The lights installed really underline the color of the water and little lakes inside. It’s not the biggest or most impressive cave visited in Spain, but definitely within the best lit in the key points. I advise you buy tickets online as it’s only with grouped tours. The village is nice to visit as well, many places to eat to you won’t get bored. The no photos rule is simply absurd and as a normal consequence no body respects it, has the logic of it has always been like that rather than an actual rationale of how it could harm the environment (in the Nerja cave they explain exactly that and why you can’t take flash photos and it makes perfect sense & people resonate), while they have so many strong lights installed in carved places in the actual stalagmites so the arguments of no photos have no fundament in fact. They also take a photo of you with a green screen at the entrance and sell you a pic of “you in the cave” which is embarrassing, it would be more acceptable to take a small fee to let you take photos in the extent of not delaying the group, which would be the only valid argument for prohibiting them photos. The guide was nice and told us lots of interesting details about the history and formation of the cave, super interesting.

The caves were beautiful and very nice to walk through. The guide was only in Spanish and we had to listen to a guided audio tour with our phones. This worked well but we did feel that we missed out a bit on the experience. This came with a package ticket to the Museum of Jamon and the castle on top - Castillo de Aracena. Day well spend with the 3 activities.

Beautiful place to spend a day. Spectacular lighting inside the caves and one of the beautiful caves I have been to. It's not that cold inside the caves. It's very nice clean and as well, like your shoes won't get dirty and all. It will take about 50 mins to finish the tour. Lot of food and drink options close by after the tour. Overall worth the visit.

Beautiful caves. We bought our tickets the day before online, everything went smoothly. It's important to get there 10-15min prior to the appointed time.

I decided to visit this place after the recommendation of local people. Drove 1,5hour and figured out there are no entry tickets for that day. Fortunately the cashier was so nice and sold me one ticket, but better to not count on that luck 🍀 and buy tickets online :) The cave is really worth seeing. Beautiful rock formations, stalactites, stalagmites, breathtaking colours of water. The trip takes one hour and it's an easy way for everyone.

Amazing place to visit, especially with kids. They'll be surprised about this magical place, the lights (or lack of), the temperature, the sounds... Pictures & videos are not allowed inside... Just pocket your phone , enjoy the moment and create your own memories 😉

Awesome experience! The caves are indeed marvelous. There are different formations and deposits and different areas and rooms to traverse. The tour is a nice length, they say about 50 minutes, but it somehow feels just a bit rushed because there are so many details to take it. You could really spend a whole day looking at every detail. Would definitely recommend a visit, especially on a hot day. The temperature inside is a cool 14°C.

Very interesting Museum. They have an audioguide in many languages but it would have been more helpful if the signs next to the Exhibition objects were at least in english.

I love pigs me ! A information packed museum, all in Spanish but you can download an English guide to your mobile. Ticket included in the Caves and Castle package

This is a restaurant. Great service, very delicious Spanish food and tapas, slim wine selection but good jamon selection (beef part, % fat, etc). Moderately priced. Service is pretty fast. they probably get busy during High season.

This museum is way better than I expected. It's small but packs in a lot of information about both the history of Iberian ham production and its current state. Most of the exhibits are described only in Spanish but you can use the English audio guide and Google Translate on your smartphone is very helpful.

Well laid out. Not too overwhelming. A lot of information about pigs rather than ham. The section about the slaughtering process is not suitable for small children or vegetarians.

Unattractive with not much items to see. Its better to visit one of the farms with ham production in the villages around... There is an interesting sculpture of pig shepard in front...

A small museum about the production of jamon in the area. It does not have many exhibits, but panels with information's, written only in Spanish. Use the audio guide for English. It's worth to visited if you have the combined ticket (12,5€)

Lovely area for camping and visiting little towns. Not many tourists when I visited November 2024.

(Translated by Google) Fantastic Aracena and surroundings. Both the town with the castle and the Grotto of Wonders, as well as the surrounding hiking trails make this area very visitable. You can appreciate the Iberian pigs. (Original) Fantástica Aracena y alrededores. Tanto el pueblo con el castillo y la Gruta de las Maravillas, como las rutas de senderismo de alrededor hacen de esta zona muy visitable. Puedes apreciar a los cerdos ibéricos.

