About huelva

Food

Huelva has many restaurants, bars, and cafés, especially in the center, around Plaza de Las Monjas, on Avenida de Andalucia, and in Isla Chica. Most serve typical Spanish and Andalusian foods. Huelva is famous for chock frito (fried cuttlefish) and other seafood due to its close proximity to the ocean, and has many cheap and convenient options for tapas and montaditos. Churros are often sold in the morning in some cafés, and even in the afternoon at some places. The center has some other varieties of cuisine, like sushi and Mexican food, but many of the restaurants in Huelva focus on Spanish food. 

You can also find many bars and small clubs in Aqualon and right on the side of the river for a nice view of the sunset, especially in warmer weather.

Palos de las Fronteras grows strawberries that are sold throughout Europe, which are available locally for much of the spring, even starting in February. Oranges and other produce are also grown in the south of Spain. There are plenty of large supermarkets in Huelva, and even more small convenience stores and shops to buy fruits and vegetables. 

Leisure

The beach, like in Mazagón and Punta Umbría, is a great place to visit on days off, and Parque Moret offers a good opportunity for walking on its many paths. The Paseo de la Ría is a nice walk alongside the river to get out of the city center. The Muelle is definitely worth a visit, especially at night! 

The city organizes fairs and festivals, and there are parades on or around different holidays like Carnival and Reyes. Make sure to check in with the teachers about various events happening in Huelva. Erasmus groups are very active In Huelva and offer numerous weekend excursions, parties, and opportunities to meet other English speakers and people learning Spanish.

We Love Spain is a tour group that has trips leave from Huelva, both for single days and for weekend trips. They have many destinations and offer a good way to get out of Huelva conveniently for more local travel.

Learning Spanish

At the Escuela Oficial de Idiomas (EOI) in Huelva, they host a language exchange between English and French language assistants and their students learning those languages. It’s a good opportunity to interact with locals and practice Spanish. They also offer classes at a small discount to learn other languages like French, Italian, and German alongside Huelva locals. They unfortunately do not offer Spanish as it is not a foreign language.