This stretch of coast has seen relatively little development with tourism consisting of a few small, modern resorts dotted along the coastline. Life here is about taking your time and taking in the stunning scenery. Packed bars and heaving dance floors are something you'll struggle to find as evening activity consists of a leisurely meal followed by a stroll along the coast.

The bustling fishing village of Ayamonte, standing on the river Guadiana facing out towards Portugal, is steeped in history and offers a selection of restaurants and bars serving fine Spanish food and freshly caught fish.

By choosing Islantilla or Isla Canela, to the west of the coast, you'll have a good base from which to explore the local province of Huelva, with its sleepy white-washed villages, or to venture further into the heart of Andalucia - a trip to Sevilla being an absolute must!

The city of Huelva offers surprisingly modern architecture and fashionable shops, so it's easy to forget that this is one of the oldest cities in Spain from which Christopher Columbus set sail on his voyage of discovery over 500 years ago.

With nature playing a key role in this corner of Spain, the Doñana National Park, further along the coast, boasts a wealth of flora and fauna, making it one of the largest and most interesting bird and wildlife sanctuaries in Europe.

The breeze rolling in off the Atlantic creates ideal conditions for a variety of water sports with windsurfing and surfing attracting fanatics from all over the world. Golfers will be spoilt for choice here with a number of high quality courses to choose from.