- Seville - We will start the trip from Seville.
- Gruta de las Maravillas - La Gruta de la Maravillas (the Cave of Wonders) is a network of limestone caverns located in the town of Aracena.
This natural underground monument is situated in the old centre of Aracena, under the hill crowned by the medieval castle and Priory Church of la Señora del Mayor Dolor, and has been open since 1914.
The guided tour of Las Maravillas Cave follows a circular route of around 1km, and takes around 45 minutes. The visit includes two of the three levels of the cavity, at temperatures of between 16-19 degrees and relative humidity of 98%.
The scenery of these caves has formed over many thousands of years through a process known as “karstification” - the slow erosion of limestone, gradually dissolved by carbonic acid, producing fissures, sinkholes, underground streams, and caverns.
- Parque Minero RioTinto - For many years the town has been dependent on the mines from which it derives its name. Minas de Riotinto reached its peak of prosperity and importance in the late 19th and early 20th century, when the mines were in full production and the population was 200,000. The town itself was built on rolling hills, now covered by pine and eucalyptus trees planted by the British for use in the mines.
Minas de Riotinto has a golf course called Corta Atalaya Golf. named after the vast open-pit mine nearby. One of the first golf courses to be built in Spain, its purpose was to keep the British mining engineers content and occupied in their leisure time.
- Iglesia Prioral Del Castillo - The origin pat of Aracena is at the top of the hill occupied by the Castle and the Priory Church. In medieval times it was a fortified town, defended by a stone wall and the fortress. Archaeological remains from the 10th-13th centuries have been found in this location, which are evidence of an Al-Andalus town related to the Qatrasana settlement documented in Islamic texts. The interior Aracena Castle contains dwellings from the Al-Andalus era and a number of buildings from the medieval fortress. The entry to the Castle enclosure is via the secondary gate to the Alcázar. This area, which is located at the highest and most easterly part of the hill, is that which makes up the fortified enclosure of Aracena next to the bailey.
- Seville - After this beautiful trip, we will head back to Seville
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Tickets for the caves and castle
- Pickup and drop-off service
- Food and drinks
Set off on a petite group journey from Seville to Aracena, Huelva. With this fantastic chance, you’ll get to uncover the depths of the city of Aracena, its prestigious castle, and its natural marvels tucked away in caves (Grutas de las Maravillas). Here you’ll encounter geological wonders such as stalactites and stalagmites, hidden beneath Aracena and the surrounding summits.
Our scenic journey continues through the Dehesa de Sierra Morena, the birthplace of the Iberian pig. This is where we encounter a grand gastronomic culture with an exceptional delicacy, ham, which we will enjoy during our lunch break.
Furthermore, we’ll make a stop at the town of Riotinto, renowned for its mines and the distinctive red hue of its river water, the Tinto. It’s a landscape that appears plucked from some otherworldly terrain, comparable to Mars, where even NASA has conducted research due to its drastic conditions.
These various encounters will offer fantastic opportunities for snapping breathtaking photographs of a journey you won’t soon forget.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
- Infant seats are available on request if requested in advance
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
