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Ed and Anja Tuinder: A New Beginning at AMA Residences Andalucía
At AMA Residences Andalucía, we are always pleased to welcome new residents who enrich our community with their stories and passions.
Visit the roofs of the Cathedral of Seville: a unique experience
The Cathedral of Seville is recognized worldwide as the largest Gothic cathedral and a jewel of the UNESCO world heritage. However, there is a way to get to know it that goes beyond conventional visits: the Cathedral’s rooftops.
Horseback riding route along the beach and Doñana
If you are looking to connect with nature in a unique and unforgettable way, we recommend an activity that captures the essence of our land: a horseback riding route along the beaches and the impressive Doñana National Park.
Vineyard and winery tour in the Algarve: A wine experience in southern Portugal
The Algarve, known mainly for its spectacular beaches and sunny climate, is also a booming wine destination that is attracting more and more wine lovers.
Where to see the best sunsets in Huelva
Huelva is known for its splendid coastline and rich natural heritage. Thanks to its geographical location, it offers some of the most impressive sunsets in all of Andalusia.
Boat trips from AMA Residences Andalucia
At AMA Residences Andalucía summer is lived with great intensity. The idyllic enclave of Islantilla, and our first class facilities, allow you to enjoy this wonderful season to the fullest.
Slow living AMA Residences Andalucía
AMA Residences Andalucía champions a more straightforward and uncomplicated way of life: “slow living.” Our top-notch facilities, unbeatable location, connection with nature and fellow residents, and proximity to the charming towns around us with their traditions …
Meet AMA residents
One of the most special things about AMA are its residents. An international community that has been growing over the years, and that today has mostly Dutch and Spanish residents, but also other nationalities such as Portuguese, English, German, Hungarian, American…
Seville Fair
From April 14 to 20, 2024, Seville will celebrate a new edition of its April Fair. This event, which is together with Easter the most popular and well-known of the city, has been held since 1965, although its origin dates back to the nineteenth century, specifically to the year 1846.
Michelin Restaurants near AMA Residences Andalucía part l: Algarve
Gastronomy is, without a doubt, one of the strong points of the area where AMA Residences Andalucía is located. The so-called ‘Mediterranean diet’ gives the Iberian Peninsula a culinary quality within reach of very few places in the world.
The 6 white villages of Huelva that you should visit
AMA Residences Andalucía, thanks to its location in the heart of the coast of Huelva, offers endless plans throughout the year.
Rental Program AMA Residences
At AMA Residences Andalucía we understand that our clients want to get the most out of their investment with 0 worries. To meet your expectations, we have launched our exclusive Rental Program.
Christmas in Huelva and province: the best plans for this Christmas season
Christmas is knocking on the door at AMA Residences Andalucía. Thanks to its location, its mild climate and its gastronomy, it is the ideal place to enjoy Christmas.
The Repsol Guide highlights two gastronomic gems near AMA Residences
The province of Huelva, known for its natural charms and a history that intertwines with the flavor of its seas and pastures, is also a favorite destination for lovers of good food.
Decoration of AMA Residences Andalucía apartments
In a previous post we talked about the decorative style of the apartments and villas AMA Residences Andalucía and this time we want to talk about the decoration service that clients can enjoy that will adapt to their needs and turn their houses into the home of their dreams both for aesthetics and functionality.
Marinas along the coast of Huelva – Part ll
After delving into the wonderful world of the marinas of Huelva in the article Marinas on the coast of Huelva – Part I, we are now preparing to continue with the fascinating journey that still awaits us.
Marinas along the coast of Huelva – Part l
Huelva holds a great variety of treasures that may go unnoticed even by those most familiar with the region.
Experience the thrill of water sports in Huelva
Huelva is considered one of the jewels of Andalusia, making it a paradise for water sports lovers.
Beach Clubs in the Algarve near AMA
Last summer we talked about our favorite beach clubs on the Costa de la Luz in Huelva, as we believe that there is no better plan in the summer than enjoying an unforgettable day at the beach in one of these temples of disconnection.
AMA Islantilla Resort
On the occasion of the publication of an article about AMA Islantilla Resort in the ABC newspaper entitled “A complete vacation in this resort hotel in Islantilla with jacuzzi, sauna and much more”
Ayamonte, the Gateway to Spain
Its enviable geographical location makes Ayamonte one of the most important cities in the province of Huelva.
The best products of Andalusia: Denominations of Origin that you must try
Andalusia is characterized as a region marked by culinary diversity and the quality of its local products.
Discover Cadiz: Spain’s oldest city
With more than 3,000 years of antiquity behind it, Cadiz is the oldest city in Spain and one of the oldest in Europe.
Faro: a day in the capital of Algarve
The city of Faro, located in the south of Portugal, is the capital of the Algarve and the main communication point between the east and west of the region.
