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Costa de la Luz
Stretching along the Atlantic Ocean in the western part of
Andalusia, the Costa de la Luz (Coast of Light) offers a relatively
unspoilt holiday destination. With fine golden beaches, rolling
dunes, stretches of cliffs and coves, and pine-covered hills, it is
somewhat surprising that there is not the same level of development
as in other parts of the Spanish coast. This could be due to the
fact that about 30 percent of the area is protected by nature
reserves. Temperatures are milder, and the Atlantic is not as
tropical as the Mediterranean side, but the area still boasts 3,000
hours of sunshine a year and is highly popular with nature
enthusiasts, windsurfers, beach lovers and kite boarders.
The Costa de la Luz is divided into two sections; the Huelva
province runs from the Portuguese border to the Guadalquivir River
and the Donaña National Park, while the Cadiz province runs from
the Guadalquivir to the popular town of Tarifa on the edge of the
Costa del Sol. There are interesting towns full of real Spanish
flavour to explore, attractive flora and fauna to enjoy, and a
number of low-key resorts offering a range of activities for those
tired of crowded package tour destinations.
Information & Facts
Climate
True to its name the Coast of Light (Costa de le Luz) boasts
over 3, 000 hours of sunshine a year. Temperatures are mild,
moderated by the cool Atlantic breeze, but can still reach 86°F
(30°C), while winter temperatures rarely dip below 50°F (10°C).
Language
Spanish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in areas frequented by tourists. Catalan, Galician and
Basque are spoken in the relevant areas.
Money
Spain's official currency is the Euro (EUR). One Euro is divided
into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and
major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards
and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels,
restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the
cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March
and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October). The Canary
Islands: GMT (GMT +1 in summer).