THE SURROUNDINGS
El Parque Natural Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche esá ubicado en el extremo occidental de Sierra Morena y al norte de la provincia de Huelva. Se caracteriza por poseer una extensa masa forestal, una alta pluviosidad, un clima suave y un patrimonio natural y cultural de gran valor.
Las dehesas que predominan en este entorno serrano han favorecido la cría del cerdo ibérico, alrededor de la cual se ha levantado una industria que es no de los pilares de la economía de sus pueblos No debe abandonar el lugar sin probar sus exquisitos embutidos y, por supuesto, su jamón con Denominación de Origen Jabugo.
El paisaje cambia en función de la altitud y humedad. Las dehesas pobladas de encinas son sustituidas por alcornoques en unas zonas, mientras que en las de mayor altitud son frecuentes los bosques de robles rebollos y en cauces de ríos como el Múrtigas por bosques galerías donde abundan árboles de gran porte como chopos, fresnos, sauces y alisos, junto con zarzas y plantas trepadoras.
Esta variedad forestal proporciona una interesante riqueza fáunica. En el interior del parque es posible observar mamíferos como el meloncillo, la gineta o la huidiza nutria. La avifauna también es diversa; surcando los cielos de este medio natural, se pueden contemplar, entre otros, buitres, milanos y cigüeñas negras.
Nature in its purest form
Our environment is el Parque Natural de la Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, a true paradise for lovers of nature and gastronomy. Dreamy trails, paths shaded by huge cork oaks and chestnut trees, magnificent views and a wide variety of mushrooms and chestnuts within easy reach.
Art and culture
The Peña de Arias Montano, the Cave of Wonders in Aracena, the Hermitage of Almonaster la Real, el castillo de Cortegana are some of the well-preserved monumental attractions that can be visited in the region, but it is worth noting that each town offers a delicious walk through its cobbled streets, getting lost in them is the best way to find the essence of the culture of Sierra Morena
Scenery
It is no coincidence that many painters have come to these lands and have not been able to resist the temptation of trying to capture them on canvas. There are innumerable hills and ports that offer an exceptional viewpoint to the four winds.
Popular Festivals
They say that in the Sierra we are always partying, but it is not true, in reality the celebrations last from January with the living nativity scenes and parades, until December with the mycological, ham and craft fairs of Aracena. Between both, all the towns celebrate pilgrimages and popular festivals, among which the Virgen de los Ángeles in Alajar or the medieval days of Cortegana stand out.
Sport
Hiking and mountain biking are possibly the sports that make the Sierra de Aracena famous, there are endless trails to enjoy at your own pace.
But competitive sport has important tests at the national level such as Huelva Extreme (BTT Ultramarathon) or Santa Ana la Real Nordic Walking and professional Triathlon training camps are held in Aracena._cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_
astronomical observation
Finca La Fronda is located within the Starlight Reserve of Sierra Morena due to the quality of its night skies, and it is the ideal place to observe the stars and astronomical phenomena. We have guides and specialized material for a great family activity.
birds
The ornithological wealth of the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park is magnificent. And some of the emblematic species of the park can be seen from the same terrace of La Fronda, so that our visitors can get to know them we have set up a feeder. Let us know if you see any!
birds
The ornithological wealth of the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park is magnificent. And some of the emblematic species of the park can be seen from the same terrace of La Fronda, so that our visitors can get to know them we have set up a feeder. Let us know if you see any!
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