History, beach and nature in one destination. In this itinerary to get to know Huelva in 3 days we recommend the best plans to enjoy your visit to the city and discover the main attractions it has to offer. Whether it’s a romantic trip, with family or friends, with this 3-day guide to Huelva you’ll discover places full of charm, history, nature, routes, unique architecture, gastronomy, tapas, leisure… You’re sure to come back!
On the first day of your visit to Huelva, transport yourself back to the mid-19th century and experience the city’s industrial boom at the hands of the English companies that chose our province to build mining operations. Places such as Casa Colón, inaugurated as a hotel in 1883, the houses of the Reina Victoria Neighbourhood and engineering constructions such as the Tharsis and Compañía de Rio Tinto Piers, will make you relive the history and splendour of the city during those years. In this link you can consult all the points of interest of the British legacy route in Huelva.
Starting in the city centre visit:
Walking along the streets of the historic centre, enjoy the atmosphere and shopping in areas such as Calle Berdigón, Méndez Núñez or Las Bocas.
While you are in the centre, enjoy the typical dishes and the best gastronomy of Huelva in Calle Vázquez López, such as the Portichuelo Restaurant, the Macha or the Azabache. If you prefer tapas, go to Bar Tapería Entre Amigos or El Gallo Negro, very close to Calle las Bocas. Discover what to eat in Huelva and where in the Gastronomy section.
Enjoy the spectacular views, scenery and engineering works that the British legacy left behind by visiting the city:
On the Ria boulevard you will find different places where you can have a coffee and even extend the afternoon to watch a wonderful sunset and have dinner in the surroundings.
If you like to get up early and do some sport, head for the Marismas del Odiel Nature Reserve very early in the morning. From the salt flats to the breakwater itself you will find 22 km with a large number of routes and trails to enjoy nature and get to know the local fauna. You can find more information about hiking in Huelva by clicking here.
Starting at the Marismas del Odiel Nature Reserve visit:
You can drive to the car park at Juan Carlos I Breakwater Beach and cross one of the walkways towards the beach. Remember that walkways 5 and 6 give access to a pet-friendly area of the beach.
Back in the city, enjoy the atmosphere and the restaurants in and around the Carmen Market. For more details visit the Where to eat section.
You can’t say goodbye to your trip to Huelva without a visit to the Columbus places. Start at the Columbus Monument located at Punta del Sebo. Cross the Rio Tinto Bridge and head for La Rábida. Visit the Monastery, the Celestino Mutis Botanical Park, the Ibero-American Forum and the Carabelas Dock.
Start your walk through the city by taking in the most emblematic and unique buildings and urban places in Huelva. You can find more information on the Original Architecture Route.
You cannot miss:
For lunch, we suggest you go to the Avenida de Andalucía area, one of the busiest in the city, and try what many call “the best potato omelette in Huelva” at Bar Restaurante Juan José. See the Where to eat section for more information on the gastronomic offer in the area.
To conclude your 3-day visit to Huelva, we recommend a visit to the Conquero Viewpoint, located on the hill of the same name.
The cabezos are a series of geological formations, similar to hills, which form part of the landscape of the city of Huelva. These formations have played an important role in the history and development of the city. There is the Cabezo de San Pedro, the Cabezo de La Joya and the Conquero group, which is the one we recommend you visit this afternoon.
In the Cabezo del Conquero, as well as visiting La Cinta Sanctuary, you will find the highest hill in the city, which rises 250 metres above sea level and offers unparalleled views of the city, the estuary and the marshes.
