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.
Ana Cristina
Portugal
The room was excellent, specially the bathroom since it was perfect for my 88 year old mother, large shower.
Perfect simple breakfast.
Very friendly staff.
Easy street parking.
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.
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!
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.
Casa Rural La Era 2 - Adults Only provides a solarium and free private parking, and is within 22 km of Estación de La Junta and 33 km of Estación de Cataveral.
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 .
nathalie
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Aracena is a picturesque town in a protected natural park...
Aracena is a picturesque town in a protected natural park setting. It is an excellent base for hiking and has numerous world class restaurants with most specializing in local ingredients including world famous Iberian pork products. Although people of Seville spent their leisure time here historically, it is only starting to get recognized in other parts of Spain and Europe. It is a true hidden gem and a must visit in Spain.
View was amazing from terrace outside our room. Very tranquil and relaxing. Staff pleasant and very helpful. They also spoke English as our Spanish is not brilliant. Room had facilities like, air conditioning, fridge, hair dryer, sofa etc. Terrace had a table and 2 x chairs good for alfresco eating. Plenty of car parking and access to rooms good with cases. Breakfast in the morning limited with choices but satisfactory. Meal in the evening was very good but limited menu. Prices of meals reasonable
The house is a historic home designed by a famous Spanish architect Aníbal González. It is big, beautiful and in a gorgeous country setting at the edge of Aracena but only a 15 minute walk to the center of town and the many excellent restaurants and shops. The outdoor spaces are exceptional including a lovely pool and front porch which we used regularly for our meals. Virginia and Tony were the perfect hosts.
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.
Lovely historic property converted into a hotel. Very good food. Helpful and welcoming staff. In particular our restaurant host Pablo always greeted us with a smile and was very attentive to us and made us feel welcome.
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.
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
Best hotel in Aracena, the property is unique and well mantained.
The beds are extremely confortable.
Spa & breakfast were spot on.
One of the best hotel breakfast I had in Spain.
Beautiful heritage building. Spacious room and comfortable bed. Great restaurant and lounge. Breakfast included. Quiet place to relax. Great spa and massage.
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