Guide to Isla Canela

"Nuzzling the Portuguese border, this small island offers empty, virgin sands, gentle waters and a laid-back atmosphere perfect for getting away from it all."

Mad about beaches? Then this island in the western Costa De La Luz will put a grin on your face as wide as a Cheshire cat. Sporting seven kilometres of unspoilt sands, it's nirvana for beach fans. Here, you'll find some of the whitest, finest sands in Spain, kissed by calm Atlantic waters and backed by attractive residential complexes, rolling dunes and pine forests. Plus there's plenty of space, so if you want to abandon your sun lounger for a private patch all to yourself, no problem. And last but not least, there's very little to intrude on your love-in with the sun. Still fairly undeveloped, the beaches here are pretty much devoid of in-your-face facilities and crowds. Away from the sands, the hotels and apartments merge into a shiny new marina. Here, pull up a chair and sip a 'cafe con leche' whilst watching the comings and goings of the sleek yachts and motor boats. Pop into a shop to pick up some provisions or a new T-shirt for the beach. Or for serious browsing, take the bridge to Ayamonte on the mainland. This charming Spanish town is well worth exploring, with its pedestrianised, flower-filled streets, palm-lined waterfront and weekly market. And by night, if Canela's hotel-based entertainments don't excite you, then let Ayamonte steal the show with its animated restaurants ideal for relaxed starlit dinners and drinks. Back at base though, don't miss Isla Canela's magnificent 18-hole golf course peppered with orange and eucalyptus trees. Or enjoy a truly memorable day out, visiting Seville. Just an hour away by road, the Andalucian capital brims with magnificent history and a flamenco-fuelled zest for life that's totally irresistible. And for a slice of Portuguese cuisine and culture, join a cruise along the Guadiana River, and bag yourself two countries for the price of one!

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