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| The country of Spain is located in southwestern Europe. |
| Mainland Spain has a surface area of 493,486 square kilometers, while the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands cover 4,992 and 7,447 square kilometers, respectively. The Spanish cities of Ceuta and Melilla on the African continent account for an additional 32 square kilometers. |
| The World Tourism Organization rates Spain as the second most popular tourist destination worldwide, with 49.5 million visitors annually. | |
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| Along with 7 other provinces, Huelva forms the region of Andalusia, characterized by the wealth and diversity of its scenery, its privileged climate and the hospitality of its people. |
| The province of Huelva is situated in southwestern Spain, in Andalusia . |
| Covering an area of more than 10,000 km², its exceptional location has had a clear impact on socioeconomic development and tourism in the region. The magnificent golden sand beaches and crystalline waters of Punta Umbría form a prestigious and spectacular Andalusian-style holiday destination within the Los Enebrales Nature Reserve, ideal for nature lovers and only 20 minutes from the capital of Huelva. | |
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 The Queen Victoria Workers' Quarter. A group of terraced family homes in the English architectural style, built in 1917. Each terrace is distinguished by unique construction details that distinguish it from the rest. |
| La Merced Cathedral. Founded in 1605 and consecrated as a Cathedral in 1953, it contains a beautiful carving of the Christ of Jerusalem and an exquisite likeness of the Virgin of the Cinta. |
| Church of La Concepción. Built in the 16th century, the interior houses paintings by Zurbarán. It also boasts an extremely valuable choir stall. |
| San Marcos Castle. Built in the 16th century, this castle is a magnificent example of Renaissance architecture. |
| Monastery of La RábidaStanding atop a hill where the Phoenicians erected an altar to their God Baal and the Romans in turn built a temple to the Goddess Prosperina, this monastery was taken over by the Franciscans at the beginning of the 15th century. |
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| The Port of Huelva occupies a very important position on the so-called 'shellfish route'. Fresh prawns, shrimp and scampi arrive at its fish market daily, along with other marine species such as sea bream, gilthead, snapper, white bream, skate and sole. |
| This cornucopia of fresh catch is used to prepare such mouthwatering dishes as shark-meat with tomato, snapper and stewed onions; cuttlefish with broad beans and skate in paprika. |
| The mountain ranges of Huelva provide the finest cured hams in the country as well as a superb range of cured meats and other regional sausage products. |
| Dessert options include outstanding fresh fruits from the region, such as juicy Nava peaches, melons and watermelons from Cortegana, quince from Fuenteheridos, strawberries from Lepe. For real sweettooths, there is also "hornazo" sponge cake, "tocino de cielo" (a rich egg and caramel pudding) and little pastries from Moguer. |
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| The most typical traditional crafts of the region are baskets and panels woven from cane; carved wooden objects; cowboy boots and leather goods; rugs, fabrics, traditional costumes, fans and castanets. |
| In the capital, the main shopping areas can be found in the squares of Las Monjas, La Merced, Doce de Octubre and Punto, as well as the pedestrian-only street of La Concepción and the Isla Chica district. Besides a new commercial center has been opened in Huelva city: it is the Aqualon Puerto. |
| Every Friday, a traditional market is held on the site of Huelva's trade fairs. Other very appealing markets are held in some of the villages around the province, such as Aracena (on Saturdays) and Cortegana (on Fridays). |
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| Local Time: UTC + 2 in Summer. UTC + 1 in Winter. |
| Official Currency: The currency used is the Euro |
| Official Language:Spanish. |
| Population: Approximately 40 millions inhabitants. |
| Health Information: No vaccine or medical certificate is needed to travel to Spain. |
| Electricity: 220 V. Plugs are rounded and double-pronged. |
| Types of payment: Most shops accept cash and major international credit cards, such as VISA, MasterCard and American Express. |
| Banking hours: Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. |
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