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(Translated by Google) Magnificent natural park, ideal for spending good moments in nature (Original) Magnífico parque natural, ideal para pasar buenos momentos en la naturaleza

(Translated by Google) The Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park is an ideal place for nature lovers and those who enjoy tranquility. Its landscapes are spectacular, with chestnut and holm oak forests that change color with the seasons, well-marked hiking trails, and charming little white villages. Strolling along its paths allows you to enjoy the local wildlife, the clean air, and panoramic views that amaze at every turn. The area is also brimming with excellent cuisine, with Iberian ham as its star. Without a doubt, it's a perfect destination to unwind and enjoy natural beauty in its purest form. (Original) El Parque Natural de la Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche es un lugar ideal para los amantes de la naturaleza y la tranquilidad. Sus paisajes son espectaculares, con bosques de castaños y encinas que cambian de color según la estación, rutas de senderismo bien señalizadas y pequeños pueblos blancos llenos de encanto. Pasear por sus caminos permite disfrutar de la fauna local, del aire limpio y de vistas panorámicas que sorprenden en cada rincón. Además, la zona está llena de buena gastronomía, con el jamón ibérico como protagonista. Sin duda, un destino perfecto para desconectar y disfrutar de la belleza natural en estado puro.

(Translated by Google) A paradise to enjoy. Nature's gift for the senses and spirit. Getting lost among its riverside forests and ancient chestnut trees in autumn or spring is a delight for the mind. I took a route between Fuenteheridos, Galaroza and Castaño del Robledo, never to be forgotten because of the beauty of the landscape. (Original) Un paraíso para disfrutar. Regalo de la naturaleza para los sentidos y el espíritu. Perderse entre sus bosques de ribera y sus castaños centenarios en otoño o primavera es un deleite para la mente. Hice una ruta entre Fuenteheridos, Galaroza y Castaño del Robledo, para no olvidar nunca por la preciosidad del paisaje.

(Translated by Google) Impressive Sierra full of easy trails to go with children. Near the town of Aracena, grotto of wonders and its visitable castle. I recommend going in autumn when the chestnut and walnut trees bear fruit. (Original) Impresionante Sierra llena de senderos fáciles para ir con niños. Cerca del pueblo de Aracena, gruta de las maravillas y su castillo visitable. Recomiendo ir en otoño cuando dan frutos los castaños y nogales.

This was a fun spot. Not crowded at all and some great history. Wonderful views of the nearby town.

Interesting place! The castle has an audio guide and information stands. Beautiful views open from above over the city and surrounding area.

A small castle/fort with moorish settlement ruins as well as a church. It’s worth the view and seeing the old structures. Tickets for the castle are sold in conjunction with tickets to the caves.

Magnificent view from the top. A well laid out plan, and a commentary in English

Quite a nice place to stop and rest. Pleasant streets that you can just walk along

Dogs are allowed around the outside just not inside. The staff were very nice and helpful!

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 checking tickets!

(Translated by Google) Nice square with an impressive church (Original) Bonita plaza con una impresionante iglesia

(Translated by Google) It is the square that is located under the fortified area, which we reach from here in a five-minute walk. Built during the 16th century, it is dominated by the imposing mass of the church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción and surrounded by beautiful buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries, as well as by the Old Town Hall, built during the 15th century, which houses the Interpretation Center of the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park. The square is beautiful, but quite soulless, and during our visit neither the church nor the interpretation center were open, which further contributed to feeling a certain feeling of abandonment. (Original) Es la plaza que se encuentra bajo el recinto fortificado, que alcanzamos desde aquí en un paseo de cinco minutos. Construida durante el siglo XVI, se encuentra dominada por la imponente mole de la iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción y rodeada de bonitos edificios de los siglos XVI y XVII, además de por el Cabildo Viejo, levantado durante el siglo XV, que alberga el Centro de Interpretación del Parque Natural de la Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche. La plaza es bonita, pero bastante desangelada, además durante nuestra visita no estaban abiertos ni la iglesia ni el centro de interpretación, lo que contribuía aún más a sentir una cierta sensación de abandono.

