Ferry timetable

ferry

Up until 1991 the ferry port in Ayamonte was the only connection between Spain and Portugal in Huelva. The opening of the International bridge after 4 years construction in 1991 was fundamental in opening this area of Spain. However the ferry which still carries cars is very popular amongst local and tourists alike. It is an ideal way to visit Villa Real de Santo Antonio in Portugal.

It is also a nice way to view Ayamonte along the banks of the Guadiana River. For only €1.75 per journey it is value for money.

 

FERRY TIME TABLE VALID FROM SEPTEMBER 16TH UNTIL APRIL 30TH

DEPARTURES AYAMONTEDEPARTURES PORTUGAL

09.30 10.00 11.00 12.00 13.00

14.00 15.00 16.00 17.00 18.00

19.00

09.45 10.30 11.30 12.30 13.30

14.30 15.30 16.30 17.30

19.00

SUNDAYS & BANK HOLIDAYS SERVICE STARTS AT 11.00 AND FINISHES AT 18.00 EVERY HOUR

 

FERRY TIME TABLE VALID FROM APRIL 1ST UNTIL JUNE 30TH

DEPARTURES AYAMONTEDEPARTURES PORTUGAL

09.30 10.00 11.00 12.00 13.00

14.00 15.00 16.00 17.00 18.00

19.00 20.00

09.45 10.30 11.30 12.30 13.30

14.30 15.30 16.30 17.30 18.30

20.00

SUNDAYS & BANK HOLIDAYS SERVICE STARTS AT 11.00 AND FINISHES AT 18.00 ON THE HOUR

 

FERRY TIME TABLE VALID FROM JULY 1ST UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15TH

DEPARTURES AYAMONTEDEPARTURES PORTUGAL

09.30 10.00 10.30 11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 13.00 13.30

14.00 14.30 15.00 15.30 16.00 16.30 17.00 17.30 18.00

18.30 19.00 19.30 20.00 20.30 21.00

09.30 10.00 10.30 11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 13.00 13.30

14.00 14.30 15.00 15.30 16.00 16.30 17.00 17.30 18.00

18.30 19.00 19.30 20.00 20.30 21.00

SUNDAY & BANK HOLIDAYS SERVICE STARTS AT 10.00 AND FINISHES AT 20.00

 

Bus Timetables

 

ayamontebusstation

The local bus service in Ayamonte is run by a company called Damas who have their main base in Huelva, for the timetables for their provincial, interprovincial and international buses please check out their website here, The button for the English translation is at the bottom of their website.

AYAMONTE TO PUNTA DEL MORALPUNTA DEL MORAL TO AYAMONTE

WEEKDAYS: 07.35 08.30 09.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 13.00 14.00 17.00 18.00 19.00

SATURDAYS: 08.30 10.00 11.00 12.00 13.00 14.00 17.00 18.00 20.30

SUNDAYS: 08.30 10.30 12.00 13.00 14.00 15.30 17.00 18.00 20.30

WEEKDAYS: 09.00 09.30 10.30 11.30 12.30 13.30 14.30 17.30 18.30 19.30

SATURDAYS: 09.30 10.30 11.30 12.30 13.30 14.30 17.30 18.30 21.00

SUNDAYS: 09.30 11.00 12.30 13.30 14.30 16.00 17.30 18.30 21.00

AYAMONTE TO ISLA CANELA BEACHISLA CANELA BEACH TO AYAMONTE

WEEKDAYS: 07.35 08.30 09.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 13.00 14.00 17.00 18.00 19.00

SATURDAYS: 09.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 13.00 14.00 17.00 18.00 20.30

SUNDAYS: 09.00 10.30 12.00 13.00 14.00 16.00 17.00 18.00 20.30

WEEKDAYS: 08.40 09.10 10.10 11.10 12.10 13.10 14.10 17.10 18.10 19.10

SATURDAYS: 09.10 10.10 11.10 12.10 13.10 14.10 17.10 18.10 20.40

SUNDAYS: 09.10 10.40 12.10 13.10 14.10 16.10 17.10 18.10 20.40

AYAMONTE TO PUNTA DEL MORALPUNTA DEL MORAL TO AYAMONTE

WEEKDAYS: 07.35 08.30 09.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 13.00 14.00 17.00 18.00 19.00

