This area of Huelva is a flat, agricultural region where vineyards, olive groves and wheat fields thrive on the fertile plains. Towns such as La Palma del Condado and Bollullos are associated with the production of quality wines and are among the most prolific wine producing areas in Andalucía. There are no large towns in this area, it is dotted with attractive Andalucían villages with pleasant squares and baroque churches. There are some important historical sites here including the impressive walled town of Niebla and the ancient Dolmen de Soto.

La Palma del Condado
Located at the centre of Niebla y El Condado, La Palma was traditionally the main town of the area with a population of 9000. The town’s unusual 17th century parish church of San Jaun Bautista was designed by the well-known architect, A.M. de Fidueroa. It is built in a baroque style with several fanciful, tiled towers. Other buildings of note include: La Ermita Castillo del Valle, a hermitage dating from the 15th century, the 17th century Iglesia de las Carmelitas and the remains of the Moorish castle. La Palma is of Roman origins and is an attractive town, which is renowned for its production of quality wine. During May, the Festival of the Cross is held in La Palma and the streets are transformed with colourful decorations. In September, the town’s close association with wine production is celebrated with the annual Grape Harvest Festival. A few kilometres north of La Palma lies the Curumbel Bajo Reservoir, a small road travels past the reservoir’s dam. There are a number of guest houses and restaurants in the town which is located on the N472 road that runs between Sevilla and Huelva, with the dual carriageway a couple of kilometres south of the town. It is 45km from La Palma to the coast at Matasclañas. The rail line that runs between Sevilla and Huelva passes through La Palma.

Just to the west of La Palma is the village of Villarassa, located on the N472 with a population of 2000.

Bollullos par del Condado
Another town famed for its quality wine production, Bollullos is a traditional Andalucían town of narrow streets and white houses. The baroque Santiago church is notable, as is the 18th century town hall designed by A.M. de Figueroa. Bollullos is perhaps the largest wine growing areas in Andalucía, producing over 40 million litres per year. There are bodegas and wine cellars that can be visited and there is also a museum in the town documenting the history of wine production in the area. Festivals in Bollullos include the Spicy Sausage Day (Día de los chorizos) held on the 20th of January; starting with a pig slaughter in the morning and is followed by a day of sausage consumption. Bollullos has a population of 12000 people. There are a number of bars, restaurants, shops and hotels in the town, Bollullos having a particularly good reputation for its fish restaurants. Bollullos is situated just off the main E01 dual carriage way, 40km from Sevilla.

Rociana del Condado
A pretty, white village set in the heart of fertile, agricultural countryside covered with wheat fields, olive groves and vineyards. Monuments of interest in the village include the Chapel of the Virgen del Socorro, the San Bartolomé parish church and the Hermitage of San Sebastián. Festivals in Rociana include the Day of the Cross in May when “sevillanas” dances are performed along with processions through the streets. The solemn festival of San Bartolomé takes place in August and the fiesta in honour of the Virgen del Socorro on the 8th of September. Rociana is a village of 6000 inhabitants, located 5km southwest of Bollullo, off the main roads.

Villalba del Alcor
Surrounded by agricultural land, Villalba is a village of 3500 inhabitants. It is known for its production of leather goods including tobacco pouches, gun cases, cartridge belts and saddles. An historic village, the parish church of San Bartolomé is quite stunning. It is a large, attractive building built of brick in Mudéjar style by Moorish craftsmen. Villalba is situated just off the N472, 6km from La Palma del Condado and 35km west of Sevilla.

Manzanilla
Despite sharing its name with the famous sweet sherry produced in Sanlúcar de Barrameda on the other side of the Guadalquivir river, the village of Manzanilla is not itself involved in sherry production. Of Roman origin, Manzanilla has been involved in the production of grapes, olives and wheat for centuries. Manzanilla itself is an attractive village with a lovely parish church, the sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de Valle, the chapel of San Roque and a pretty main village square. The festival of San Roque is held here in August. Manzanilla is a village of 2500 people, there are no guesthouses in the village, one restaurant and a bar. Manzanilla is 31km from Sevilla, it is located on the main N472 road.

To the east of Manzanilla, near the border with Sevilla is the village of Chucena, with a population of 2000. There are 2 hostels and 2 restaurants in Chucena. The village is surrounded by vineyards and olives, cork and holm oaks are also grown in the area. North of Chucena are the villages of Escacena del Campo (population 2000) and Paterna del Campo (population 4000). Both are agricultural villages typical of the area. Escacena has a notable parish church that has been declared a historic artistic monument.

Niebla
This fascinating, historic town is encircled by walls which date back to Tartessian times and which look striking when seen from a distance. The walls of the town are indicative of Niebla’s historical importance. It was inhabited by the Romans who called the town Ilupa and was later dominated by the Visigoths before becoming the centre of a small Arab city-state known as a taifa.
Although the walls are not in the best of condition and have been shoddily restored in places, they give the town an interesting atmosphere. Within the walls, Niebla is a welcoming, fairly modern town. Niebla contains the wonderful parish church of Santa María de la Granada which was once used as a mosque. Niebla’s castle is attached to the perimeter walls of the town. A festival of theatre and dance is held in the castle each September.
Niebla is a town of 4000 inhabitants, it has 1 pension and a handful of bars and restaurants. Niebla is situated on the N472, 25km east of Huelva and 50km west of Sevilla. The Huelva-Sevilla rail line passes just to the south of the town.

Just south of Niebla is the town of Bonares with a population of 5000. Situated in fertile agricultural land, Bonares contains some interesting and elegant villas built in the early 20th century. Lucena del Puerto (2000 inhabitants) is southwest of Bonares.

San Juan Del Puerto
Located on the banks of the Río Tinto Estuary, San Juan del Puerto is a pretty town of 6000 people. Surrounded by agricultural land, the Río Tinto has influenced the history of the town. There is a large paper mill here and traditionally San Juan has been involved in exports from the Río Tinto mines. There is a bridge in San Juan that dates back to Roman times, and a working bullring. There are 4 guesthouses in the town and a few bars, restaurants and shops. San Juan is 12km from Huelva and there is a railway station in the town

Trigueros
Situated between two rivers, the Tinto and the Odiel, many tributaries of these rivers snake across the land surrounding Trigueros making it a fertile area. Trigueros is surrounded by both agricultural land and forests of eucalyptus, oaks and cork oaks. Constructed on the ruins of a Roman village known as Conistorgis, there have been Roman graves and shrines found in the area but evidence of human occupation of this area stretches back further than this. Nearby are the Dolmen de Soto, stones which date back to 300 years BC. The remains of a Muslim castle can be seen in Trigueros. The parish church of San Antón dates back to the 14th century but was largely destroyed in the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, its façade and tower were reconstructed in the style of the baroque.

On 17th of January each year, the festival of San Antón is held in Trigueros when the saint is paraded through the streets and the locals throw legs of ham, bread, money and other objects at his image. Trigueros is a town of 7000 inhabitants and contains basic amenities. It is situated just off the N435 that runs north to Valverde and is 16km north of Huelva.

Beas
This village of 4000 people is situated in flat, agricultural land to the north of Trigueros. Beas is famous for its belenes vivientes, or “living nativities which are held at Christmas. Almost 100 people take part in these living nativities which feature, along with the obvious figures, washerwomen, bakers and blacksmiths. Over 30,000 people visit Beas at Christmas to see the living nativity. Beas is 8km north of Trigueros.