Cartaya, Andalusia
Provincia de Huelva · Andalusia · Spain · 17,905 residents
Cartaya is a small town in Provincia de Huelva, Andalusia, Spain, home to around 17,905 people. There are 2 notable places to see in and around town, including Castillo-fortaleza de los Zúñiga and Antiguo Convento de Mercedarios Descalzos de la Santísima Trinidad. The nearest airport is Faro (FAO), about 1 h 9 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Castillo-fortaleza de los Zúñiga and Antiguo Convento de Mercedarios Descalzos de la Santísima Trinidad.
- Easy to reach: Faro (FAO) is 48 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Cartaya
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Tours & tickets in Cartaya
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Cartaya can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Cartaya are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Cartaya and the villages around it is a hire car from Faro (FAO), about 1 h 9 min away.
Best time to visit Cartaya
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Faro (FAO)48 miles, about 1 h 9 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Seville (SVQ)70 miles, about 1 h 39 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Jerez (XRY)71 miles, about 1 h 40 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 24 h 15 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Huelva (12 miles), Cádiz (70 miles).
Cartaya is good for
Around Cartaya
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Cartaya worth visiting?
Yes. Cartaya is known for Castillo-fortaleza de los Zúñiga and Antiguo Convento de Mercedarios Descalzos de la Santísima Trinidad. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Cartaya from the UK?
Fly to Faro (FAO), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 9 min by road. Seville (SVQ) is an alternative, 70 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 24 h 15 min.
What is near Cartaya?
Ayamonte (15 miles), Huelva (12 miles), Isla Cristina (11 miles) and Almonte (35 miles) are all within an hour or so.