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The Costa de la Luz, translated as the Coast of Light, is a section of the Andalusian coast facing the Atlantic Ocean, at the southernmost tip of Spain. This stretch of southern Spain known as the Costa de la Luz is sandwiched between the border with Portugal and Tarifa point on the straits of Gibraltar. Compared with other parts of the Spanish coastline Costa de la Luz holidays reveal a lusciously unspoilt area of Spain and are popular with the Spanish themselves. Sometimes referred to as 'The Spanish Algarve' Costa de la Luz holidays comprise resorts including Isla Canela and Islantilla. The resorts feature wonderful golden sands, clear warm waters and an enjoyable welcoming breeze that is perfect for a holiday resort. Costa de la Luz holidays attracts serious water sports enthusiasts, particularly in the world famous surfing resort of Tarifa, which is actually just 40 minutes across the water from Morocco.
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Costa de la Luz holidays flights fly into Jerez De La Frontera Airport regional airport and you can fly there from London Stansted and Manchester Airport. Flights to Costa de la Luz takes about 2 -3 hours. When looking for that ideal package holiday to Costa de la Luz, start your search at travel.co.uk where you can compare prices on package deals as well as packaged Costa de la Luz flights and specially selected hotels in Costa de la Luz.
Holiday in Costa de la Luz are enjoyable for the long stretches of unspoilt beaches, where you can relax in the glorious sunshine and let all your troubles be washed away by the warm ebbing tide. Aside from the beaches and the sunshine, there are more than enough opportunities to enjoy all that the Costa de la Luz has to offer, such as seeing the local historical sites, water sports, walks around the National Parks, excursions to nearby towns and resorts, and a good number of first rate golf courses. Costa de la Luz holidays are well known for the beautiful nature reserves in the area. Doñana National Park is an excellent example; here you may have to chance to see Spanish Imperial Eagle and the Iberian Lynx which are two of Spain’s endangered species. The Costa de la Luz has a remarkably rich history that dates back to Roman times. To appreciate some of this superb heritage, the ruins at Baelo Claudia are definitely an interesting place to visit. Located 12 km outside of Tarifa, they are well-preserved remains of a small Roman city and the Rábida Monastery in Palos de la Frontera. Popular day trip on Costa de la Luz holidays are to Isla Canela, a flourishing resort with a long sandy beach, backed by an inlet that makes it virtually an island with marshy regions that are home to several species of interesting resident and migratory birds. Holidays to Costa de la Luz should also include excursions to two of Spain’s most fascinating cities. The down to earth city of Cadiz is full of character, while the incredible city of Seville is simply breathtaking. This classic Spanish city is a fantastic place to get a bit of culture, such as the cathedral resting place of Christopher Columbus. The Costa de la Luz is excellent for sailing, kite and wind surfing and for a variety of other water sports.
Holidays on the Costa de la Luz offer a superb range of cuisine, with tapas bars and local fresh fish and seafood on many of the menus. The Costa de la Luz is renowned for its varieties of sherry and Spain’s finest cured ham. Nightlife is more low-key here than regions such as the Costa del Sol, athough all Costa de la Luz resorts have a good choice of bars and restaurants, and the nearby fishing villages of Punta del Moral, Caserío la Varra and Casa del Médico are worth a try for great seafood meal in traditional surroundings.
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