(Translated by Google) A small square high up in the town before reaching the Castillo d'Aracena. There you will find a fountain and a church to visit. At sunset you can enjoy the tranquility of this magnificent place to be calm. (Original) Une petite place en hauteur de la ville avant d'atteindre le Castillo d'Aracena. Vous y trouverez une fontaine et une église à visiter. Au coucher du soleil vous pourrez profiter de la quiétude de ce lieu magnifique pour être au calme.

(Translated by Google) The Plaza de la Corredera, today Plaza Alta. It was the Plaza Mayor until the 19th century when the center of the population moved to the current Plaza Marques de Aracena. Two emblematic buildings of Aracena appear here: The Cabildo and the Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción. The Cabildo, the former town hall, is a quadrangular building built in the 15th century. The façade is in the Renaissance style and was designed in 1563 by the architect Hernán Ruiz II, a prominent exponent of 16th century architecture and the architect of other works in the municipality, such as the Parish Church and the Church of Our Lady of Hope. by Corterrangel, as well as numerous works in Andalusia. On its frieze, the inscription “VERITAS DE TERRA ORTA EST ET IVTICIA DE CELO PROXPEXIT” (truth was born from the earth and justice contemplated it from heaven) is a clear indicator of the changes in direction in Renaissance thought regarding to medieval Christian ideology. Currently the Cabildo is the administrative headquarters and Interpretation Center of the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park. Your visit is highly recommended to begin immersing yourself in the rich and colorful environmental environment of the region. Just in front of the Cabildo on a lower level and separated by a wall of stones and red brick with a marble fountain built into the center, is the Parish of Aracena, which constitutes one of the most notable examples of Renaissance architecture in the province. . (Original) La Plaza de la Corredera, hoy en día Plaza Alta. Fue la Plaza Mayor hasta que en el siglo XIX el centro de la población se desplaza hasta la actual Plaza Marques de Aracena. Aparecen aquí dos edificios emblemáticos de Aracena: El Cabildo y la Iglesia Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción. El Cabildo, antigua casa consistorial, es un edificio de planta cuadrangular construido en el siglo XV. La portada es de estilo renacentista y fue proyectada en 1563 por el arquitecto Hernán Ruiz II, exponente destacado de la arquitectura del siglo XVI y artífice de otros trabajos en el municipio, como la Iglesia Parroquial y la Iglesia de Ntra. Sra. de la Esperanza de Corterrangel, así como numerosas obras en Andalucía. En su friso, la inscripción “VERITAS DE TERRA ORTA EST ET IVTICIA DE CELO PROXPEXIT” ( la verdad ha nacido de la tierra y la justicia la contempló desde el cielo) es un claro indicador de los cambios de rumbo en el pensamiento renacentista con respecto a la ideología cristiana medieval. Actualmente el Cabildo es la sede administrativa y Centro de Interpretación del Parque Natural Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche. Su visita es muy recomendable para comenzar a sumergirse en el rico y colorista entorno medioambiental de la comarca. Justo frente al Cabildo en un nivel inferior y separado por un muro de piedras y ladridillo rojo con una fuente de mármol empotrada en el centro, se encuentra la Parroquia de Aracena, que constituye uno de los ejemplos más notables de la arquitectura renacentista de la provincia.

(Translated by Google) Siesta is great but not for tourists. (Original) A Siesta é ótimo mas não para os turistas.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Muy bonito

(Translated by Google) One of my favorite squares in Aracena, with the Church and the old Cabildo. (Original) Una de mis plazas favoritas de Aracena, con la Iglesia y el antiguo Cabildo.

A wonderful kindness staff service. The food and drinks were so tasty and yummy . I’d really love to recommend this restaurant to get a lovely experience.

In terms of service is very very poor, no menu for children, what you ask is a far cry from what you get, and this is the tip of the iceberg. The food is super over-price and the quality very very low ( no joke, go ther to see ). The single and i Will say again, single, thing very good was the WC..

