The fine, sandy beaches
of the Costa de la Luz, in the shelter of pine woods, stretch in an
arc from Ayamonte to Tarifa, from the mouth of the river Guadiana
to the Straits of Gibraltar.
The Costa de la Luz is comprised of sand and whitewash. The name,
Costa de la Luz, comes from the intensely bright light, which helps
to emphasise the neatness of the streets, the whitewash of the walls,
the golden hues of the sand dunes and the silvery reflection of the
sea.
There are also wild mountain ranges, fertile farmlands, pasturelands
where fierce bulls graze, vineyards famed throughout the world.
Springtime is an explosion of flowers, popular festivals and festivities
held at local shrines. Wintertime - being cool and sunny - helps attract
millions of birds to the area. |