It’s all about what you want from your holidays; what is
important to you as a person. Tourism is one of the few industries that
can actually improve the world we live in.
With the right attitude it’s one of those rare win-win
situations, you can get so much out of it while at the same time giving
so much back to the destination visited.
To follow this Travel code is of course a personal choice. These
are merely our recommendations to make your stay here as rich and
fulfilling as possible.
Travel Tips and Tools
The Huelva Region is an authentic Spanish travel destination. It is not spoilt or
adulterated by the impact of tourism as has happened with other
destinations. The idea would be to keep it that way.
To do so we recommend the following
• Read up before you go. We have written our travel guides to help you do so. The more you know, the richer your experience will be.
• Take the people as you find them. People in Huelva are
quite passionate and spontaneous, full of colour. The local festivals
are a great chance to appreciate their joy for life and living. They
are however quite noisy but that’s the price you pay for passion.
• Join in if you can. You’ll find that if you make
an effort to join in with local customs it will be appreciated. In
general any interest shown will indeed be noticed.
• Try not to stand out too much even though you will anyway.
Taking pictures is great as a way to have something to remember, but
having a real good look and appreciating your surroundings is sometimes
a more memorable experience.
• Don’t expect people to speak English. In key
services of course people do in fact speak English but most people
don’t. Try to learn a few words of Spanish before you go, it will
show you’re making an effort (Have a look at our Huelva Lingo In
Your Pocket).
• Out and About – Huelva is a safe destination with
a very low crime rate. Do get out and about as there is so much to see
and do especially the Sierra, typical villages, nature parks and
reserves…(not just the 120km of unspoilt beaches).
• Local products – if you buy local products and produce you support the local economy.
This is a fact. Not only are there great local products and produce to
buy at a reasonable price but you can feel good about playing your part
in economic development based on the local way of life.
• Public Transport – This is a great way to get an insider’s view of the area and meet people
(as well as getting to your destination) and at the same time reduce
your environmental impact. Keep in mind though that many of the
villages are isolated (this is part of their charm) so don’t
expect a regular service!
• Environmental considerations – Huelva is particularly sensitive to environmental changes.
One third of the territory made up of nature reserves with various
important eco systems while also being the home for a whole list of
endangered species, form the Iberian lynx to the common chameleon.
In general it’s enough to remember that you are at the same time
a guest in Huelva while being an ambassador for your own country. We
all share the same objective: that you enjoy your holiday with us.