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Costa de la Luz villa holidays
Villas in Costa de la Luz
Costa de la Luz (the coast of light) in Western Andalucía includes the provinces of Huelva & Cadiz. Located away from the lively and mass tourist area of the Costa del Sol, Costa de la Luz has been left untouched by commercial tourism. The typical Spanish locals are all very welcoming and love the opportunity to chat with new faces and as the area has been developed slowly, it has allowed the locals to retain their historical charm, especially as the towns and resorts have maintained their Spanish culture and character. The beaches are of fine white sands and stake a claim for being the best in Spain. Stretching for unending miles, with great depth and width, the beaches are private and do not suffer from high rise developments overlooking them and you will always find a spot to sunbathe, come any time of the day. Relaxation is a prerequisite on a holiday and the Costa de la Luz will definitely deliver this! For those looking for traditional Spanish culture, the Costa de la Luz is the place to come. Featuring the beautiful ‘White villages’, stunning fishing villages and cities like Cadiz and Seville; you will be spoilt for cultural choice!
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Discover local charm in Costa de la Luz
The Costa de la Luz region is the perfect place to absorb the energy of a typical Spanish fiesta and enjoy a taste of the rich Spanish culture. During the summer season towns and villages across the area come together to celebrate a wide variety of events including the world-famous Jerez horse fair in May which features the popular Spanish dancing horses. Towards the end of June, the popular Fiestas de San Juan take place around the region, and local ferias are held in almost every town and village, no matter how small.
On the beach in Costa de la Luz
The only region of Spain to have an Atlantic coastline, Costa de la Luz boasts some of the best beaches in the country. Long stretches of sand fringed by ever-changing dunes and shady pine forests disappear towards the horizon, lapped by the crystal clear ocean waters. With so much space, it is almost always possible to find your own quiet spot on the sand as you stroll along the beautiful coastline. A selection of watersports can be found within the main resorts, with windsurfers in particular making full use of the sea breeze.
Hints of history in Costa de la Luz
The rich history of Costa de la Luz dates back as far as the 12th century BC, and the city of Cadiz is thought to be the oldest inhabited place in Spain. Over the years, the region has seen many different events, having been an important trading point between the Romans and the Arabs, and also the place where Christopher Columbus set off for his voyages of discovery to the New World. The many picturesque old fortress towns dotted around the landscape remain as a legacy of the conflicts between the Moors and Christians that took place in the area.
Local cuisine in Costa de la Luz
With traditional fishing villages dotted all along the coastline, one of the main ingredients of any local dish in Costa de la Luz is delicious fresh fish or shellfish – as well as excellent meats, mouth-watering fresh vegetables and local olive oil. Red tuna is a delicacy in local restaurants, and speciality dishes also include raya en pimentón (skate with peppercorns), and mechado de atún – a minced tuna dish. Tapas can be enjoyed in many towns, and is perfect with a glass of Jerez – the wonderful local sherry from the production houses in Jerez de la Frontera.
James recommends
- Visit Seville, one of the largest historical centres in Europe , and explore the important monuments and fascinating history.
- See the sherry production houses located in the centre of the town of Jerez (Jerez is the Spanish word for sherry).
- Cadiz is worth a visit to see the city’s cathedral and churches of Santa Cruz and San Felipe Neri.
- The Donana National Park is Spain’s largest protected Wildlife Park which is home to various reptiles, fallow deer, wild boar, flamingos and many endangered species including lynx and imperial eagles.
- Visit the windsurfing capital of Europe, Tarifa, which overlooks North Africa. From here you can hop over to Morocco on a 35 minute ferry ride.
Temperature chart for the Costa de la Luz holiday season
