La Rábida
La Rábida is a hamlet in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, Andalusia and has about 472 residents. La Rábida is situated nearby to the locality Las Arenillas, as well as near El Calvario.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Hamlet with 472 residents
- Also known as: “La Rabida”
- Postal code: 21819
Places of Interest
Highlights include La Rábida Friary and Wharf of the Caravels.
La Rábida Friary
Church
Photo: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Saint Mary of La Rábida Friary is a Franciscan friary in the southern Spanish town of Palos de la Frontera, in the province of Huelva and the autonomous region of Andalucia.
Wharf of the Caravels
Museum
Photo: Edward the Confessor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Wharf of the Caravels is a museum in Palos de la Frontera, in the province of Huelva, autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Its most prominent exhibits are replicas of Christopher Columbus's ships for his first voyage to the Americas, the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María.
Monument to the Discoverers
Memorial
Photo: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Monument to the Discoverers or 400th Anniversary Column is an instance of public art in Palos de la Frontera, Spain. It is dedicated to the "discoverers" of the Americas.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Punta Umbría and Huelva.
Punta Umbría
Town
Photo: Calapito, Public domain.
Punta Umbría is a town and municipality in the province of Huelva, part of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia. It is a fishing village located on the banks of the Rio Odiel river and across the water from the capital, Huelva. Punta Umbría is situated 6 km southwest of La Rábida.
Huelva
Photo: E. Corvilla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Huelva is a city of 144,000 people in Andalucia, on the Gulf of Cádiz coast, in the estuary formed by the confluence of the Odiel and Tinto rivers. It draws visitors for its historical sites connected to Christopher Columbus, and for its historic pier, the Muelle de Rio Tinto.
Moguer
Town
Photo: Tumadreestaguena, CC0.
Moguer is a municipality and small city located in the province of Huelva, Andalusia, Spain. According to the 2023 census, it has a population of 22,956. Moguer is situated 10 km northeast of La Rábida.
La Rábida
- Category: locality
- Location: Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, Andalusia, Spain, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
37.21325° or 37° 12′ 48″ northLongitude
-6.91491° or 6° 54′ 54″ westPopulation
472Elevation
36 metres (118 feet)Open location code
8C9M637P+72OpenStreetMap ID
node 541421821OpenStreetMap feature
place=hamletGeoNames ID
8410894
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