Jabugo Route: learn about the origin of the best Iberian ham in the world
As we explained in our article “Gastronomy of Huelva: from the sea to the land“, Huelva is known for its gastronomic richness and variety of products from both the sea and the land.
Golf as therapy for the mind
Those who know us notice that in AMA we faithfully believe in the benefits of sport for the mind and body and therefore we make every effort to provide the means and treatments within the Resort for residents to achieve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
A day in Huelva Capital; monuments and emblematic areas
Beyond its coasts and its gastronomy, Huelva is a millenary city full of history. A place where different civilizations have left their own mark throughout the province, giving it a remarkable tourist interest.
II Restaurant Guide near AMA Residences Andalucía
Undoubtedly Huelva is one of those perfect places where you can enjoy a high quality gastronomy. The raw material and the richness of its land make the Costa de la Luz the ideal place for the most exquisite palates.
The best beach clubs near AMA Residences to spend an unforgettable day at the beach
Far beyond its light, Huelva is known for having a wide range of beach clubs or “chiringuitos” where its gastronomy, atmosphere, music and activities merge offering a complete experience on the beach.
The Mediterranean diet and its health benefits
The Mediterranean diet is characterized by a wide variety of natural foods from the geographical area that bathes the Mediterranean. Over the years this concept has gained even more notoriety than it already had, becoming a benchmark in healthy lifestyle.
Take care of your body and mind at a luxury resort
Taking care of our health should be a priority throughout all stages of our lives. Beyond the absence of pathologies, health is a complete state of physical, mental and social well-being that directly affects the quality of life.
El Rocío: a tradition from Huelva that tresspases frontiers
El Rocío is the perfect combination of tradition, culture and Mediterranean gastronomy. During the pilgrimage to the village of El Rocío, in Almonte, the route becomes a festival of carts, horses, traditional costumes and, always, in unison with flamenco singing and dancing.
Semana Santa
During the ‘Semana Mayor’ (Greater Week) different ‘pasos’ represent the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ and the streets are filled with the smell of incense, the colour of the ‘pasos’ with their embroidery and gold work and the costumes of the penitents…
Huelva and its light
Living in the sunniest province of Spain brings great benefits to its inhabitants: the people of Huelva, the so called “onubenses” or “choqueros”.
Oenology and wine tourism in the province of Huelva
Oenology, which in many cases reaches the category of art, focuses on the production and study of wine. From the cultivation of the vines, the care of the vineyard and the production of the wine, to its subsequent storage and ageing, the whole process of wine production is encompassed within this science.Enjoy a wine experience in the province of Huelva.
Discover Seville at Christmas
Christmas is the time for gathering with the loved ones and doing great family plans. Seville’s Christmas temperatures will allow you to enjoy the city, eat in the sun and discover a Christmas setting when the sun goes down. Rated as one of the best European Christmas capitals, AMA residents can enjoy it each year as it is only 1 hour away from AMA Residences Andalucía.
Six autumn plans in Huelva
During the autumn months, the Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche is tinged with orange and coppery colours, and filled with mushrooms and chestnuts, unique images that will make you fall even more in love with Huelva and its mild autumn weather. With the drop in temperatures and the autumn rains, greenery begins to reign throughout the province, beautifying every corner.
The western Algarve
We continue our tour of the Algarve to travel along the western coast from Faro to Cape St. Vincent, the most southwestern point of Europe, which is only 2 hours away from AMA Residences Andalucia.
The eastern Algarve
Less than 20 minutes away from AMA Residences Andalucía you will find one of the corners of the world worth visiting again and again: The Portuguese Algarve. A classic sun and beach destination, ideal for practicing adventure sports, enjoying various leisure plans, discovering its history and delighting in its finger-licking gastronomy.
Vistas Rui Silvestre: ecstasy of the senses
Art and cuisine merge at Vistas as Rui Silvestre cooks the sea and the Algarvian land in his Michelin-starred restaurant. We tried his extensive Atlantic-inspired Ocean Promenade and the experience was sublime. An artist who creates a symphony of flavors, colors, textures that blend together to delight the 5 senses. The menu condenses in 14 dishes the essence of the Atlantic and the traditions of the Algarve but fused with “improbable flavors without losing a bit of authenticity”.
The Lower Guadiana and its territories
The Lower Guadiana is a territory where you can feel history. With a very defined personality and articulated around the Guadiana River and framed between Spain and Portugal this area is made up of 5 regions: The Algarve, a paradise of coast, sea and beaches; The Alentejo, of extensive golden steppes, pastures and forests; The Western Coast of Huelva, cradle of discovery, marshes and marshes; The Andévalo, halfway between the coast and the Sierra de Huelva; The Sierra de Huelva, in its westernmost part, homeland of the pig and the worlwide renown Iberian ham.
