The Route of the Discovery
Ayamonte
Situated on the spanish side of the Guadiana River estuary,
until very recently the only way to travel to Portugal was
a small ferryboat which linked Ayamonte with the Portuguese
town of Vila Real de Santo Antonio on a romantic journey lasting
15 minutes.
Now the two countries are joined by an avant-garde suspension
bridge, which has led to an increase in the flow of traffic
between them.
The castle foundations show its Roman origins, and an Arab
minaret has been discovered beneath the Baroque revetment
of one of the two towers. Among the most important monuments
it is worth noting the Iglesia del Salvador (16th century)
and the convents of San Francisco and Santa Clara.
Popular architecture is typical of the area, with one - and
two - storey white-washed houses standing out against an intense
blue sky. Extensive marvellous beaches of fine golden sand
can be found close by this cheerful fishing village, such
as those of Isla Canela and Punta del Moral.
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