Located in the western part of the province, in Costa de la Luz, Isla Cristina is a modern town with a long seafaring tradition, a great place to find salted meats and canned fish.
Once a distinct island but now surrounded by marshes this town is now an important fishing port & popular summer resort. It is located not far south east of Ayamonte.
Here, the visitor can enjoy many attractions. Namely, the magnificent beaches and marine resorts, such as Islantilla, Centro, and Punta del Caimán. The carnival and the Atlantic Coral Festival are also famous. In the township we find the Marshes of Isla Cristina nature park, containing habitats with different salinity levels, where we can observe a rich and diverse flora, and a remarkable number of birds.