Restaurant Guide near AMA Residences Andalucía
Huelva stands out in gastronomic terms for the excellent quality of the raw ingredients: seafood from white shrimp to the delicious sorrel through the omnipresent “choco”; from the land like the Andévalo lamb or the Iberian pork that we love entirely; from the orchard as the Redondela potatoes, pink tomatoes from the Sierra or the delicious strawberries and berries that fill the market stalls with color.
Explore the surroundings of AMA Residences Andalucía
AMA Residences Andalucía is nestled on the so called “Costa Occidental de Huelva” (Western Coast of Huelva). This region occupies the southwest of the province and includes the coastal municipalities of Ayamonte, Isla Cristina, Lepe and Cartaya. In the final stretch of the Guadiana sedimentary basin, the Western Coast of Huelva is open to the South Atlantic Ocean and borders Portugal.
Nine reasons to visit Córdoba in May
Patios, crosses and wine. Everybody talks about Córdoba during the month of May. A month in which many of the most important events of this city take place: “el Festival de los Patios” (The Courtyards Festival), “las Cruces de Mayo” (the May Crosses Festival) y “la Feria de Córdoba” (the Córdoba Fair). Although any time of the year is good for visiting, this destination bewitches travelers with its flowery courtyards during spring time.
The trail of Columbus in Huelva
Huelva does not appear much on travelers’ radars and perhaps it has to do with its discreet situation: hidden in the south of the Iberian Peninsula, in the westernmost part of Andalusia, next to Portugal and nestled between the rivers Tinto and Odiel. It was precisely its location, coastal and seafaring facing the ocean, which led Columbus to set sail for America.
The perfect plan for this spring: discovering Doñana and El Rocío
Between Huelva, Seville and Cádiz, and just an hour’s drive from our resort, is the village of El Rocío and the Doñana Natural Park. Two wonders of our province that cannot be missed during the spring.
An unforgettable day in Seville: what you can do and visit
A city that is only 1.5 hours away from our resort and boasts centuries of history. If you go to the city without a specific plan, just to stroll around and enjoy the sights, you will probably find your visit pleasant as the city is full of charming corners.
Advantages of living in a luxury resort
Taking advantage of all the comforts of an exclusive hotel while enjoying the independence of your own home is a luxury, especially in Spain. If your dream is to live in a beautiful house on the coast with all the services provided by a luxury resort, AMA Residences Andalucía is the place for you.
Buying a property in Spain
If you have chosen Spain to buy a property, it is normal that you have doubts about the process. We review the steps you should take to purchase a home at AMA Residences Andalucia as a foreign buyer and the different ways in which we could accompany you during the course.
5 Hiking trails in the province of Huelva
Autumn is the perfect time of year to put on your hiking boots and go for a walk in the wonderful natural surroundings.
The interior decoration of our show villa
In the renovation of the show villa, which serves as an example of the furniture available to buyers, we have sought to adapt the decoration to both summer and winter homes. But, above all, to make it really cozy.
8 reasons to live on the coast of Huelva
The coast of Huelva is one of the best places to live if you are looking for an area with an enviable climate, surrounded by nature, full of culture and charm. We understand that not everyone will agree with our point of view. That’s why we want to expose, one by one, the points for which we dare to make this bold statement.
Escape the heat with water activities on the Costa de la Luz
If there is one thing that characterizes the summer months in Andalusia, especially July and August, it is the heat. The high temperatures and a constant blue sky, in which the sun shines for many hours, are part of the charm of this corner of southern Spain.
La Gruta de las Maravillas: beauty underground
If you are feeling adventurous and would like to explore further afield, near Islantilla you will find a multitude of cultural and natural attractions. One such place is La Gruta de las Maravillas or The Cave of Wonders
Costa de la Luz: a paradise in Andalucía
The “Costa de la Luz” (Coast of Light) is located in the Andalusian province of Huelva and has more than 120 km of coastline with beautiful beaches of outstanding quality. In this area you can enjoy all kinds of beaches, from the most urban ones to the wildest ones.
Gastronomy in Huelva: from the sea to the land
Huelva’s gastronomy is based on a fusion of products that vary from the inland to the coast. Thus, we could say that Huelva’s cuisine is seafood in the south, while in the interior it is oriented to Iberian pork products and mushrooms, and in El Andévalo region to game and lamb.
Lockdown in a haven by the sea
In Spain we have already been confined in our homes for several weeks due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but the situation in each home is very different depending on where you are spending these days of confinement.
Nordic design in Andalusia
Nordic style combines clean lines with natural materials, such as wood and textiles, as well as the use of neutral colours, with the aim of bringing light and warmth into the homes.
The golf destination
Andalusia and the Portuguese Algarve have become one of the preferred destinations for golfers throughout Europe.
AMA Residents X Condé Nast TRAVELER
Travelers showcases AMA Residences as a little paradise in Huelva.