Castillo de Aracena — Attraction in Aracena

I always love to get to a high point in a new place, and this didn't disappoint for beautiful views over Aracena and the surrounding hills. Very tranquil. Part of it was closed for maintenance when I went, so the part you could visit was small, but the entrance fee was cheap so I didn't mind (I think around 2,50€, although I got the joint ticket for here, the caves, and the ham museum, which is cheaper if you visit all three). There is an audio guide available, but I was disappointed with this as it didn't really match with the places around the castle, it just told you random info about the castle and its history, when I would have liked to know more about the parts of the castle I was seeing. Friendly woman at the entrance...

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Go for the pleasant walk and the great views from up high.

Yes, more uphill.

But this is undoubtedly one of the hilltops in the Sierra de Aracena that is very much worth getting out of breath for.

Here, unlike in many other towns, you can walk all around the fortress on a wide cobbled path/road.

Walk all around and get the 360 degree view, as well as admire the stonework. Built originally by the Muslin Caliphs, it was taken over by the Spanish kingdom (you know - Isabella from the TV series) and further strengthened as part of the so-called "Banda Gallega", the line of fortifications to protect the rich lands of Spain from the kingdom of Portugal just down the road.

Take a deep breath, put on your walking shoes and start...

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