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.