Walking in the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche
From: € 533,-
Duration: 8 days
Price per person, based on a minimum of 2 people
Astrid:
“An enjoyable and relaxing walking holiday in a surprisingly green and peaceful region…”
Ruben:
“This truly is a week to treat yourself! Thanks to the beautiful nature, charming accommodations, good organization, wonderful walking routes and delicious food, we enjoyed it immensely.”
What makes this trip special:
- 🏡 Charming accommodations
- 🥾 Accessible and well-marked walking routes
- 🍴 Local gastronomy (including a Bib Michelin restaurant)
- 🏔️ Climb to the highest point of the Sierra
- 📱 GPS routes on Wikiloc
- 🚐 Luggage transport included
Availability of the trip:
Available year-round, except during the hottest months (July and August)
Day-by-day program (8 days)
Day 1 – Arrival in Alájar
Upon arrival in Alájar we will tell you everything about the walks and the surrounding area. Afterwards you can relax in your cottage,
or take a short walk, depending on your arrival time. In the evening we serve a welcome dinner.
Included meal: Welcome dinner
Accommodation: Molino Rio Alajar
Day 2 – Circular walk and lunch in Linares de la Sierra
Walk along rural paths, through forests to the nearby village of Linares. Upon arrival in Linares you will be welcomed by
Luismi & Adela at restaurant Arrieros (Bib Gourmand Michelin).
Distance: 12–13 km · Duration: 4–4.5 hours
Included meal: Lunch (Bib Gourmand Michelin)
Accommodation: Molino Rio Alajar
Day 3 – The Hippy-Hike
Circular walk via the “hippie village” El Calabacíno, returning to Alájar via Castaño del Robledo.
Distance: 14 km · Duration: 5 hours
Accommodation: Molino Rio Alajar
Day 4 – On the way to the Mosque of Almonaster la Real
Linear route from Alájar to Almonaster la Real via rural paths, streams and forests. Discover old lime kilns, a tannery from 1806 and the Mosque of Almonaster.
Distance: 12.4 km · Duration: 4 hours
Accommodation: Hotel Casa Garcia Almonaster la Real
Day 5 – Circular walk: Almonaster la Real
Circular walk through villages, along paths between olive trees and holm oaks, chapels and traditional fountains. Enjoy nature, historical heritage and panoramic views.
Distance: 13 km · Duration: 4.5 hours
Accommodation: Hotel Casa Garcia Almonaster la Real
Day 6 – Linear walk from Almonaster la Real to Galaroza
Linear walk to the highest point of the Sierra de Aracena, Cerro San Cristóbal, through forests and authentic villages.
Distance: 17.2 km · Duration: 6 hours
Accommodation: Aparthotel Doce Canos Galaroza
Day 7 – Circular walk Galaroza – Valdelarco – Galaroza
Circular walk to Valdelarco through forests, fields and valleys. In Valdelarco you will find quiet streets with traditional architecture.
Distance: 16.9 km ·
Duration: 5.5 hours
Accommodation: Aparthotel Doce Canos Galaroza
Day 8 – End of the stay
After breakfast the program ends.
Photo gallery
Almonaster la Real
Hotel Galaroza
Walking in Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park
TRAVEL DETAILS
About the accommodations
In Alájar you stay at Molino Rio Alajar with plenty of privacy and views of the valley and surrounding hills.
The price of the arrangement is based on a stay in Casa Buho. with a living-bedroom featuring a wood-burning stove, fully equipped kitchen and bathroom. Heating and air conditioning ensure year-round comfort.
In Almonaster la Real you stay in the recently renovated Hotel-Restaurant Garcia, a small cozy family-run hotel. From your room you have a beautiful view of the Mosque of Almonaster la Real, one of the most beautiful villages of the Sierra.
The final two nights you stay at the rustic rural Hotel-restaurant Los Doce Caños, with views of the mountains surrounding the village of Galaroza.
Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
We provide a “well-stocked fridge”, so there is enough for breakfast, a packed lunch.
In Andalusia it is customary to enjoy a long lunch in the afternoon (from 14:00) at one of the many local restaurants. In the evening, only a limited number of restaurants are open (from 20:30). In Alájar, it is also possible to have a meal prepared and delivered to your Casa by our staff member Vanessa; if desired, she can also make a restaurant reservation.
Included:
- 7x nights
- 7x breakfast
- Welcome dinner (Day 1)
- Lunch in a Bib Michelin restaurant (Day 2)
- Luggage transfer on Day 4 and 6
- Digital travel information
Excluded:
- Return journey
- Other meals
- Personal expenses
- Insurance
About the activities
The walking routes in this program have been deliberately kept short, so you have plenty of time to enjoy the surroundings. If you would like to do longer hikes, route descriptions are available on site.
Extra days
You can indicate in advance when booking that you would like to stay somewhere longer. Add an extra day (rest day) at any time. In Alájar there are more walking routes, and both Almonaster and Galaroza are interesting villages where it is worth staying longer.
Extras / Transfers
Taxi
Transfer Seville Airport – Alájar (from € 170 per trip )up to 4 people.
Transfer Galaroza – Seville Airport (from € 170 per trip) up to 4 people.
(Rental) Car
You can park your car free of charge at Molino Rio Alajar. For a small fee of
€ 30,- we will pick you up from Galaroza (transport Galaroza–Alájar), after which you can continue your trip from Alájar with your (rental) car.
Public transport from Seville
Consult the Damas (bus company) website for current timetables.
www.damas-sa.es
Other options
It is also possible to travel with “BlaBlaCar”.
www.blablacar.es
