Cartaya Postal Codes: 21450 to 21459 | Costa Occidental de Huelva, Huelva, Andalucía

Key Facts

Cartaya is a municipality located in the province of Huelva, within the autonomous community of Andalucía in southwestern Spain. Situated in the Costa Occidental de Huelva region, Cartaya occupies a strategic position along the Atlantic coastline, approximately 26 kilometers west of the provincial capital, Huelva city. The municipality covers an area of approximately 226 square kilometers and has a population of around 21,000 residents, making it one of the larger municipalities in the province. Cartaya is administratively divided into three main population centers: the historic town of Cartaya itself, the coastal resort of El Rompido, and the developing urban area of Nuevo Portil. The municipality's geography is characterized by its extensive coastline along the Atlantic Ocean, fertile agricultural lands, and the presence of the Piedras River and its associated marshlands, which form part of the protected Marismas del Piedras y Flecha del Rompido Natural Area. Cartaya's economy has traditionally been based on agriculture, particularly strawberry cultivation and other red fruits, though tourism has become increasingly important due to its beautiful beaches and golf resorts. To access detailed postal code information for Cartaya's various neighborhoods and the distinct areas of El Rompido and Nuevo Portil, visitors can explore the specific sub-regional sections of this location database.

Neighboring Regions

• Lepe
• Gibraleón
• San Bartolomé de la Torre
• Punta Umbría