SATURDAYS: 08.30 10.00 11.00 12.00 13.00 14.00 17.00 18.00 20.30

SUNDAYS: 08.30 10.30 12.00 13.00 14.00 15.30 17.00 18.00 20.30

WEEKDAYS: 09.00 09.30 10.30 11.30 12.30 13.30 14.30 17.30 18.30 19.30

SATURDAYS: 09.30 10.30 11.30 12.30 13.30 14.30 17.30 18.30 21.00

SUNDAYS: 09.30 11.00 12.30 13.30 14.30 16.00 17.30 18.30 21.00

Punta del Moral Ferry

Punta del Moral ferry

This ferry service is called the Pelón and runs from Isla Canela Marina to Isla Cristina, it is only a passenger ferry and a round trip cost €6.00.

DEPARTURES PUNTA DE MORALDEPARTURES ISLA CRISTINA

09.30 10.30 11.30 12.30 13.30

15.30 16.30 17.30 18.30

10.00 11.00 12.00 13.00

14.00 16.00 17.00 18.00 19.00

Health

centrodesaludayamonte

With some luck you will not have to visit any of the places listed below during your stay in Ayamonte but just in case.

The first is to see a doctor and that you do in the Centro de Salud ( Medical Centre). Residents will need to register with a doctor and that is done very easily, talk to the people at the front desk just inside the front door to the left.( see map below for exact location)

In the Ayamonte area it is unusual to come across a Doctor who speaks fluent English but this is improving and there are now Doctors in the local health centre who speak enough English to understand and be understood.The Andalucian Council now also have a special teletranslation service available to all non-Spanish speaking patients,simply get the doctor to call 902 505 060 and a translator will act between you and the doctor. It’s a free service.

If you are coming to Spain for a long term stay you will probably have an E.H.I.C. (European Health Insurance Card – the replacement of the E111) and this is valid for approx 3 months, ideally while you are a visitor in the country and not a resident. If you do not have one you can apply online at the Department of Health website.

This will give you free medical treatment through the public health service. Note: If you receive private medical care you will have to pay for this and, in most circumstances, you will not be able to claim the money back when you return to the U.K.

When you receive any medical attention show your E.H.I.C. card to make it clear to the Doctor that you are a E.E.C. citizen with the appropriate papers for free medical care.The E.H.I.C. card lasts for five years so keep a note on when it has to be renewed. If you decide to make Spain your permanent home you should apply for a Spanish Social Security card (Cartilla de la Seguridad Social)

If you have reached retirement age you are entitled to this card. It will cover you and your wife or husband. If you are working in Spain then your employer will fill in all the necessary paperwork and you will receive the card in the post between 4-8 weeks from starting work. Any children under the age of 16 and the husband or wife of the person working will also be entitled to Social Security cover.

If you are self-employed you will also be entitled to cover under the Spanish Social security system.

If you do not plan to work and are not of retirement age then you will have to take out private medical cover.Urgencias Ayamonte

There is one Medical centre in Ayamonte and if you would like to register with a doctor you should take your certificate from the town hall that states where you live (empadronamiento), your identity card or passport and your social security number. The nearest hospitals are in Huelva, about 45 minutes drive away. If you have to see a specialist then you will probably be sent to one of the two hospitals in Huelva. Hopefully the new hospital will be open soon and that is just outside Lepe and will mean patients will only have to travel 15 minutes.

If you need urgent medical attention call 112, however if you can make it to A&E it is located to the back of the Medical Centre. If possible bring your medical card and your passport with you.

Chemist's / Farmacias

FarmaciaChemist's in Spain are usually the first port of call for almost all minor ailments, they are equipped with scales, blood pressure machines etc and often will refer you to the medical centre should they see your cold etc. needs more attention. Medicines in general are somewhat cheaper than in Northern European countries and it's not uncommon to see the visiting tourists top up on basic medicines during their visit to Spain. Check the map below to find the nearest Chemist's. There is always one open 24 hours, all you need to do is go to the nearest chemist and check which is on call( on display in the window).