Set in Aracena, 24 km from Estación de La Junta, Hotel Galería Essentia offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
HELEN
United Kingdom
It's well located (although only street parking) and easy to walk everywhere. The hotel is lovely inside. Quite trendy with art and sculptures.
This 4-star spa hotel is located in a fantastically picturesque setting within the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche nature reserve.
Karin
United Kingdom
The views of Aracena from the hotel were superb and provided a scenic backdrop whether for coffee or pre-dinner drinks. We stayed in a 1-bed villa for 2 nights which provided an oasis of calm and relaxation on the edge of nature. The staff at the hotel were professional, friendly and always helpful, a real asset to our stay.
Set in the centre of Aracena, Hotel Convento Aracena & SPA is housed in a charming, restored 17th-century convent. It features an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, gardens and cloisters.
Ljerka
United Kingdom
The staff was very welcoming, accommodating and friendly. The waiter Pablo and the cook in the hotel's restaurant deserve a special mention as they provided an exceptional service. They even modified a recipe for a dessert following our suggestion.
A period manor house dating back to the end of the 19th century, situated in a stunning setting, within the Aracena and Picos de Aroche nature reserve.
Vilmantė
Lithuania
We had an exceptional stay at the hotel, it's such a beautiful building located in a very picturesque town surrounded by mountains and meadows. The renovated traditional house was so well-done and cosy, outside areas were stunningly beautiful as well. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and even though we arrived very late, just before 23:00 we were still able to have a nice dinner in the restaurant. Not to mention the fact that we travelled with our dog and she was very well taken care of and welcomed as well. Thank you for an amazing experience!
Set in the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Nature Reserve, these apartments feature a garden, terrace and outdoor pool. They offer free parking, free breakfast and free WiFi.
Anders
Sweden
The Finca is very good and enjoyable for a stay. The apartment rooms have two individual rooms, bedroom and living room with a kitchenette. There is also a fireplace making it comfy in wintertimes. The owner is very nice and helpful if you need some support. The location is good centrally for hiking or whatever you do in the area.
Hotel Los Castaños is set in the heart of Andalucia’s Sierra de Aracena Natural Park. This traditional hotel offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi internet access.
Hotel Sierra de Aracena is in Aracena, in Andalusia’s Sierra de Aracena Mountains. Wi-Fi is free in public areas and rooms offer TV and private bathrooms.
Judith
Canada
The hotel was right in the middle of town and an easy walk to the grotto and the castle. The hotel was very clean and though a little dated, very comfortable and we received a warm reception from the staff. The room in the attic was nice and comfortable and had what we needed for the 2 nights we were there. There was a nice coffee shop next door.
Set 35 km from Estación de Cataveral, 44 km from Estación El Martajal and 50 km from Estación de Zufre, APARTAMENTO ARACENA RURAL provides accommodation situated in Aracena.
Loved that all the buildings were white washed and of...
Loved that all the buildings were white washed and of uniform size. No carbuncles. Only spoilt by a massive Barcelo Hotel dominating one of the hills. The person allowing it to be built there should be shot or at least give his back-hander back.....
It is a must to visit the Caves and the Castle/Church. Entrance price very reasonable.
A lot to choose from when deciding where to eat.
A lot of places however were very unfriendly to you if you had dogs with you.
The Old Travelling Dog
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Great little town.
Great little town. Famous caves are well worth a visit plus the Castillo. Lots of excellent Restaurants/Bars. The surrounding countryside is the main reason we visited the area and we were not disappointed. Did two amazing hikes, fantastic!
Stephanie
Spain
6.0
Scored 6.0
I visited in the first week in March.
I visited in the first week in March. It was colder than I expected (daytime highs of 11-16C). I was primarily interested in hiking and booked a rental car. Aracena is close to all the hikes in my guidebook so I only encountered the town itself in the evening getting groceries and finding restaurants. As always with Spain, it's so frustrating that no restaurants open until 8.30pm, some have "days off" which are not announced and many, even in March, were entirely closed. One really needs a local to help navigate where to eat. Having said that, it's incredible value for money. Dinner with wine for 20 Euros (March 2024).
Richard
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Aracena was a cute town with a lot of surprises.
Aracena was a cute town with a lot of surprises. The people are friendly and the town is clean and safe. Be sure to visit the Gruta de la Maravillas, a network of caves with wonderful stalactites and stalagmites and underground lakes. Also, the pork in Aracena is to die for. It's the land of Jabugo, the best dried ham in the world.
Thomas
United States
10
Scored 10
Although the apartment looked to be placed far away, it was...
Although the apartment looked to be placed far away, it was close to the center by walking. The staff of the hotel was really kind and friendly as well. We would have liked to stay much longer than expected, we spent only a night there though.
crismoroje
Spain
10
Scored 10
Beautiful town in the mountains, cobbled streets and white...
Beautiful town in the mountains, cobbled streets and white buildings. Great views from the castle on the hill. Famous for the Gruta de las Maravillas which are definitely worth visiting. Great walks in rhe surrounding hills, through cork forests. Really friendly and helpful locals . It was great to try out our Spanish .
easy check in and check out. very very clean. breakfast was excellent. amenities were great! thank you Jonathan, Elena, and Ruth—front desk staff was knowledgeable, patient and kind. I don’t speak Spanish and they all were able to make the switch to English seamlessly. my husband and I look forward to another stay with our children to be able to have a romantic stay. the property was so quiet! I couldn’t hear people in the halls or in our room.
Yerba was so helpful with parking, grocery shopping, dining and general tourist advice for the town and the surrounding villages of the sierra. Check in was professional and when our kettle worked a new one was delivered later that day. The pool and garden are very beautiful and relaxing and the whole area of the complex is kept immaculately.
It was small but comfortable, the beds were good and the bathroom worked good for us everything was there what we needed. The property is very nice and quiet and safe. The location was good, right in centre and there was free street parking available. The bedroom and bathroom is on the second level.
Quiet, nice, beautiful location. Very friendly staff. Nice walking trails directly from the hotel, you can see pigs and sheep nearby and even walk to the beautiful town of Aracena, which also has some great restaurants, where you can eat Iberian pork (cerdo ibérico).
Our host was exceptional: knowledgeable, attentive and exceedingly accommodating. He has transformed his beautiful family home into a comfortable and relaxing getaway. We highly recommend this property to anyone exploring the Sierra de Aracena area.
Large, well appointed room with lots of storage, great views of the town, comfortable bed and pillows, large bathroom with separate w.c. Breakfast options were great. Free motorcycle parking on level ground opposite the front doors.
The room was spotless, with plenty of good towels
Particularly enjoyed the breakfast of Tostada Pueblo - thick t oast with olive oil and tomato
Found free on-street parking very close to the hotel, visible from the balcony
Room lovely, very clean, warm and welcoming. Shared kitchen and dining room was great especially as I'm vegan so eating out in Spain is difficult. Miguel also looked after our bags on the day we checked out.
Good standard of hotel for ****. Excellent bedroom, huge comfy bed, friendly staff, bathroom excellent. Minibar somewhat underwhelming and fridge noisy. Snack meals in bar good. Breakfast good too.
I liked that it was out of Aracena, it's a good 25 min walk to get into the town, if you don't have a car. And it felt very tranquil. Luis was a great host and super helpful with everything!
Spacious apartment with a good layout
Good location bars etc nearby and easy walk into town centre
Aracena is a good base for hill walking with plenty of facilities
Don't miss the caves
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