Sierra de Aracena

Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche Nature Reserve

Huelva

Mediterranean forest


The Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche Nature Reserve is located in the north of the province of Huelva, in the western part of the Sierra Morena.

The Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche Nature Reserve is an excellent example of Mediterranean vegetation; it is home to cork oaks, gall oaks, and, in some areas, chestnut trees which form forests in the more humid areas. The flora also comprises pine trees and eucalyptus plantations. The fauna includes species such as the Iberian lynx, the black vulture, the black stork and the griffon vulture. The wooded pastures in this nature reserve serve as grazing areas for the famous ibérico pigs.

ECST Natural Spaces

Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche Nature Reserve


Aracena, Huelva  (Andalusia)

Type of area:Natural Park Area:186,827 hectares Email:pnsierraaracenapicosaroche.csmaea@juntadeandalucia.es Email:cvcabildoviejo@reservatuvisita.es Tel.:+34 959 993 014 Tel.:+34 959 993 012 Website:Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche Nature Reserve

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

VISITOR CENTRE Cabildo Viejo

Plaza Alta s/n.Edif.Cabildo Viejo. (Edificio histórico en la subida a la Iglesia del cerro del Castillo)

21200  Aracena, Huelva  (Andalusia)

Email:cvcabildoviejo.amaya@juntadeandalucia.es Tel.:+34 692 219 701 Tel.:+34 959 129 553 Website:Visitor centre website
Useful information

What you need to know


  • Cultural information

    Attractions in the surrounding area include the grotto known as the "Gruta de las Maravillas" near the Templars’ castle in Aracena, as well as prehistoric Celtic and Arab settlements.

  • Environmental information

    The reserve is also famed for being an excellent place for collecting wild mushrooms and truffles.

  • Information for visits

    Check with the visitor centres.

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