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Huelva is situated at the western edge of Andalucía, bordered by Portugal to the west, Seville province to the east and Extremadura to the north.
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It is probably best known for Doñana National Park, one of Europe's most important wetland areas, with marshes, sand dunes, salt flats and freshwater lagoons. Two endangered species, the lynx and the Spanish Imperial Eagle are protected in the area. Wildlife is busiest in spring when there are many flocks of breeding birds, including herons, spoonbills and storks and again in wintertime when thousands of ducks and geese arrive from the north.
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Ferias in Huelva Province
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The long Atlantic coastline with miles of unspoilt and often uncrowded beaches of golden sand is also a feature of this province. This forms part of the evocatively named Costa de la Luz (Coast of Light) that continues into Cadiz province. This coastline is rich in maritime history; most famously, it is where Christopher Columbus found his crew and ships and set sail for the New World.
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In the north of the province is the gently rolling Parque Natural Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche, a protected area with excellent walking opportunities and home to the famed cured ham from Jabugo.
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