Location

Matalascañas is found on the shore of the Atlantic, on a fertile plain along 45 kms fine, golden sands. It is the name of a beach and village within the Municipality of Almonte, Huelva Province, in southern Spain. It is known for having an ancient upside down tower on the sand called "Torre la Higuera". This was one of the seven defence towers built by Phillip II in the 16th century in order to protect the coast from the incursions of Turkish and North African corsairs. In fact, this place was called after the tower until the 70s. Its coast line is surrounded by Doñana National Park. This area was segregated from the Park in 1961 in order to build on the beach tourist village, as many people from the nearby villages went to spend the summer there. The beach is 7 kilometres long and the seashore has an average width of 80 meters, amongst which are three very wide beaches known as El Asperillo, Torre La Higuera and Doñana. You can walk for kilometres and even continue into Doñana National Park virgin beach along the Gulf of Cadiz. Its golden and fine sand, its mobile dunes, Mediterranean climate and clean water make it a gift from Nature. It is mainly a beach to enjoy in family, because of its quietness but not so in summer time. Matalascañas has an all-year-round mild climate, beautiful fine white sandy beaches, and outstanding nature. Also for those keen on water sports (fishing, surfing, waterskhng, etc) they have natural paradise at their disposal, as do those who prefer equestrian sports