Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park
Representation of the Mediterranean forest
The Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche is located in the north of the province of Huelva in the western sector of the Sierra Morena.
Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche are home to a significant representation of Mediterranean plants and trees, such as holm oaks, cork oaks, and gall oaks, and in some areas, chestnut trees that form forests located in the wettest areas. The flora also consists of pine trees and eucalyptus plantations. As for the fauna, species such as the griffon vulture, the black stork and the black vulture stand out. The dehesas of this park are also known for the breeding of the Iberian pig.
Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park
Cabildo Viejo Visitor Centre
Plaza Alta, s/n
21200 Aracena, Huelva (Andalusia)
Huelva (Andalusia):
- Alájar
- Almonaster la Real
- Aracena
- Aroche
- Arroyomolinos de León
- Cala
- Cañaveral de León
- Castaño del Robledo
- Corteconcepción
- Cortegana
- Cortelazor
- Cumbres de Enmedio
- Cumbres de San Bartolomé
- Cumbres Mayores
- Encinasola
- Fuenteheridos
- Galaroza
- Higuera de la Sierra
- Hinojales
- Jabugo
- Linares de la Sierra
- Marines, Los
- Nava, La
- Puerto Moral
- Santa Ana la Real
- Santa Olalla del Cala
- Valdelarco
- Zufre
Plaza Alta s/n.Edif.Cabildo Viejo. (Edificio histórico en la subida a la Iglesia del cerro del Castillo)
21200 Aracena, Huelva (Andalusia)
What you need to know
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Cultural information
In the town of Aracena, you can contemplate both man-made monuments, such as its Muslim castle, and natural wonders like the Gruta de las Maravillas, a cave of extreme beauty whose entrance is right in the town centre. In the surrounding area there are remains of prehistoric, Celtic and Arab settlements.
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Environmental information
The collection of edible mushrooms and truffles also makes the park famous.
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Information for visits
The Cabildo Viejo visitor centre is located in Aracena, from where several roads explore this vast natural area.
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