The Costa de la Luz is much more than endless beaches. Around Matalascañas, the Atlantic meets marshes, dunes, pine forests and small villages, each with a character of its own. If you want to alternate days by the sea with a few excursions, Doñana, El Rocío and the natural surroundings of Matalascañas reveal three different sides of this corner of Huelva.

Doñana, a unique landscape of marshes and dunes

Doñana National Park is one of Andalusia’s great natural areas. Marshes, shifting dunes, beaches and woodland create a mosaic of landscapes that provides shelter and a stopping point for numerous species of birds.

Its proximity to Matalascañas makes it easy to include a visit during your holiday and discover an environment very different from the coastal towns. A chance to experience the natural richness of this area up close.

El Rocío, a village unlike any other

Beyond its famous pilgrimage, El Rocío is well worth visiting for its distinctive appearance. Its sandy streets, whitewashed houses and iconic hermitage create a very characteristic setting, surrounded by the marshlands of Doñana.

Walking through the village outside the major celebrations lets you discover it at a more relaxed pace and experience one of the most distinctive places in the province of Huelva.

Matalascañas, between dunes, pine forests and the Atlantic

The surroundings of Matalascañas let you go from the beach to natural landscapes in no time at all. Dunes, pine forests and long paths along the coast offer plenty of opportunities to walk and enjoy the Atlantic scenery.

If you stay at BLUESEA El Cortijo, you can easily combine beach days with excursions around the area and visits to other nearby places in the province.

Doñana, El Rocío and Matalascañas bring together three of the main attractions of this part of the Costa de la Luz: protected nature, tradition and landscapes shaped by the Atlantic. Three places to discover the destination beyond its beaches.