Located on the banks of the River Tinto, Moguer is a town closely related to the discovery of America. The monastery of Santa Clara is an outstanding Columbian monument, located where Christopher Columbus rested after returning from his first trip to America. This Gothic-Mudéjar building was founded in the 14th century and listed as a National Monument in 1931.
Book one of our cheap trips to Moguer now and discover the hometown of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Juan Ramón Jiménez. At the Zenobia - Juan Ramón Jiménez Museum House you can discover the life of the poet, but that isn't his only legacy you’ll find in Moguer, as you’ll also find the writer's birth home.
Choose one of our package deals to Moguer and you’ll also be able to enjoy the many interesting monuments tucked away in this corner of Huelva. The castle of Moguer is an Almohad fortress dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries, though it was renovated later. It dominates a large part of the town and offers views over the mouth of the River Tinto. Around this castle, which still conserves two of its original towers and some parts of the wall, the town centre was forged. The town's heritage isn’t the town's only attraction, however, as its beaches are also a big attraction. Dip your feet in the waters of Mazagón beach and gaze upon the jetty, home to the Punta Canaleta lighthouse.
Don't miss out and check out our deals on trips to Moguer now! Getting to your destination will be easy, as there are three bus lines that connect the town with Huelva. If you're coming from farther afield and prefer to fly, note that the nearest airports are in Seville, Spain, and Faro, Portugal. To make the most of your stay and visit other nearby places such as the Doñana National Park, we recommend you rent your own vehicle. That way you can explore at your own pace!
