In the Natural Park Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche, the holiday homes of
Molino Río Alájar offer a wonderful family week with a mix of outdoor activities in nature,
educational and cultural outings, and moments to discover local gastronomy.
Nature & gentle walks
Villages, culture & heritage
Local gastronomy
What’s included in the programme?
- Nature & walking: plenty of routes through impressive landscapes, with calm and safe walks to discover flora and fauna.
- Outdoor activities: having fun together and learning at the same time, right in the middle of nature.
- Villages & cultural heritage: visit picturesque towns, monuments, and learn more about local traditions.
- Natural parks & reserves: birdwatching, getting to know native species, and joining educational activities.
- Local gastronomy: taste regional products such as Iberian ham, cheeses and honey in restaurants and shops in the area.
Week programme details
shared areas: swimming pool, children’s pool, sandbox, pétanque court, table football, table tennis,
outdoor chess, and the tennis court (where you can also play football with goals and a basketball hoop).20:30 – Dinner in your holiday home with a welcome menu
Saturday: Cave, castle and ham!
- 10:30 – Visit to the Gruta de las Maravillas (Aracena)
- 12:00 – Visit to the Jamón Museum (Aracena)
- 15:00 – Visit to Aracena Castle and the old Town Hall (interpretation centre of the natural park)
- 17:30 – Tour of Aracena on the tourist train
Sunday: Excursion to ‘Mars’ – Río Tinto Mining Park
- 10:30 – Visit to the mining museum
- 11:30 – Drive your own car to the Peña Hierro mines and visitor centre (entry at 12:00)
- 13:00 – Drive your own car to the steam train (departure 13:30)
- 17:00 – Visit to House 21 (1885) and the English district: traces of 100 years of British presence in Riotinto
Monday: Like Picasso, in the countryside!
- 10:00 – 12:00 – Outdoor creativity: painting, drawing and crafts in and with nature around your holiday home
- 13:00 – Countryside picnic with local products
Tuesday: Don Quixote and his donkey – or hop on a horse!Option 1: a donkey walk starting from your holiday home with José Maria (our donkey-friendly guide).
Option 2: a beginner-level horse ride in Aracena with Picadero El Chaparral.
Wednesday: Adventure day – like Zorro!
- 11:00 – Treasure hunt/walking route (5.7 km – about 2 hours with children)
Using our instructions, the children (with help from their parents) set off to find the trail towards the village of Alájar.
Extra challenge: find 5 springs during the hike! Take photos of each spring. Found them all? Then a small surprise awaits
at Casa Cruz Restaurant.
Thursday: Cheesemaker – a top day!
- 10:00 – Visit to an organic farm with a goat cheese dairy
Start by milking the goats, then visit a small museum with old objects and their former uses.
Next, head to the dairy: the making and ageing process is explained. To finish, everyone makes their own
organic cheese to take home.
Friday: Eco-tourism expert!11:00 – Eco-tourism route starting from Peña de Arias Montano.
Looking for animal tracks? Identifying birds or plants? Medicinal and wild plants?
Let us know what appeals to you most and head out with a specialised eco-guide — a true expert
in our surroundings and its inhabitants.
Want to stay longer? Let us know — we are happy to help organise extra experiences for
young and grown-up adventurers alike.
Activity prices (2025)
| Activity | Adults | Children | Babies | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome dinner | 35.00 € | 25.00 € | / | 35.00 € |
| Caves + Castle + Museum (weekends & public holidays) | 16.50 € | 12.10 € (ages 6–12) | free (<5) | 13.20 € |
| Caves + Castle + Museum (weekdays) | 13.75 € | 9.90 € (ages 6–12) | free (<5) | 11.00 € |
| Aracena tourist train (weekends only) | 5.50 € | 4.40 € | free | 5.50 € |
| Río Tinto excursion + entrance (weekends only) | 23.10 € | 19.80 € (ages 4–12) | 3.30 € | 19.80 € |
| “Picasso in the countryside” workshop (min. 2 participants) | 33.00 € | 33.00 € | free | 33.00 € |
| Picnic with local products | 27.50 € | 27.50 € | / | 27.50 € |
| “Don Quixote on donkeys” guided walk (pay on site) | 16.50 € | 16.50 € | not available | 16.50 € |
| Horse riding (from age 6) – 90 min | 25.00 € | 25.00 € | not available | 25.00 € |
| Horse riding (from age 6) – 120 min | 30.00 € | 30.00 € | not available | 30.00 € |
| Adventure walk “like Zorro” | free | free | free | free |
| Monterobledo Organic Cheese Dairy entrance (no tasting) | 11.00 € | 11.00 € | free | 11.00 € |
| With tasting (cheese + wine/juice) | 22.00 € | 16.50 € | / | 22.00 € |
| Eco-tourism route | 27.50 € | 22.00 € | free | 27.50 € |
We recommend booking activities in advance. This week can be organised year-round.
Our recommendation: which cottages are ideal for families?
Casa La Tortuga accommodates 5 people (one double bedroom + one triple bedroom).
Most other cottages are ideal for a family of 4 with two bedrooms, except Casa El Búho
(our smallest cottage) — perfect for a couple with a baby.
In Casa El Águila, the second open bedroom is a twin room with a trundle bed, ideal for siblings.
Casa El Águila is also the only house with a bath; the other houses have showers.
Extra activities & services (on and around the property)
- Fenced outdoor swimming pool (open from early April to late October).
- Children’s/toddler pool.
- Tennis court with football goal and basketball hoop.
- Sandbox for the little ones.
- Pets are welcome: we are pet friendly.
- Outdoor games: table tennis, pétanque, table football, outdoor chess.
- Vegetable and herb garden: harvest is (in season) made available at reception.
- Baby and children’s equipment available (cots, high chair, blankets for the grass, …).
- Babysitting service by appointment.