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Palos de la Frontera

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About Palos de la Frontera

Palos de la Frontera sits on the route: 10 minutes from Huelva, 47km from Doñana National Park.

Palos de la Frontera is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 11,112, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Palos de la Frontera 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 Palos de la Frontera to your route.

About Palos de la Frontera

Palos de la Frontera (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈpalos ðe la fɾonˈteɾa]) 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

Read more 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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Where is Palos de la Frontera located?

Palos de la Frontera is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.2346 latitude, -6.8947 longitude.

What is the population of Palos de la Frontera?

Palos de la Frontera has a population of approximately 11,112 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
11,112
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
37.2346, -6.8947

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Palos de la Frontera

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

national park

Doñana National Park

A vast UNESCO wetland of marshes and dunes at the Guadalquivir delta, a crucial haven for migratory birds and lynx.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Palos de la Frontera.

Huelva

🇪🇸 Spain

5 km awayPop. 144,258

Moguer

🇪🇸 Spain

7 km awayPop. 19,569

Punta Umbría

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 14,708

San Juan del Puerto

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 6,834

Aljaraque

🇪🇸 Spain

12 km awayPop. 17,960

Mazagón

🇪🇸 Spain

12 km awayPop. 4,000

Lucena del Puerto

🇪🇸 Spain

17 km awayPop. 3,395

Gibraleón

🇪🇸 Spain

17 km awayPop. 12,258

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