Nordic Walking
A new initiative to promote the Sierra de Aracena as an ideal area to practice this sport has really taken off. We have attended a couple of courses to learn a little more about the sport and are in...
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Area
Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park The 187,000 hectares was designated a natural park in 1986. It is the 2nd largest park in Andalucia and is by far the most varied thanks to the mixed...
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Heritage and Culture
Heritage and Culture The whole area has managed to maintain the traditions and idiosyncrasies of by gone days due to the relatively recent improvements in the communication and access to the area from...
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Iberian Ham School at La Posada de San Marcos
Your hosts Lucy and Ángel are passionate about the area and its food, wine and olive oils. During your stay you will develop a deep insight into the fascinating history […]
View ArticleTrip Advisors GreenLeaders Programme – Platinum Level for Posada San Marcos
Our 3rd accolade from Trip Advisor in 2014 - We are one of the first hotels in Spain to be awarded the highest accolade in Trip Advisors GreenLeaders programme
View ArticleRestaurants in Alajar and beyond
When we explain what to do and see in the village and rest of the park we always mention places to eat. There are lots of restaurants in the area and we haven’t been able to try them all despite the...
View ArticleBirdwatching
Birdwatching in the Aracena is a pleasure with the close proximity to the declared Biosphere Reserve “Dehesa de Sierra Morena” since 2002 and part of the Red Natura 2000 network the park was first...
View ArticleWild Flower explosion
Due to a high rainfall over the winter, warm springs and summers and a distinct lack of pesticides and pollution the profusion of wild flowers is breathtaking. Orchards, peonies, lavenders, wild pea,...
View ArticleMushrooms Galore
Observe, study and collect the wide range of wild mushrooms and fungi that flourish in the sierra in Spring and Autumn. There are over five hundred types many being edible however many are also toxic...
View ArticleYou weed, we feed – volunteer abroad
Why not come and volunteer for us? Work for a few hours and then get out to enjoy this wonderful area and get to know the village a little better. The post You weed, we feed – volunteer abroad appeared...
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