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The journey
Discover the white villages, mountain landscapes, and cultural heritage of inland Andalusia on this private 4-day journey through the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park. From the remarkable Grutas de las Maravillas in Aracena to the historic streets of Cortegana and Almonaster la Real, this itinerary combines architecture, history, geology, and local traditions in one immersive experience.
Travel in a comfortable private 4x4 with a guide-driver as you explore castles, a rural mosque, panoramic viewpoints, and the striking landscapes of the Riotinto mining basin. Along the way, enjoy the character of Aracena and its surroundings, known for mountain villages, Iberian gastronomy, and a heritage shaped by nature, mining, and centuries of history.
At a glance
Day by day
After arrival at the train station or airport, transfer to Aracena for accommodation. After check-in, Guided visit to the Grutas de las Maravillas. Rest of the afternoon free, free dinner and accommodation.
After breakfast, we move towards Cotegana. Considered the jewel of the Sierra de Huelva Natural Park, we will discover a very unknown heritage, for example, the place where the famous "Roman scales" were first made throughout Hispania. Even today there is a company dedicated to the manufacture of this weighing element.
We will visit the town's castle, where Cortegana is located near the border with Portugal, in the so-called "Banda Gallega", so its mission was to protect the land of Seville from possible invasions from the neighboring kingdom.
We continue the trip towards Almonaster la Real, where we will visit the historic center and the best preserved rural mosque in Spain. An architectural jewel of beauty, which has come down to us almost intact to our days.
Upon arrival in Alajar, we will discover an immense panoramic landscape from the Peña de Arias Montano, where we will also be able to enjoy a local gastronomy based on Iberian pork. After lunch, we return to Aracena making a brief stop in Linares de la Sierra, where we will discover its peculiar bullring.
Arrival in Aracena, free afternoon and accommodation.
In the morning, after breakfast, we will cross pastures of holm oaks and cork oaks to reach the Rio Tinto mining basin. These copper mines are the largest open pit in Europe. With a history of extraction of more than 2,500 years ago, the maritime landscape that it presents us is of a singularity that we can only enjoy here. An incredible experience where we meet some of the most important heritage-historical enclaves.
We will enjoy a steam train tour of the facilities, as well as some of the areas where the impressive views will give us a huge impression of the mines.
After the visit (approximately 4 hours) we return to Aracena for a complete guided tour of the town, we will visit the old Alcazar, the church and the historic center with the ham museum.
Free time to dinner and accommodation
At the scheduled time, check-out and transfer to the train station / airport in Seville.
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Your 4 days finish where they began, in Seville airport.
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