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Aracena

Hotel Los Castaños

Set in Aracena, 24 km from Estación de La Junta, Hotel Los Castaños offers accommodation with a restaurant, private parking and a bar. Featuring a shared lounge, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 36 km from Estación de Cataveral.

Barceló Aracena & Spa

This 4-star spa hotel is located in a fantastically picturesque setting within the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche nature reserve. The hotel's large and tastefully designed grounds take their inspiration from the Aracena's castle and the traditional whitewashed Andalusian villages that surround. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, open in the summer season.

Northern and East Sierra driving itinerarys from Aracena

Heading to east and then north in the Sierra are some of the least visited villages of the Sierra, located on the perimeter of the Sierra and Andalucía. Take the N-433 towards Seville from Aracena and just after Higuera de la Sierra, 17 km from Aracena, there is a right turn on to the A-461 to Zufre, which is 9km away from the main road.

Northern Castles Itinerary from Aracena

This route mainly follows the N-433. Starting with the ruined castle in Aracena: follow the signs to the Castillo (castle). You can drive up the hill and park at the top. The church is usually open during the day.

Southern Villages driving itinerary from Aracena

This route passes through some of the prettiest villages in the Sierra de Aracena and woodland typical of this area. Leaving Aracena going west towards Portugal on the N-433, the road goes past extensive groves of sweet chestnuts until you get to the small village of Fuenteheridos.