{"id":20118,"date":"2010-03-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-03-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clubvillamar.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/enjoying-what-aracena-spain-offers\/"},"modified":"2018-02-15T17:31:39","modified_gmt":"2018-02-15T17:31:39","slug":"enjoying-what-aracena-spain-offers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clubvillamar.com\/blog\/spain\/enjoying-what-aracena-spain-offers\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoying What Aracena, Spain Offers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Aracena<\/strong><\/a> is considered as the highest town located in the Sierra Morana with over 10,000 people. It is a pretty town with a view of the Iglesia del Castillo reflecting the Gothic-Mudejar architecture built within the area of a Moorish castle.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aracena<\/strong><\/a> is a place to visit if you are interested in seeing how Spain was in the earlier times. You will see different villages living to support the jamon industry. The jamon is the produce of Aracena and it is worth trying when you visit the place. Have some wild asparagus coupled with local snails and you will surely love it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Things to Do<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Church hopping is one of the activities that many tourists love to do in the town. You will see the main attraction in the area called the Gruta de las Maravillas. This is the biggest cave in the country and was discovered by a boy looking for his lost pigs. You can avail of the many guided tour options and explore the whole town.<\/span><\/p>\n

On Sundays, you will witness religious processions and as you reflect, you will be amazed at the beautiful cave with the great sculptures on the ceilings and walls. Dining will not be a problem as there are dining places close to the cave. Tourists are taken care of in this friendly town.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Caves of Maravillas Aracena <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Aracena<\/strong> <\/a>has several accommodation options that can fit any budget. You can choose to stay in high end hotels and villas while there are also reasonable places to stay for those with a tight budget.<\/span><\/p>\n

Good food is but natural here as you enjoy the tapas, jamon and pork dishes like solomillo. Enjoy the platos combinados offering a full meal that will make your stomach full and satisfied.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Sierra villages have places for you to stroll. You will see the Almonaster La Real showing a 9th century mosque. You will also see dining areas that reflect the early style and structures in Spanish history.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aracena<\/strong> <\/a>will be a surely enjoyable trip, especially if you have interest and passion for the appreciation of history. This is the place to go if you want to witness how life looked like in the early period. The trip will be educational and your level of appreciation for Spanish culture will go many steps higher.<\/span><\/p>\n

Explore Aracena<\/strong><\/a> and you will see the beauty of Old Spain. You will witness the old traditions and culture that are still alive in the Aracenan community.<\/span><\/p>\n