Aracena Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Aracena
Aracena, in the heart of the Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche Nature Park, has a whole host of attractions that make it the perfect destination whatever time of year.

If you’ve never been, we can help you get everything ready for your holiday to Aracena. In the province of Huelva, this town is ideal for trips in both winter and summer, with your family, as a couple or even with a group of friends. There’s a wide range of cultural options, as well as plenty of traditional cuisine, including world-famous Iberian pork products, made from semi-free range pigs raised in the vast forests of Holm oaks, cork oaks and chestnut trees in the area.

Once you’ve looked at the cheap trips to Aracena you’ll find on our website, we recommend you read up a little on the sights to be seen in the town. One of them is the fortress (built in the mid-13th century on previous Andalusí constructions) and the Iglesia prioral de Nuestra Señora del Mayor Dolor church, (from the 12th to the 15th century), which you’ll find at the top of the mountain that towers over the town.

You’ll definitely want to see the cabildo, a 15th-century building that has served as both a granary and a prison, and which is now home to the nature park’s visitors’ centre and the offices of the Spanish Environmental Agency. You won’t want to miss the beautifully unique popular architecture in the town either, which you can enjoy simply by taking a stroll through its quiet streets. Aracena also has other religious sites worthy of mention, such as the hermitage of San Pedro and the Iglesia de Santo Domingo church, typical of the Mudejar style the renaissance church Iglesia parroquial de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, and Convento de Jesús, María y José, a baroque-style convent.

The pièce de résistance, though, is sure to be Gruta de las Maravillas, the grottos in the heart of the town’s centre. It’s a real show of spectacular underground nature that all the family will love.

When preparing your trip, don’t forget to take a look at the fantastic package deals to Aracena you’ll find on our website.

 Hotel La Era de Aracena - Adults Only
Hotel La Era de Aracena - Adults Only
3 out of 5
Carretera Sevilla Portugal, Km 85, Aracena, Huelva
The price is £60 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£60
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Aracena. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and breakfast. Popular attractions Cave of Marvels and Priory Church ...
7.6/10 Good! (100 reviews)
"View from room priceless, good air con for heat. Sound insulation from other rooms non existant. No wifi or ability to make a hot drink in room. Signage to find the propery from main road poor."

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2023

Hotel La Era de Aracena - Adults Only
Barcelo Aracena
Barcelo Aracena
4 out of 5
Crta. Sevilla-Lisboa (Nac. 433), Km 88, Aracena, Huelva
The price is £83 per night from 8 May to 9 May
£83
per night
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Aracena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Marqués de Aracena Square and Museo del Jamon ...
9/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews)
"Fabulous stay. Gorgeous room, great breakfast and a terrific gastro pub on site. The staff are all terrific."

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2024

Barcelo Aracena
Hotel Convento Aracena & Spa
Hotel Convento Aracena & Spa
4 out of 5
Calle Jesus y Maria, 19, Aracena, Huelva
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £90 per night from 29 May to 30 May
£90
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Aracena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Cave of Marvels and Priory Church ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (128 reviews)
"Estilo coloni"

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2024

Hotel Convento Aracena & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Accommodation Rural El Mirador
Accommodation Rural El Mirador
Jabuguillo, AL
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Aracena. Enjoy free WiFi, on-site parking and an in-room DVD player. Popular attractions Jamones Eiriz Jabugo and ...
5/10 (2 reviews)
Piso con buenas vistas
"La estancia ha estado bien. La zona por supuesto precioso. Es un piso de dos habitaciones con una terraza con vistas muy bonitas. Tiene todo lo que hace falta para una estancia de 3 noches y mas. Salvador atento con mensajes. Lo único que va en su contra ha sido el ruido de los perros ladrando montón ..."

Reviewed on 8 May 2021

Accommodation Rural El Mirador
Rural Accommodation El Mirador de Jabuguillo
Rural Accommodation El Mirador de Jabuguillo
Aracena, Andalusia
Stay at this cottage in Aracena. Enjoy free WiFi, on-site parking and a terrace. Popular attractions Cave of Marvels and Priory Church are located nearby. Discover ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Good apartment near Aracena
"First floor flat with large private patio. Rooms and patio are on north side so do not get too hot in summer. Comfortable rooms and large bathroom with a good shower. Kitchen has a large refridgerator and freezer compartment although there are just two rings with no oven except a microwave. The washing ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2018

Rural Accommodation El Mirador de Jabuguillo
Rural House El Olivo
Rural House El Olivo
Corterrangel, Huelva
Stay at this cottage in Aracena. Enjoy private pools, WiFi and a garden. Popular attractions Sierra de Aracena National Park and Finca Los Robledos are located ...
Rural House El Olivo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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