Sierra of Aracena (Huelva)

Journey into the remote backcountry of Andalusia and discover the stunning Sierra de Aracena. This little-known mountain range is packed with forests, lakes, rivers and trails. It is also home to dozens of rustic villages full of unexpected treasures and – many would argue – the best cured meats in the world. We will whisk you away from the metropolis of Seville into the wilds for an unforgettable taste of what Spaniards call la Andalucía profunda. Your adventure begins as we meander through the meadows of the mountains straddling northern Seville and Huelva. Continue through landscapes of red earth and olive groves until reaching the whitewashed pueblo of Aracena to visit the castle and caves. The tour heads to the Arias Montano peak, to learn about Andalusia’s Mediterranean forests. Pause for lunch to savour local cuisine and feast on Iberian cured ham or chorizo. After lunch, see one of Spain’s few surviving Moorish-era mosques at Almonaster la Real as well as the world-famous Rio Tinto mines and chestnut forests. There are a number of possible activities during the route, including an interpretative hike of between one and six hours (depending on fitness and ages) or of castles in the area. There’s also an ethnographic visit, an Iberian ham museum, a flour mill and cheese and chorizo factories. Ecotourism activities include routes themed on mycology (mushrooms), ornithology (birds), geology and botany. There are also craft workshops about essences, cheese, dressings and preserves. Optional extras (not included in the price) include a 90-minute horseback tour, stays in rural accommodation, kayaking and bike tours. Languages Spanish, English, French and Italian. Redeem informationVoucher type: PrintedPrinted Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity. LocationStart point: Calle Trajano, 6 - 41002 - Seville - ESPick-up available from hotels in the city centre. For hotels located in hard to reach areas, an alternative nearby meeting point will be provided. Please call 24 hours in advance to confirm the pick-up time and location. If your hotel is not in the centre, please make your way to the meeting point given above. Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the Tour start time. End point: Same as the starting pointScheduleOpening dates09:00 - 19:00Duration: 9 HoursGuide optionsGuide type: Guide