From Minas de Río Tinto a local road runs north through the beautiful Sierra Aracena to the little hill town of Aracena (alt. 682m/2238ft), surrounded by plantations of olives, figs and almonds, with an excellent climate which has made it a popular health resort.
In the hill of Aracena are the Cuevas de las Maravillas, a 1,200m/1,300yd long cave system with magnificent stalactites and stalagmites and an underground lake.
Address: Aracena Tourist Office, Calle Pozo de la Nieve, E-21200 Aracena, Spain
Hours:
10:30am-1:30pm, 3pm-6pm; Closed: Mon
Tips: Guided tours available every hour on weekdays and every half hour on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
From Aracena an excursion to the wonderful scenery of the Sierra de Aracena with its cork and holm oaks and to Jabugo, famous for its ham, is recommended.
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