Huelva brought its Atlantic spirit to Cork as the historic Nao Santa María docked and hosted Irish travel trade professionals aboard a replica Columbus ship on 4 June.
The event, attended by around 30 key industry figures, highlighted the Spanish province’s natural landscapes, coastline, culture and gastronomy.
The initiative aims to boost interest in authentic, lesser-known Spanish destinations among Irish travellers and opens new promotion opportunities in the Irish market. Attendees were given details of Huelva’s natural landscapes, coastline, cultural heritage and gastronomy.
The Nao Santa María replica served as the venue and highlighted maritime history linked to Christopher Columbus. Organisers included Destino Huelva, the Provincial Council of Huelva, Fundación Nao Victoria and the Spanish Tourism Office in Dublin.
