Just beyond the Eastern Algarve, the long golden sands stretch limitlessly into the Spanish region of Huelva's Costa de la Luz - the Coast of Light. Aptly named for its many hours of sunlight, this is a beach lover's dream, enjoying, as it does, the cool Atlantic breezes that gently fan its many miles of wide, uncluttered beaches. The relatively new resort of Islantilla itself is built on one of these beaches.

This unique coastline is a great favourite with Spanish holidaymaker's during the summer months and is still relatively undiscovered by other nationalities, consequently menus are often only printed in Spanish and outside of the hotels and apartment complexes, English is spoken rather less than in the usual European resorts. Some lovely villages and small towns are peppered along the coastline including the picturesque fishing port of La Antilla. A promenade stretches the whole way along the coast from Islantilla to La Antilla and is a very enjoyable 20-30 minute walk. An ideal way to spend an evening would be to take a leisurely stroll along the promenade followed by dinner in one of La Antilla's very good selection of bustling restaurants, which offer excellent value for money.

Further inland, (6km from Islantilla) the town of Lepe, famous for its strawberries, is worth a visit if only to savour the richness of the agricultural landscape. Just 16km west of Islantilla lies the town of Ayamonte, the last Spanish point before entering Portugal. Ayamonte is a very pleasant place to spend an evening browsing in its many shops, strolling through the labyrinth of charming cobble-stoned streets and sampling the abundance of excellent tapas bars and restaurants.

From the marina, you can take a short ferry trip (10-15 minutes) across the Guardiana River to Vila Real de Santo Antonio in Portugal, famous for its linen and handmade tableware. For those wishing to explore further afield, Islantilla is located within a convenient distance of the larger towns and cities of Huelva, Seville, Jerez and Cadiz, each offering an abundance of culture, history and shopping to suit every taste and budget. The Huelva region also features some unforgettable sights, most notably the mountains of the Sierra de Aracena and the Doñana National Park (recognised as the most impressive bird and wildlife sanctuary in all Europe).

Please do bear in mind when making arrangements to explore the area that the Spanish take their siesta from 13:00 to 17:00 and that the majority of businesses close during this time. If you are looking for something a little different, a little less hectic and more authentically Spanish, you will not fail to be enchanted by the uniqueness of this special part of the Andalusian Atlantic coastline

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