Marc Ryckaert · CC BY 3.0Coastal town
Palos de la Frontera is a town and municipality located in the southwestern Spanish province of Huelva, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is situated some 13 km (8 mi) from the provincial capital, Huelva. According to the 2025 municipal register, the city had a population of 12,938. It is most famous for being the place from which Columbus set sail in 1492, eventually reaching the Americas.
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The essentials for getting around Palos de la Frontera without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.
Coordinates: 37.2282° N, 6.8934° O
By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.
We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.
There are no events in Palos de la Frontera's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.
Spring
Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.
Summer
Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.
Autumn
Water still warm, lower prices and calm.
Winter
Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.
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