A Little Bit of Christopher Columbus and Relaxing on the Beaches

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, the day's sightseeing begins!
On this second day of the trip, the itinerary proposes a quick visit to some of the emblematic sites of the historic centre of Huelva. All of them are close to the hotel, so you can see (and photograph) them in a short walk.
One of them is the Plaza de las Monjas, with its fountain and statue of Christopher Columbus.
Another site to see from the outside is the city's Cathedral, built in the 12th century. The most striking feature is its baroque facade. You can walk around the surrounding area and return to the hotel to pick up the car.
If you prefer to just do activities for the children, you can go directly to the Muelle de las Carabelas.

The Caravel Wharf is a place where the replicas of the caravels with which Christopher Columbus arrived in America in 1492 were built: La Pinta, La Niña and Santa María.
You can climb aboard the caravels, go down to see the holds and even Christopher Columbus' cabin. The kids will love it!
There is also an interpretation centre, where you can learn about navigational instruments.
Open Hours: Sunday - Tuesday: 9:30 - 20:00 Mondays closed
Tickets can be purchased on the spot, but it is best to buy them in advance, especially in summer, on the official website
When you cross the bridge to reach the Muelle de la Carabelas, you will see the Marismas del Odiel Natural Park, which was formed by the mouth of the Odiel and Tinto rivers.

After the visit it is time for lunch. You can have lunch in this restaurant with outdoor tables in front of the Botanical Garden.
It is a simple place, with good food and a menu of the day.
Open Hours: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 - 18:00 Sunday closed.
Between the Muelle de las Carabelas and the restaurant there is an area where you can see the monument to the discoverers, another monument to Columbus and the Monastery of La Rábida. It is said that Christopher Columbus and his crew prayed there before setting off on their great voyage.

After lunch you can spend a long time on one of the beaches of Punta Umbria: Los Enebrales beach, Calé beach, Punta Umbria beach or La Bota beach.
All the beaches are long, so children can run and play without any problems. In the first two, you can park your car in some spaces at the side of the road and walk along the pathways to the beach.
If you feel like having a picnic on the beach with the kids, you should stop at a supermarket before reaching the beach.

At snack time, walk along the beach to find a cafe, restaurant or beach bar to have a drink or a snack.
One of them is Chiringuito Camaron. There you can order a juice and a sandwich, as well as other drinks and food. It may be crowded in summer, but you can always walk around until you find the place you like best.
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 9:00 - 24:00

The Rio Tinto Pier was built by the English company that exploited the Rio Tinto mines. The mineral that was shipped to other countries arrived there by train.
Many people choose this place to watch the sunset, but you can walk here at any time of the day. The itinerary suggests you visit before dinner as the last attraction of the day.

On Calle Vázquez López or Calle Rabida, you will find a wide variety of restaurants for dinner.
One of them is La Fonda de María Mandao, where you can order traditional Spanish food, tasty and well presented.
Open Hours: Wednesday - Saturday: 8:00 - 18:00, 20:00 - 24:00 Sunday: 12:00 - 17:00 Monday - Tuesday: 8:00 - 17:00

Return to the hotel and rest.