Isla Canela enjoys modern and fast routes of communication to the peninsula and Europe through the airports of Faro, in Portugal (50 km) and Seville (150 km). The recent inauguration of the freeway A 49 that unites Ayamonte with Sevila, makes Isla Canela only one hour and quarter away from Seville.

Freeway IP-1 links with the Portuguese Algarve. All this converts Isla Canela in a high-priority destination not only for the Spanish market but for the European.

Isla Canela is ideally located as a base to explore both Western Spain & the Portugese Algarve.

Costa de la Luz, the Coast of Light, the name comes from the long hours of sunlight & beautiful sunsets over the south facing coastline. It is a unique and beautiful area of Spain.

The area is largely untouched and has been spared the mass tourist exploitation that many other coasts of Spain have suffered.

Here the original culture and heritage of the local people is still very much present and the land holds large national parks.

Discover a warm and friendly countryside next to the glittering Atlantic, bathed in the light of the Spanish sun.

On average 3000 hours of sunshine per annum and average temperature of 30°C.

The settlement of this island dates from Roman times. Indeed the island possesses a mausoleum from the 4th century, which is preserved and, at the moment, located at the side of the road that connects Ayamonte with Punta del Moral.

The development of Isla Canela into a holiday destination has involved rigorous planning and has resulted in a wonderful harmonization between nature conservation and development.

Over 60% of the island is designated as "Paraje Natural" which means it is a protected area. With its 7 kilometres of golden sand the Punta del Moral beach extends around to the West where it connects to Isla Canela beach. .

A family resort with friendly climate Isla Canela is a beautiful natural 'island' on the very Spanish Costa de la Luz (coast of light) with spectacular beaches, marina, golf course, promenade, cycle paths, leisure facilities, bars & restaurants, all in a well-tendered environment with much of the island designated a conservation area. The Marina is a modern fully equipped leisure marina with all the facilities for yachting. Quayside along the harbour there are shops ,bars & restaurants catering to residents & mariners alike. Shops, bars and restaurants, including the superb fish restaurants at Punta Moral, all within a 5 minutes stroll, as is the beautiful beach with over 7 km of golden sand. It is connected, by road bridge, to the delightful Andalucian town of Ayamonte situated just inside the Spanish border from Portugal.

Isla Canela is a small island with miles of beaches just beyond the small fishing town of Ayamonte. The small developing town of Ayamonte boasts excellent individual shops, supermarkets, restaurants and bars. There is also a central market with fresh local fruit, vegetables and fish. With a lovely small harbour and a regular ferry to Portugal, it is Spain's gateway to Portugal and the Algarve. The mix of the two cultures makes the location a fantastic base in which to explore the area. It is in the Huelva district of Andalucia on the Costa de la Luz, . On the Atlantic, it is sometimes referred to as the Spanish Algarve.

Food and Drink The Atlantic Ocean to the south and west of Isla Canela is the source of the wonderful fish and shellfish available at the island's many restaurants. Here you will find Spanish families coming from near and far to sample the gastronomic delights of the days catch. If fish isn't your thing, the marina restaurants can offer a change with burgers, steaks, crepes, pasta & pizza.

A short trip into town and you have the full range of Spanish tapas and main course delicacies from several dozen restaurants. There are basic shops and a small supermarket within easy walking distance, with larger shops and supermarkets situated in Ayamonte. Ayamonte also has a daily meat, fish, fruit and veg market - get there early for the best choice. Villa Real in Portugal also has a good range of shops, remember they're an hour behind Spanish time.

The whole area is an important resource for leisure and has a recreational marina, water-sport facilities, golf, bowls, cycling, walking, fishing... Something for everyone The commercial centres on Isla Canela features many different establishments from family friendly restaurants offering gastronomical treats to supermarkets, car hire and clothes shops. On the beach you will find typically Spanish beach bars, water-sports facilities and a view of fishing boats bobbing on the horizon catching your evening meal.

This is the area where the Spanish people holiday. Whoever said this is Spain's best-kept secret was certainly telling the truth!
The fine, sandy beaches of the Costa de la Luz, in the shelter of pine woods, stretch in an arc from Ayamonte to Punta Umbria. This is the coast of Western Andalucia. The Costa de la Luz gets its name not just from the average 3,000 hours of sunshine it enjoys every year, but also from the mazing bright light that brings home the beauty of the neatness of the streets, the whitewash of the walls, the golden sand dunes and the silvery sea.

The Atlantic Costa de la Luz in the Huelva province is home to the aquamarine crystal clear Atlantic Ocean, sand dunes, golf courses and miles of beaches, Inland, a great variety of different sceneries awaits the traveller. The countryside boasts wild mountain ranges, fertile farmlands and pasturelands, vineyards and secluded towns. Pine woods and Cork forests are punctuated by the beautiful whitewashed hill-top villages (pueblos blancos). Springtime is particularly special in and around Huelva, with an explosion of flowers, popular festivals and festivities. Wintertime is cool and sunny and attracts millions of birds to the area.

Between Ayamonte and Punta Umbria the coast is flat with very long beaches where relatively modern towns have been set up. There are sand dunes, Pine forests and sandbanks formed by the estuaries of small rivers and the powerful currents of the Atlantic Ocean. The capital, Huelva, is a little inland from the coast between the rivers Tinto and Odiel, and a little further on is the start of a vast beach reaching to the river Guadalquivir.

Activities Para-surfing, sailing, volleyball and dolphin watching are available from the beach or marina; river trips from Ayamonte; Seville is just over an hour's drive away. There is a golf course on the island (see below) with several other courses within 30 minutes drive. Tennis and horse riding are available nearby. Isla Canela Golf is an island course and offers the player a chance to see what salt marshes are like, for that is what the course is set on. Eucalyptus trees are In abundance, there is wild and attractive scenery and hazards both natural and manmade. Among these are several natural lakes and well-placed bunkers. This is a beautiful 18-hole course at Ayamonte, where facilities for visitors are developing at a breathtaking rate.

Golf in the Costa de la Luz There are about 25 golf courses on the Costa de la Luz! In the province of Huelva alone, within half an hour away by car, there are eight quality golf courses to choose from. The dry and sunny climate make the region superbly suited for year-round golfing and the sport has been growing steadily in the region during the past 20 years because of it. As if all the golf courses on the Costa de la Luz and around Seville were not enough there is also all the courses on the Portuguese Algarve. Here you have some 24 courses of different style and difficulty within one hours drive of Isla Canela. The nearest ones at Castro Marim are only a few minutes away. Both areas now attract thousands of golfers from all around the world and the sport is still growing Scores of courses, easily accessible and open all year round; this part of the Iberian peninsula is a golfers dream!

You are spoilt for choice when it comes to the best golf courses. Isla Canela, Islantilla, St. Lorenzo, Castro Marim, Benamoura Tavira, Bella Vista, Vilamoura, Quinta do Rio and Nuevo Portil are just some of the fabulous golf courses all within a one hour circuit. Isla Canela is a par 72 golf course. There is a driving range, putting greens, bowls centre, and clubhouse serving food and drinks.