La Sierra de Huelva It is located in the north of the province and it is a fairly touristy area, since it is home to the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park. This area is perfect for hiking and visits and routes dedicated to the surrounding nature, but you also have to get lost in its beautiful villages, where you can find much of the history of the province.
The most beautiful villages in the Sierra de Huelva They have things to see and as they are cozy towns they are ideal for weekend getaways. In the same day you can see more than one, to get to know the area of the Sierra de Huelva.
Aracena
We start with the town that gives the natural park its name and is one of the most touristic towns in the Sierra. It is the capital of the region and offers a nice old town where to get lost, dominated by the beautiful Almohad style castle dating from the XNUMXth century. In this town you must descend to the Gruta de las Maravillas, caves of great value that have stalagtites and stalagmites. In this small town there is also the Museum of Ham, one of the main products of this mountain range, which we can also try in the local restaurants. We must not forget to visit the Interpretation Center of the natural park if we want to know more about the natural environment of the mountains.
Hoop
Aroche also gives its name to the natural park and stands out for being on a hill, overlooking an area in which formerly there was a very prosperous Roman city, which is why the archaeological remains found in the surroundings count. The Hispano-Roman city of Turóbriga It is located in the Lanos de la Belleza and dates from the XNUMXst century BC. In the historic center of Aroche you can see the old Almohad from the XNUMXth century, inside which a bullring was created in the XNUMXth century. Another interesting visit in this town is the peculiar Museum of the Rosary, which is in the Guinness Book of Records for having several thousand rosaries from all over the world.
Jabugo
Surely this town you have already related to something. Yes, we refer to the jabugo ham, a name taken from this town, where you can find many places that are dedicated to its production, although it is not unique to this place. In this town not everything is ham and you can also visit the Cueva de la Mora archaeological site, which dates back to the Paleolithic.
Alajar
Near Alájar we find the viewpoint of the Rock of Arias Montano, from which you have incredible views of the Sierra de Huelva. The historic center of the town is from the Arab period, with an irregular layout between whitewashed houses. A very relaxing place to enjoy a typical town.
Almonaster the Royal
In Almonaster la Real you can enjoy something difficult to find, which offers an additional charm. The town wall and castle date from the Arab period. However, the most important thing they have is located within this enclosure, and it is one of the few rural mosques in our country. In the town you can also see the church of San Martín, in the Gothic-Mudejar style. To have the best views, you can climb to the highest point in the province, the Cerro de San Cristóbal, which is nearby. Here are also the highest vineyards in the entire province.
Linares of the Sierra
Linares de la Sierra is a typical town of this area of Huelva. It is one of its smallest towns and yet it is among the most beautiful because it has all the charm and has not lost the style of the mountains. In this place you can see the plains, some cobblestones forming patterns that are made in stone and are in front of the doors of the houses. In this town you simply have to enjoy a walk discovering its traditional fountains or the old washhouses, as well as the beautiful houses.
Major Summits
Cumbres Mayores is another of those places where you can enjoy a bit of history at the same time as a beautiful and quiet traditional town that still retains all its charm. This is where the castle of Sancho IV, a fortress that was intended to defend the area from Portuguese attacks. It dates from the XNUMXth century. In December you can enjoy the gastronomic festival 'Taste Cumbres Mayores' in the town, which has the peculiarity that it serves the largest plate of jabugo ham in the world.