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Genteel riverside town of churches and a Roman bridge, a relaxed base for the eastern Algarve.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
Cartaya sits on the route: 10 minutes from Lepe, 47km from Tavira.
Cartaya is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 17,905, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Cartaya sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cartaya to your route.
Cartaya is a Spanish locality and municipality in the Province of Huelva, (autonomous community of Andalusia). According to the 2025 municipal register, it has a population of 21,741 inhabitants. Its surface area is 226.4 km2 and has a density of 81.34 people per km2.
The present town of Cartaya was founded in theRead more
15th century by the Marquis of Gibraleón, Don Pedro de Zúñiga. Its name comes from the Phoenician word "Carteia", meaning city, which implies that the site had been settled much earlier. Traces have been found dating from the late Roman Empire and there is evidence of farmsteads from the early medieval period.
The municipality's economy is mainly based on the primary sector. However, more recent development has been encouraged in the service sector focused on leisure and tourism. The per capita income is high in comparison to neighboring municipalities. The newer settlements of El Rompido and Nuevo Portil, along with other developments, have contributed to significant population growth over recent decades.
Among the area's noteworthy attractions are: the former Convent of the Blessed Trinity; the Parish Church; the Hermitage of Santa María de Consolación; the Castle of the Zuñiga; and 4 kilometers of beaches (El Rompido, San Miguel Beach, Nuevo Portil beach and the westernmost part of El Portil).
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Cartaya is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.2811 latitude, -7.1507 longitude.
Cartaya has a population of approximately 17,905 people, making it a town in Spain.
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Genteel riverside town of churches and a Roman bridge, a relaxed base for the eastern Algarve.
47 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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