Sevilla environment
Aracena, the Cave of Wonders and the Sierra de Huelva
Aracena is one of the most charming villages of the Sierra de Huelva, but nevertheless, It is located a few kilometers from Sevilla, so your visit is more than recommended. It is located to the north of the province of Huelva, in the call Sierra de Aracena, with peaks Aroche, and it has a typical Andalusian architecture, as it offers a classic decoration of houses and buildings white, contrasting with the green of the landscape and the mountains. In this small town, You can learn all about the ham, another of the delights of the Andalusian land.
To visit this area is recommended to do so by car, why you can rent it for a day and return at night, you can do it directly HERE.
Aracena is also the Cave of Wonders, a spring beauty, forged by nature itself along with water and stone. A large expanse of lakes, abundance and variety of formations, all in an underground complex was discovered at the end of the nineteenth century.
Address: C / Well of Snow s / n
Schedule: every day of 10.00 a 13.30 h, and of 15.00 a 18.00 except on 24, 25, 31, 1 Y 6 from January.
Phone: 663 937 876
Stop buy tickets can contact the phone: 955 468 404
For reasons of preserving the input is limited to a maximum of 1000 people.
information: the duration of the visit is about 45 minutes 1200 meters. Humidity is quite high, You can not touch the formations, nor is the use of cameras or mobiles allowed.
Route Sierra de Aracena, Jabugo and Rio Tinto
from Sevilla, we head north to pass through Rio Tinto. This mining area and its famous reddish river. Certainly make a Martian landscape created from more than 2000 years. On our visit we stop to enjoy this natural spectacle located in the province of Huelva.
Continuing our route to go to the biosphere reserve of Sierra Morena Dehesas. In addition we will visit this enclave of mountain villages dotted, forests of oaks, where you know the life of its inhabitants. A space in which inhabit the bull and the Iberian pig, animals that are part of Andalusian culture and we see.
Finally we arrive at Aracena, We visit its castle. During our visit we will know the Cave of Wonders. A cave located inside the village and whose geological formations will surprise us. Other sites you can find on our route are the rock of Arias Montano where cross the Mediterranean forest enjoying the surroundings or other corners of the mountain as the mosque of Almonaster la Real, or if we requested we be able to visit a farm or pasture toros bravos Iberian pigs.
You can book this route HERE, where also you find all the information, price and hours.
Doñana Natural Park and El Rocío
Doñana is a protected area, located southwest Andalusia and include both the National Park, as the Doñana Natural Park. Space characterized by housing numerous species of birds and mammals, among them fallow deer, the deer and the Iberian lynx.
The tour begins departing from Seville city towards the town of Coria of the River, on the banks of the Guadalquivir river, door Doñana wetland to the north of the marshes of the river, where the largest white stork colony in Europe is located and where visitors will be able to observe thousands of birds in their natural habitat.
Every year, marshes housing approximately 200.000 individuals over 300 bird species, what makes them the most prestigious natural space on the continent.
The next point of reference will be the most important paddy field in Spain where the Spanish thriller La Isla Minima was filmed. Continuing the tour until you reach the northern area of the Doñana National Park, followed by the village of El Rocio, characterized by having a typical atmosphere of the Wild West, with white houses and sandy streets run by horses and people on foot. Where the group will go to know the famous Sanctuary of Our Lady of Rocío, popularly known as the hermitage of El Rocío.
After visiting the village of El Rocío discover the beautiful palace and trails of the Donana National Park, next to the La Rocina stream. A tour suitable for all audiences. Likewise, the beach of the town of Matalascañas will be visited, where visitors will see the largest dune system in the country.
This route can book HERE, where also you find all the information, price and hours.
Discover Carmona
Carmona is one of the towns most charming Seville, Besides, it is only a 30 kilometers from the capital. The easiest way to get there is by road, and as happens in most of Andalusia climate is mild in winter and hot in summer, so spring and autumn are the most recommended seasons to visit the city.
