Isla Canela

History and Overview

Isla Canela is located in one of Spain's premier tourist areas, The Costa de la Luz. Isla Canela is a natural island joined by a bridge to Ayamonte, a town with the purest Andalusian charm. Located at the mouth of the River Guadiana, the frontier between Andalucia and the Portuguese Algarve, it shares in the charm of both areas and all their advantages.

Isla Canela is one of the largest European tourist developments, with an area of 1,760 Ha, 7 Kms of fine sandy beaches, navigable canals, a cared-for natural setting and an exceptional climate. Within a short distance are the beaches of Islantilla, El Rompido and Nuevo Portil. In this area you will find both beach and golf facilities.

The Isla Canela Marina has a modern fully equipped leisure marina situated in the point shaped by Costa de la Luz, Algarve and Guadiana river and snuggled inside the Isla Canela tourism centre. It offers a perfect shelter while only minutes away from the open sea and quayside. Its located between two rivers, including the magnificent Guadiana (Spain´s borderline), the estuaries, and the beaches, all under the Spanish sun, all conspire to make this the perfect location from which to base sailing excursions around the Spanish peninsula or simply enjoy its natural beauty.

There is an 18 hole golf course, with the landscape being characterised by gentle slopes formed by dunes and a beautiful countryside with olive, orange and eucalyptus trees. The design of the course combines precision, strength and dexterity in their proper proportions.

The parcel plan ("plan parcial"), approved in June 1993, sets a gross density of only 41 inhabitants per Ha., much lower than in other similar tourist centres. The project includes the construction of two marinas (one of them already in operation), to the east and west, with a capacity for 800 moorings. It also includes two golf courses, as well as other sports facilities. The character and design of residential areas are aligned with the three main holiday destinations Beach, Golf and Marina. Just 4 km to Ayamonte with all the infra structures, even when all the summer tourists have gone. Shopping malls, boutiques, restaurants and bars and night life. The new quarter of Ayamonte, Costa Esuri with 2 golf courses on the banks of the Guadiana is approx. 3km away from the center.

Places of Interest

- Sevilla (Historical Centre & Great Shopping)

- Huelva (With its many Churches and Palaces)

- Donana National Parque (Excellent Wildlife and Birdlife)

- El Rocio (Nearly a million pilgrims descend on the village on the 7th Weekend after Easter)

- The Algarve (Across the border in Portugal with its many beaches)