
Almonaster la Real, municipio declarado Bien de Interés Cultural, es un espléndido ejemplo de la arquitectura de la zona y una localidad recogida y cuidada que se ubica al pie de su castillo y de la Iglesia Mezquita, clasificada como monumento histórico en 1931. Conjunto de un valor excepcional, es la única en España que ha llegado casi intacta hasta nuestros días en una zona rural. El Parque Natural que lo envuelve, uno de esos espacios, al que siempre querremos volver.
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Places to see in ( Andalusia - Spain ) Torre Giralda
Places to see in ( Andalusia - Spain ) Torre Giralda
The Giralda is the bell tower of the Seville Cathedral in Seville, Spain. It was originally built as a minaret during the Moorish period, during the reign of the Almohad dynasty with a Renaissance style top subsequently added by Spanish conquistadors after the expulsion of the Muslims from the area.
The Giralda was registered in 1987 as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO along with the Alcazar and the General Archive of the Indies. The tower is 104.1 m (342 ft) in height and remains one of the most important symbols of the city, as it has been since medieval times.
Construction of the tower began under architect Ahmad Ben Baso in 1184. After Ben Baso's death, other architects continued work on the tower. The mathematician and astronomer Jabir ibn Aflah (or Geber) is also often credited with the tower's design. The tower was completed March 10, 1198 with the installation of copper spheres on the tower's top. The Almohads built similar towers in what are now Spain and Morocco during this period. The tower of the Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakesh served as a model for the Giralda and its sister, the Hassan Tower in Rabat.
Many towers have borrowed from the Giralda's design throughout history. Several church towers in the province of Seville also bear a resemblance to the tower, and may have been inspired by the Giralda. These towers, most notably those in Lebrija and Carmona, are popularly known as Giraldillas.
Numerous replicas of the Giralda have been built in the United States, mostly between 1890 and 1930:
The second Madison Square Garden in New York City, designed by Stanford White, built in 1890
A replica in the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri
The clock tower of the Ferry Building in San Francisco, completed in 1898
The clock tower of the Railroad Depot in Minneapolis, destroyed by wind in 1941
The Freedom Tower in Miami, Florida, built in 1925
The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, built in 1926 BAanana
The Wrigley Building in Chicago, built in 1920
The Terminal Tower in Cleveland, built in 1930
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Caminos de agua. Huelva
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Cañaveral de León se encuentra situado en pleno corazón del parque natural de la Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche. La orografía del terreno y la formación caliza de esta sierra, con importantes bolsas y cuevas de agua filtradas, es por eso que en Cañaveral existe uno de los manantiales más importantes del parque natural: la Fuente Redonda; es fuente de abastecimiento y origen mismo de la población. Así, la Fuente es uno de los conjuntos hidráulicos mas representativos de la cultura del agua, de tipo árabe, se alimenta de un acuífero que se encuentra debajo de las casas circundantes; elemento urbano, que nos invita al disfrute visual y auditivo característicos de la cultura árabe. El agua que emana de ella es conducida por una larga acequia, el Pilar, por la calle Pantano hasta desembocar en la Laguna, alberca de tamaño excepcional situada en una hermosa plaza de artísticos empedrados. La popular Laguna se convierte cada verano en punto de encuentro y disfrute al estar permitido el baño en sus aguas, constituyéndose en un espacio de sociabilidad para vecinos y visitantes.
Valdelarco está situado a la entrada de un valle que tiene forma de arco, siendo este, el origen del toponímico. Destacan los elementos de la arquitectura civil del municipio, así como los corredores, un tipo de terraza cubierta, que configura la imagen que perdura en el recuerdo de aquellos que lo visitan. El conjunto urbano de Valdelarco, pequeño, recoleto y tranquilo, está catalogado como Bien de Interés Cultural, al igual que la Iglesia del Divino Salvador.
Corterrangel es una de las las aldeas más pequeñas de Aracena, ubicado en la provincia de Huelva. Sus casas blancas, adornadas con macetas, forman la arquitectura típica de esta pequeña aldea, destaca la iglesia llamada la Esperanza.
Spain - Palma de Mallorca
Half of Mallorca's population live here, enjoying the island's best restaurants, shops and nightlife as well as a thriving arts scene and a lively cafe society. It is often compared to Barcelona for its architecture and we think it's an equally desirable destination for a city break.
