Aracena

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Aracena
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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.

Barcelo Aracena
Barcelo Aracena
4 out of 5
Crta. Sevilla-Lisboa (Nac. 433), Km 88, Aracena, Huelva
The price is P5,446 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
P5,446
P5,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (71 reviews)
"Beautiful clean hotel, with friendly staff and magnificent views"

Reviewed on May 8, 2024

Barcelo Aracena
Hotel Convento Aracena & Spa
Hotel Convento Aracena & Spa
4 out of 5
Calle Jesus y Maria, 19, Aracena, Huelva
The price is P5,648 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
P5,648
P6,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2025
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (140 reviews)
"Good spa. Free parking. - Not much to see nearby except castle (steep climb but worth it for the views). The excellent caves and town centre are a good walk away and it’s steep, so best to drive. The receptionist and waiter were friendly and helpful the evening we arrived. - However next morning ..."

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024

Hotel Convento Aracena & Spa
 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 P4,387 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
P4,387
P4,825 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Aracena. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cave of Marvels and ...
7.6/10 Good! (103 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 Mar 19, 2023

Hotel La Era de Aracena - Adults Only
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.
Finca Los Caleros
Finca Los Caleros
3 out of 5
Carretera A476, km 17, El Madrono, Sevilla
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in El Madrono. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Pena de Hierro and La Reserva ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
"Location is excellent. Accommodation meets description, kitchen is fairly basic"

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2020

Finca Los Caleros
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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