What to do in Huelva

Huelva is the capital closest to Doñana National Park, Western Europe's largest national park, and offers privileged access to the Odiel marshes, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Birdwatching is the area's standout activity: over 300 species use these marshes as breeding, wintering or migration staging grounds, with European spoonbill colonies and flamingos among the most sought-after sights. Kayaking through the channels and arms of the Odiel marshes provides access to pathless areas from the water. Hiking in the Odiel marshes and Mazagón beach offers circular routes with wildlife observation and estuary scenery. Mountain biking uses the forest tracks around Punta Umbría and El Rompido for coastal rides between dune pine forests and Atlantic beaches. Coastal active tourism, with sea kayaking and stand-up paddling on Huelva's beaches, rounds out the sporting offer of this Andalusian capital.