Cartaya
Cartaya's origins are rooted in the depths of history. Its name comes from the Phoenician for 'City' and attests to the antiquity of Cartaya as a social entity. This fact is borne out by numerous archaeological remains found nearby. However, due to the fact Huelva, if not the whole of southern Spain, was historically a region that proved to be fatally attractive to every passing pirate and itinerant civilisation (such as the Berbers and the Normans), the zone was constantly isolated and it was not until the 15th Century that Cartaya could boast a stable population.
During this time the castle of Zuñiga was built. Today it is located in the old part of the city (the casco antiguo) and around this the modern city of Cartaya has grown, reflecting the aspirations of the modern population whilst at the same time preserving the proud heritage that has been passed down from times long gone.
History, a strong maritime tradition and, above all, agriculture characterise this part of the world. Cartaya is not only famous for its figs but also for its strawberries and its citrus fruit. Exportation of its agricultural produce and the growing influence of tourism have provided the dual motors of economic growth.
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El Rincon / El Rompido
This city is a cultural property in itself, his houses in the flair of the baroque. The scent of the sea in his streets and gives the activity in the small fisher harbor to the city a particular charm. Modern time constructions would change the picture of this city and therefore would be missing fully. The increasing tourism enriches the economic situation of this small sailor quarter. The ideals situation of the place makes it to the attraction to water athletes. The beautiful natural situation and the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, El Rompido lends a quite particular charm. The culinary variety of catch-fresh seafood is located on each menu of the restaurants here. The extensive casual offers for tourists declare themselves almost by it; one looks the good situation at El Rompido.
Boat trips and open sea fishing rods, as well as trips to the beaches of Cartaya belong to the nature reserves of las Marismas de las Piedras and Flecha de El Rompido equally to it like trips for nature lovers.
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