Family Holidays on the Costa de la Luz

With a beautiful coastline and many attractions, it’s no surprise that family holidays in Costa de la Luz are increasingly popular. With a name literally meaning ‘Coast of Light,’ Costa de la Luz is a varied and tourist friendly region of Spain that retains more of its culture than the Costa del Sol.

Attractions

Renting a villa for the family in one of scenic towns, such as Chiclana de la Frontera or Vejer de la Fontera, gives you a great base to explore the countryside, pine wood forests, or one of the many nature reserves. Most holiday homes come with personal swimming pools and spacious patios, so there’s space to relax at home too.

The beaches in this region are less windswept that the Cadiz coastline, and offer some pristine sections of sand. The Playa de Castilla is only accessible on foot, but with around fifteen miles of gorgeous sand to enjoy it’s well worth the effort. In the height of summer the beaches become vibrant holiday hubs, which does mean a lot of other tourists around. But there are all the facilities to make your time on the sands pleasant and relaxed - and there are plenty of sunbeds too.

Activities and food

The capital of Costa de la Luz, Huelva city, is a great place to shop and explore. With numerous historical sites and easy access to transport you can take things at your own pace and get some perfect holiday snaps too.

For water sports the Costa de la Luz has numerous great locations. West of Huelva city is Barra de El Rompido, which is a fine beach and a great place to try out some new adventurous activities. Along the coast you’ll also find plenty of other places with activities for the kids, such as snorkelling and banana boat rides.

The region is famous for its seafood, so expect some amazing traditional Spanish fare. You can always treat yourself to tapas, and in and around Huelva there are plenty of international restaurants too. So there’s no need to worry if the kids are feeling fussy. With such a tourist friendly set up you’re bound to have a great time on your Costa de la Luz holidays.