As an island, Majorca has been subject to numerous invasions, conquests & sea-trading throughout its history. Palma was known to the Arabs as Medina Mayurqa (902 to 1229) and to Mallorcans thereafter simply as Ciutat (City) - Palma was in fact named after the Roman city of Palmaria (founded around 120 BC). The Roman city still exists, a metre or two beneath the ground; inhabitants of houses near the cathedral are still discovering Roman remains. The Moors were finally overthrown by the Spanish in the 13th century, and Palma became an important port & commercial centre in the Mediterranean.
This multicultural history is reflected in the wonderful variety of architecture visible throughout the city. Palma's masterpiece is its Gothic cathedral (built on the site of a mosque which in turn was once a Roman temple) - it rises out of the city walls which once marked the edge of the sea. Close to here is the old Arab quarter, with its maze of narrow streets hiding museums, palaces and exquisite courtyards.
Other parts of city that you see today, however, are relatively recent creations. The tree lined promenades of La Rambla and Passeig des Born, home to florists and newspaper sellers, were built in the 19th century on a dried-up river bed. The defensive city walls which once surrounded the city were pulled down to create the ring road Las Avingudas, and the waterfront highway and promenade Passeig Maritim was only reclaimed from the sea in the 1950s.
Visitors to Palma de Mallorca will no doubt spend most of their time within the inner ring road (Las Avingudas) in the old town. Most of this part of Palma is traffic-free and it's a joy to wander through the streets admiring architecture and browsing the plentiful shops. The tourist office arranges guided tours of the city throughout the year (in several languages); they are most prevalent during the summer, and cost approx. €10 per person. Check out the Events Calendar to see if any are on during your stay.
Along the seafront is the fabulous marina and palm-lined promenade. Those looking for a beach will be rewarded by heading east towards Portixol & Ciudad Jardin (where you'll also find a couple of decent beach clubs). Dominating the skyline by the sea is the enormous cathedral (called La Seu), and the Parc de la Mer which hosts concerts, fiestas and open-air cinema throughout the year.
To the west of the cathedral is the characterful district of La Llonja, which is home to quirky boutiques & art galleries. The tiny (pedestrianised) medieval streets used to be somewhat down-at-heel, but the area has been significantly smartened in recent years. This is where you'll find a great selection of bars, restaurants and jazz clubs as it's one of Palma's hotspots for nightlife. Have a look at our own experiences of a Night Out in Palma.
Beyond La Llonja lies Santa Catalina which used to house fishermen and craftsmen in days gone by, and has now resurrected itself as the hip & trendy area for all the cool kids. You'll find plenty of bars, cafes & restaurants here, and the vibe is pretty arty/studenty. The nightlife is certainly vibrant here - a Night Out in Santa Catalina has many possibilities!
As you delve further into the city away from the sea, you'll come across grand avenues with designer shops, and mazes of pretty streets offering gift shops, fashion boutiques and cafes. The area to the east of Passeig Born is particularly recommended for browsing.
If it's arts and culture that you're interested in, then Palma will not disappoint. The excellent Es Baluard Museum of Contemporary Art is housed in the old fortress and is well worth a visit - the restaurant on the terrace is critically acclaimed too. The Spanish artist Joan Miro spent the best part of 30 years living on Majorca, and there is a foundation devoted to his works just to the west of Palma. An excellent evening devoted to the art galleries of Palma is held annually - it's called the Nit de l'Art and is held on the third Thursday of September. There are a couple of grand theatres in the city too, which host annual opera and ballet festivals, and their programmes are speckled with musicals, concerts and other 'spectacles'!
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Places to see in ( Andalusia - Spain ) Castillo de Santa Ana
Places to see in ( Andalusia - Spain ) Castillo de Santa Ana
The Castle of Santa Ana , also called Castillo de Las Roquetas , is a fortification between the late XVI and XVII century in Roquetas de Mar , Almería , which served as a refuge for the inhabitants of the municipality of that time who lived near the port .
Before the construction of the Castle of Santa Ana, there is the tower built by the monarch Yusuf I , at the beginning of the fourteenth century . But it is in the sixteenth century when a tower is actually erected that escorts the production and shipment of the saline salt. Reason for this building are the assaults of pirates to the Almeria coast to steal cargoes of salt. This is why its main purpose at this time was defensive and not cultural as at present. It is during the seventeenth century when this fortification gives up because of the economic difficulties that the crown passed, unable to face the continuous earthquakes that destroyed the whole building. But thanks to Luis de Castro Inestrosathe walls of the enclosure, the towers, the houses were rebuilt, and a new parapet was built for the first time to start the artillery. Also, Inestrosa committed to redo the five towers of the marina: Rambla Honda , Cerrillos , Entinas , Guardia Vieja and Alhamilla .
