Ayamonte and around

Ayamonte, where Spain looks out onto Portugal

The house is in Ayamonte, a bright fishing town in Huelva, in the far south-west of Andalusia, where the Guadiana river marks the border with Portugal. In just a few minutes, by ferry or over the international bridge, you reach the Algarve: Vila Real de Santo António, Monte Gordo, Tavira, Faro. Close by are the beaches of Isla Canela, the nature of the estuary and Doñana National Park.

With a Phoenician and Roman past, Ayamonte thrived on the sea, as a fishing port and a hub of the fish-canning industry. That seafaring character is still alive in its old town of white streets, its churches and its squares. Today it blends that authenticity with a quiet life: morning markets, tapas by the port and sunsets over the Guadiana. A place with everything at hand, beach, nature, Spain and Portugal, and the unhurried pace of border towns.

A destination to enjoy as a family

Ayamonte is surrounded by sea, river and nature, which means endless plans for every taste and age. From beach days at Isla Canela to boat trips along the Guadiana estuary, getaways to the Portuguese Algarve, nature trails around Doñana or quiet afternoons exploring the old town. There are options for those seeking adventure, for those who prefer to relax and, especially, for enjoying time with children and family. Here are some of the best things to do in the area.

Great food on both sides of the river

You eat wonderfully in Ayamonte: fresh Atlantic fish and seafood, rice dishes, tapas by the port and seafaring cuisine in the old town. But the good food does not end there: close by are the beach bars of Isla Canela, with their fried fish and seaside atmosphere, and across the river, the Portuguese Algarve, with its seafood restaurants in Vila Real de Santo António, Monte Gordo and Tavira. Here are some of our favourite places to eat nearby.