The Costa de la Luz (Coast of light) is the western part of the Andalucía coastline that faces out to the Atlantic. The sand is finer and a more golden colour than the neighbouring Costa del Sol.

The typical beaches here are more expansive and probably backed by sand dunes and pine trees. This part of the coast has not seen the high-rise hotel development of other areas. The temperatures are slightly milder and the often strong Atlantic winds and waves are favoured by wind surfers and surfboarders alike.

The stretches of cliffs and coves are generally found to the east near Barbate and around the Campo de Gibraltar.

This coast is often divided into two sections. Costa de la Luz (Huelva Province) which stretches from the Portuguese border to the Donaña park and the River Guadalquivir. Costa de la Luz (Cadiz Province) stretches form the River Guadalquivir to Tarifa at the mouth of the Mediterranean sea. To travel from one section to another requires a lengthy drive via the city of Sevilla.

The Costa de la Luz (Coast of light) is the western part of the Andalucía coastline that faces out to the Atlantic. This page describes the western section which is the coastline of the province of Huelva.

Beautiful golden sands and small seaside towns devoted to national tourism. From west to east: Ayamonte, Isla Cristina, Islantilla (modern complex), La Antilla, El Rompido, Punta Umbria.

Don't forget the City of Huelva and retrace the footsteps of Columbus at La Rabida.

Visit the marina and eroded sandstone cliffs at Mazagon and the golden beaches of Matalascañas which is also an entry point for tours of Doñana Park.