We propose a guide to the essential places to visit in Carmona:
- Alcázar de la Puerta de Sevilla
It is one of the most emblematic monuments of the municipality. This fort was built on the west side in order to protect the weakest area of the city. We recommend that you go up to the Torre del Oro so that you can enjoy the best views. A history lovers will be impressed by how well preserved the wall. - Movie Sites
Bernarda Alba's house, Solas, Carmen or Nobody knows anyone are some of the films that have been shot in Carmona. its palaces, iglesias, convents and grain fields make it a wonderful place worth getting lost in its streets. - Archaeological Ensemble of Carmona
All those who enjoy funeral tourism will be satisfied when they discover the Necropolis dating back to the 1st century BC.. It is very curious because you will learn how were the burials according to social class and type of tomb that existed. It is also important that you visit the Roman Amphitheater and the Archaeological Museum. - ESTATES
Carmona can not leave without visiting these monuments. Some have been converted into a hotel, like the Carmona Palace House, a Renaissance palace of the XVI century which will see the splendor of the aristocratic families of the municipality. Another Palace House of interest is the Domínguez, which is today the Public Library and the Municipal Archive.
Meet Osuna
Osuna is an ancient and historic town in the countryside near the Sierra Sur de Sevilla, in the A-92 83 kilometers from the capital. It is pre-Roman origin Urso, and it was populated by Romans and Arabs colony Julia Genetiva, until the conquest of Fernando III. The land consists occupying a historical legacy, artistic and cultural, along with a stunning landscape and natural wealth.
We propose a guide to the essential places to visit in Osuna:
- University
It is a magnificent building of the XVI century, It is a proper university until the French occupation of the nineteenth century, but nevertheless, for several years is part of the University of Sevilla. It is a rectangular building with a central courtyard, and it has been the scene of Game of Thrones. - Collegiate Church of Our Lady of the Assumption.
This is an important architectural ensemble and is the main attraction of the city, It is in the Renaissance style and in it we can find the chapel of the Pantheon. - Monastery of the Incarnation
It was a former hospital is now a convent of mercedarias, dedicated to the Virgen de la Merced, and inside has a museum: the Museum of Sacred Art, which he highlights the main altarpiece. - Church and Torre de la Merced
It is an old convent of baroque style, made of stone and ashlar. - The main square
It is one of the most emblematic places, It is in the heart of the city, and in it are the City, the Church of the Convento de la Concepción, Baroque, and other buildings such as the Casino.
Near the Plaza Mayor, is the Water Tower, which houses the archaeological museum with remains found in the area.
Visit Cadiz and Jerez
The visit to Cadiz and Jerez is the perfect route for lovers of fine wine and the Costa de la Luz.
This route starts starting from the center of the Andalusian capital. Cádiz direction just one hour from Sevilla, It is the largest city in extension gaditana, Jerez, first visit route.
We will visit the city center and the most important corners of the Cadiz town. It will walk up to the cathedral and the Real Alcazar, where we can make some photographs of the environment before carrying out the most important city tour, winery. One of the most anticipated stops by customers, because they know the story of a legendary family jerezana, linked for more than 100 years to the world of wine. A beautiful visit of the interior of one of the bodegas of Jerez, in which each corner will be discovered in the same, hand of one of the official guides of the enclosure. Ending the tour of the winery with tasting of two types of fine wine produced by the same
The tour continues with a visit and lunch in the city of Cádiz, after a nice trip by car or bus from where the tallest buildings will be observed in El Puerto de Santa María, along the Bay of Cadiz. This city hides a unique marine atmosphere. Known for its carnivals, It is seen by everyone as the city of comedy and street art. Plaza de San Juan de Dios, Cathedral, the Barrio de la Viña, the promenade and the Castle of San Sebastian are the landmarks that visitors can enjoy the hand of the guide company. An important city for being one of the oldest in Europe and the cradle of Spanish Democracy.
You can visit this route HERE, where also you find all the information, price and hours.