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La Rabida Monastery

Carretera Palos Rábida, La Rábida, Andalucía

Description

The Monastery of La Rábida is a Franciscan friary built between the 13th and 15th century, the dominant architectural styles are Gothic and Moorish revival. It is located 10km south of the city of Huelva, at the confluence of the Tinto and Odiel rivers. The name comes from the previous structure located there: a ribat, which means "watchtower" in Arabic. Visitors can also discover the cloister and a museum with relics of the discovery of the Americas. There is indeed an historical link as Christopher Columbus was staying there during the period when he was trying to pitch his proposal to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. Entrance fee includes an audio-guide in several languages

Access & Transport

The monastery is next to the Botanic Garden Jose Celestino Mutis and the campus of Universidad Internacional de Andalucía. To reach, the easiest is to drive south from Huelva city on the N-442 across the Rio Tinto and exit immediately afterwards on the A-5025. Coming from Seville, take exit 75 on the A-49 heading towards Moguer and Palos de la Frontera.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this activity with a visit of the city of Huelva with its long Tinto Wharf and / or some time at the beach around Matalascañas

Meta review

The friary tends to be listed in travel guides but seldom features in blogs or magazines. Online reviews are "good" and point out that the architecture doesn't stand out but that its history is worth listening to on the audio-guide. There are also positive comments about the collection of art works and the small museum with the ship replicas.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral and helps preserve the region's architectural and historical heritage.

Conclusion

This isn't a well-known monument, perhaps because as a structure it isn't particularly impressive, but it definitely has some cultural value, both artistic and historical. If you are in the province of Huelva and looking for a cultural activity, this is an option worth considering.

Key positive

Background role in historical events

Key negative

Few other tourist attractions in the area

Suitability

No religious denomination restrictions and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closed on 01 Jan, 05/06 Jan, 24/25 Dec, 31 Dec.

av. transport time:1h 15m

est. visit time:1h

Regulated hours

Monday -

Tuesday10:00 - 18:00

Wednesday10:00 - 18:00

Thursday10:00 - 18:00

Friday10:00 - 18:00

Saturday10:00 - 18:00

Sunday10:00 - 18:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Group price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€3.5
2
Adult
12 - 64
€3.5
2
Child
5 - 11
€3.5
2
Infant
0 - 4
€0
0
Price for students and retired individuals is 2€
Family price
Flat price, no limit on number of children

Max total number:5

Max number of adults:2

Min.child age:5

Max.child age:17

Price for family€8

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