At the beginning of 1997 , the city council of Roquetas de Mar decided to carry out the reconstruction following the original plans of the Castle of Santa Anapara to recover a historical memory. This reconstruction was completed in 2003 and until then has been receiving works of great artists within the provincial, national and international panorama. Thus, it has become one of the Andalusian museums of the rocky municipality and the province of Almeria with a great relevance. Since its inauguration in 2003, has become a major tourist attraction in the municipality of Roquetas de Mar, being visited by large numbers of tourists. Thus, after this reconstruction, the interior organization of the castle has been divided into three spaces.
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Un día en la ruta del Jabugo. Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche | El Destino + TOP 2017
En el segundo capítulo de la temporada de El destino +TOP, nuestros cazaventuras visitan la tierra de Aracena y los picos de Aroche. Ubicado en el extremo occidental de Sierra Morena al norte de la provincia de Huelva.
Se caracteriza por poseer una extensa masa forestal, un clima suave y un patrimonio natural y cultural.
En ella Jose Miguel Larrinaga (Josemi) y José Manuel Calleja (JM) harán la ruta del Jabugo, Aprenderán como se califica para que los cerdos sean de Jabugo, visitaran la dehesa para ver a los cerdos en su hábitat, comerán en el restaurante los arrieros con Luismi uno de los chefs del ibérico, y accederán a los secaderos y bodegas más grandes e importantes como son la 5j, Eiriz o Enrique Castaños.
Tras el maravilloso paisaje de blancos pueblos y calles empedradas, que se derraman entre amplias dehesas de encinas y alcornoques, olivares ecológicos, huertas y castaños.
Huelva, Christopher Columbus`s Place: Where he started it all
Just doing my best as a father: taking my daughter home to her mother. For more than 900km to the south os Spain to it´s Atlantic coast. I love it there. we took some video . Enjoy it.
Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, Spain, Europe
Palos de la Frontera is a town and municipality located in the southwestern Spanish province of Huelva, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is situated some 13 km (8 mi) from the provincial capital, Huelva. According to the 2015 census, the city had a population of 10,365. It is most famous for being the place from which Columbus set sail in 1492, eventually reaching America. he official date of foundation for Palos is 1322, when the town was granted to Alonso Carro and Carro's wife Berenguela Gómez by Alfonso XI of Castile, although the town may have been occupied during earlier centuries by Paleolithic, Tartessian, Roman, Visigothic, and Muslim inhabitants. Palos' name is derived from the Latin word palus (“lagoon”). It acquired its “surname” as Palos de la Frontera in May 1642. At the time of its establishment as a town by Alfonso XI, Palos was part of the Almohad kingdom of Niebla, and was a small nucleus whose population subsisted on fishing and took advantage of the area’s geographic protection against pirates and storms. Álvar Pérez de Guzmán is considered the city’s real founder. He was only fourteen when Juan I of Castile granted him the towns of Palos and Villalba del Alcor in 1379 to make up for the fact that Pérez de Guzmán was forced to give up Huelva and Gibraleón, which had become part of the county of Medinaceli. Álvar Pérez de Guzmán received from Juan I the right to tax the first fifty families who settled at Palos, and he began utilizing the lands around Palos for the cultivation of olive trees and production of olive oil. After the death of Álvar Pérez de Guzmán, his widow, Elvira de Ayala, daughter of the Chancellor of Castile, continued her husband’s work until her death in 1434. Palos' Golden Age is considered to have occurred in the 15th century (especially between 1470 and 1479), when it increased its population to 2,500 inhabitants and its economy, based on fishing and seafaring expeditions to Guinea, flourished. Palos took advantage of the War of the Castilian Succession, which became a war between Castile and Portugal, to challenge Portuguese domination of the Atlantic trade.
Castle of Sancho IV
This castle does not need any
presentation: it is a symbol in both the Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche and
Cortegana. Its history, full of remarkable events through centuries, is still being
written. Not in vain, thousands of people meet at its feet different times a year.
Do you want to know when?