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Castle of Aracena
Plaza Alta, Aracena 21200 - Spain

The Castle of Aracena, now in ruins, stands on a hill dominating the small town of Aracena. From the site are stunning views. Built on the site of a Moorish fortess, the castle dates mainly from the 13th Century. Near...
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A selection of attractions close to Castle of Aracena:
Castle of Aracena  (< 1 Mile)
The Castle of Aracena, now in ruins, stands on a hill dominating the small town of Aracena. From the site are stunning views. Built on...
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Natural Park of Aracena  (< 1 Mile)
The Parque Natural de la Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche is a fine walking area with shady forests and peaks with extensive views....
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Cave of Marvels  (< 1 Mile)
The Gruta de las Maravillas is one of the most spectacular cave systems in Spain. The caves are located below the hill on which the...
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Museu del Jambon  (< 1 Mile)
The Museu del Jambon is an exhibition about Arecena and the town`s surroundings. Much of the information is about the area`s pigs which feed in...
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Linares de la Sierra  (4.2 Miles)
Linares de la Sierra is an atmospheric, small village in a river valley near Aracena. It has a large, 18th Century church and narrow, cobbled...
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Fuenteheridos  (7 Miles)
Fuenteheridos is a pretty village with a magnificent fountain called the Fuente de Doce Canos - the Fountain of the Twelve Jets - in the...
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Village of Alajar  (7.2 Miles)
Alajar is a picturesque village with whitewashed houses clustered below a church. The church dates from the 18th Century and is in the Baroque...
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Castano de Robledo  (9 Miles)
Castano del Robledo is the highest village in the Sierra de Aracena. In the centre is the Baroque Church of Santiago where the 16th Century...
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Galaroza Village  (11.5 Miles)
Galaroza is an attractive village with many springs and fountains which are celebrated every year on the 6th of September during the Fiesta del Jarrito...
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Village of Santa Ana la Real  (11.6 Miles)
Santa Ana la Real is a pretty village with a shady square and stunning views. It is located in the Parque Natural Sierra de Aracena...
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Jabugo Village  (12.1 Miles)
Jabugo is famous for the quality of the ham it produces from its pigs that feed on the locality`s acorns. At many bars and restaurants...
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The Pena de Hierro Mines  (13.9 Miles)
The Pena de Hierro Mines are former copper mines worked by the Rio Tinto Company. Trips are organized to these copper and sulphur mines where...
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Almonaster La Real Mezquita  (14.7 Miles)
The Mezquita stands on the top of a hill near the main square. Dating from the 10th Century, it was built on the site of...
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Iglesa de San Martin  (14.7 Miles)
The Iglesia de San Martin is the parish church. It is in the Mudejar style with three naves. The western doorway is known as the...
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Ferrocarril Turistico-Minero  (15 Miles)
The Ferrocarril Turistico-Minero is a train ride of about 14 miles which takes you through the eerie copper mining landscape near Minas de Riotinto. The...
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Daniel Vazquez Diaz Foundation  (15.4 Miles)
Nerva is a traditional, hillside town lying to the east of the Rio Tinto mining area. It has an impressive town hall and opposite stands...
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Mining Museum  (16.8 Miles)
The Mining Museum is housed in a former miners` hospital and here you can discover the archaeology and geology of the area as well as...
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Barrio de Bella Vista  (16.8 Miles)
The Barrio de Bella Vista is where British staff who worked for the Rio Tinto Company lived. British investors founded the company in the late...
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Cortegana Castle  (17.1 Miles)
Cortegana is overlooked by its 13th Century castle which was built by Sancho 1V to defend the area from the Portuguese. The fortress has been...
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Zufre Village  (17.7 Miles)
Zufre is a beautiful village with cobbled streets and wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. On a quiet square stands the 16th Century Iglesia de...
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