Almonaster La Real : gem in the Sierra de Aracena in Spain

Location

Parking in Almonaster La Real in the Siera de Aracena. 37° 52' 12.36" N, 6° 46' 59.304" W
Almonaster La Real in the Siera-de-Aracena in Huelva-Andalucia in Spain

It usually takes just one look to notice a place has something special. Almonaster La Real in the Sierra de Aracena in Spain is such a place. The village has an old mosque on top of a rock overlooking the whole area. Almonaster La Real is a 1,5 hour drive away from Seville in Andalusia and is a good starting point to explore the area by foot over well marked trails.

Almonaster La Real – in the Sierra de Aracena

An alternative entrance into the village of Almonaster La Real is through the make-shift parking lot on the east side – this is where local bus companies park their vehicles.

Almonaster La Real in the Siera de Aracena in Huelva - Andalucia in Spain
East from Almonaster La Real in the Siera de Aracena in Huelva - Andalucia in Spain


An unmarked path goes down towards an pathway and bridge called the La Teneria. It’s part of a roman road towards Pax Julia (the roman name for Beja in Portugal). Across the bridge it’s a steep walk into the village center with on the left the old mosque.
 

The mosque of Almonaster La Real

The view from the mosque is quite nice and overlooks the local bull ring.

Mosque of Almonaster La Real in the Siera de Aracena in Huelva-Andalucia in Spain
Mosque of Almonaster La Real in the Siera de Aracena in Huelva-Andalucia in Spain

No less attractive is strolling through the streets of Almonaster La Real and visit the shops for locals and tourists. The local pharmacy sits in a very nice building.
 

Walking trails in the Sierra de Aracena

Sierra de Aracena has quite a few marked walking trails, short as well as long for hikes lasting several days.

Sierra de Aracena Walking trails near Almonaster La Real in Huelva - Andalucia in Spain
Sierra de Aracena Walking trails near Almonaster La Real in Huelva - Andalucia in Spain

And for those who have more time drive upto Beja in Portugal which is within a few hours reach.

Close to Portugal sits Almonaster La Real in the Siera de Aracena
Close to Portugal sits Almonaster La Real in the Siera de Aracena

 

Escalada - recreational area near Almonaster La Real

Popular with locals in the area is Escalada, a forested area with a water tap, barbeques and a public toilet all maintained by the municipality of Almonaster La Real. Nearby is a small stream.

La Escalada the Area Recreativa near Almonaster La Real in Siera de Aracena in Huelva - Andalucia in Spain
La Escalada - Area Recreativa near Almonaster La Real in the Siera de Aracena

 

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La Escalada - Area Recreativa near Almonaster La Real

 

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