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Isla Canela is a small island located south of the town of
Ayamonte Ayamonte (; pt, Aiamonte) is a town and municipality of Spain belonging to the province of Huelva, Andalusia. It is located near the border with Portugal on the mouth of the Guadiana River. According to the 2015 census, the city had a population ...
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Province of Huelva Huelva () is a province of southern Spain, in the western part of the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is bordered by Portugal, the provinces of Badajoz, Seville, and Cádiz, and the Atlantic Ocean. Its capital is Huelva. Its area is 10,1 ...
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Guadiana The Guadiana River (, also , , ), or Odiana, is an international river defining a long stretch of the Portugal-Spain border, separating Extremadura and Andalusia (Spain) from Alentejo and Algarve (Portugal). The river's basin extends from the ...
River is next to the island, and
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(across the river) can be easily seen from Isla Canela. Isla Canela is set within an area of pleasant coastal scenery with wide, sandy beaches, dunes and salt marshes. The island is a summer resort popular with mainly Spanish and Portuguese holidaymakers who are attracted to its beaches. Beaches and Activities The 7 kilometre beach is of fine, golden sand. There is an 18-hole golf club, and a marina and commercial centre which provide amenities such as shops, bars and restaurants. Outdoor pursuits such as sailing, canoeing, motor boats, tennis, fishing and diving are available in the area. Cuisine The region is famous for its grilled fish, especially sardines and deep fried calamares (squid). Climate The climate in Isla Canela is mainly Mediterranean, with generally hot and dry summers and mild winters. The area is considered a year-round destination. File:Isla Canela 1.JPG, Entrance to the beach on Isla Canela. File:Isla Canela 2.JPG, Beach resorts on Isla Canela. File:Isla Canela 3.JPG, The beach on Isla Canela. Portugal can be seen at distance. {{Andalusia-geo-stub
Canela Canela may refer to: Places * Canela, Rio Grande do Sul, a town in Brazil * Canela, Chile, a commune in Chile * La Canela, a legendary location in South America * Isla Canela, an island in Andalusia, Spain Other uses * Canela (surname), in ...
Landforms of Andalusia