germany

we are looking to go here on holidays any advice , we will have a 5 year old child with us, do you have info on resturants, shopping activities
thanks

fionamw

Hi & welcome but I'm afraid I have no idea where this is. Help?

steviedeluxe

It seems to be on the Costa de la Luz, Huelva side (quick google). But that's the limit of my knowledge too

Fredbargate

Try posting in "The Ayamonte Club" link at the top of the Spain page as this is where Isla Canala is.

More forum members with local knowledge there.

Casa Santo Estevo

To be honest this is a forum for moving and living abroad. I would think you would have better luck on TA- It is a forum for vacations..

EsuriJohn

Isla Canela is part of Ayamonte which is the nicest seaside resort in Spain. IC is the seaside bit a proper Island accessable by bridge. The name translates as the Cinamon Isle and is where the Phonecians/Romans/Moors imported their spices into Spain. There is also a unique connection with Kent in that there was (now preserved) a tide driven flour mill.

There are lots of apartments for rent and some good hotels such as the Barcelo, RIU and Sunshine Spa the newest.

Jur

Isla Canela is situated 6 km south of Ayamonte. Ayamonte is at the border with Portugal, therefore closest airport is Faro, about one hour drive.

For apartment rentals: www.PlayasDeLaLuz.com
Car rentals: www.vostokcar.com
Bicycle rental: See my signature

Other activities: Beach, Paintball, Kitesurfing, Visit Sevilla, Visit Algarve, boattrips, fishing, tennis, golf, etc.

Jur

Where´s that?

EsuriJohn

Is that not the new name for the original 5* Iberostar that was finished as a 4* Spa hotel for Yellow hotels?

Jur

Aaah, I think you refer to the PlayaMarina hotel, originally intended to be a 5-star hotel, now 4-star and a Spa: http://www.hotel-playamarina.com/

EsuriJohn

Thank you Jur don't get down that end so often so not sure of the name.

Jur

As for shopping, there´s the Ayamonte center which is not very large and a few big commercial centers in the area (Tavira, Faro, Huelva). Ayamonte has a commercial center too (La Plaza) but it´s pretty empty.......

AdrianTO

The area looks beautiful. What's it like in winter?

germany

thanks for all the information folks can i ask the following questions .
1. resturants in the area
2. food shopping
3. activities for kids age 5

Jur

17 degrees today, rain predicted for tomorrow........