Uy qué sitio. Best ibérico jam. The ambiance, location and food are first class. The next good thing is the service. Wonderful people serving you

Traditional food with quality products. The restaurant is overpriced in the area but the service and quality deserves it. Try they tomato salad, migas or scrambled eggs with ibérico! An advice, do not order fish, is not bad, but it is not the place. The location is perfect

Very good food, servers super nice i fully recommend it if you are in the area

Very nice location, the service Top! The food is great and very delicious.

Food was good enough but service was unpleasant. Seems to be a 50/50 chance in this region to have a waiter who is just annoyed to be serving you and cant do the bare minimum pleasantries, this is one of those.

I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. The food was delicious; we ordered the San Jacobo, perfectly crispy and top-quality meat, and the octopus, which was extremely tender and absolutely exquisite. The service was excellent, we wandered in quite late on a Saturday evening and they made us feel welcome. Super professional, friendly and attentive staff - special mention to Paco and Juan Carlos. Great atmosphere and very decent prices - worth every penny! You must visit if you are in Aracena but it’s worth driving to from anywhere in the Sierra!

Highly recommend the food and the place. The service is a bit too slow, not sure if it’s because it was Valentines Day. We had to wait for food quite a lot but didn’t bother us too much because we were on holidays. All the dishes we have ordered were really good. Jamon was amazing! Vegetarian musaka was really good - if you like vegetables, cheese and sauces; that’s your choice.

Michelin 2017, 2019 & 2023, but very humble & fruendly. The food was exceptional & surprising.

Our go to place each time we go to Arecena. Food and atmosphere are very good and the staff if great. Explore the menu.

I had dinner at Rste Montecruz in July 2019. Tried 3 of their tapas and had dessert. Staff spoke basic english and were very friendly. It´s easy to find as its on the main road with some street parking in front of the restaurant. I´d highly recommend this place for their excellent quality of food. Particularly notable was the salmorejo, iberian ham (produced by them) and the presa iberica (pork dish) Fabulous

If you want to get stab like jesus crist in the cross this is the place, they gave us mediocre spanish ham as a 100% iberic, the food in general is good but you will get over charged we pay 90€ for light dinner for 2 people, you have been warned

Fantastic food! Try the most awarded dishes! They are a festival of taste and quality. Skip the main touristic street and try this amazing place a few meters away from the Grotto of Wonders!

Beautiful food and really friendly staff.

This restaurant knows the rule that many other restaurants have forgotten. Good quality ingredients, good quantity, good customer service and reasonable prices. Everything we ate was made with attention to quality ingredients and perfectly cooked. We recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to enjoy a meal. Superb! We are coming back!!

One of the best meals in Spain! The Iberian pork ribs are a must, the omelette with mushroom & jamon Iberico is stupendous, in fact every course is special. Can’t wait to return.

Wow. Amazing seasonal food, brilliantly cooked. Great service and menu advice.

It is magnificent. Excellent service... though not in English. The food is very tasty, table service, very clean and beautiful inner design. Highly recommended to visit.

Sunday lunch. Great salad, lovely palleta de Iberico, fabulous ribs and great service.

Visited with 3 friends and could not have been happier with the experience. We shared numerous dishes including bull tail - a new dish for me which was delicious. Staff were very friendly and attentive! Would definitely recommend

Had a fantastic meal here. The Taco de Presa Trinchado con Crema de Jamón and Carpaccio de Solomillo Ibérico were absolutely delicious – full of flavour and cooked perfectly. The service was excellent; the staff were very friendly, helpful, and spoke good English, which made things easier. Overall, a great experience – 5 stars and highly recommended!

Visited with my partner for a birthday meal, we both had the tasting menu for lunch and we thoroughly enjoyed! The food was fresh and local, with perfectly sized portions. A highlight for me was the cold almond soup with scallop, yum! The service was fantastic and professional, even with our lack of Spanish language ability. Highly recommend for a tasty and well priced lunch, we will be back!

We came here because of the good review and we were not disappointed 😊 The food was great, big portions (a bit pricey but worth it) and the service was amazing. We were lucky to have Ermes serving our table! He was the nicest, most professional person and with the best English we've met in Andalusia so far 🙏 He recommended to us what to take, how big the portions are and what to drink. You will be lucky to have him at your table, and if I was the manager of this place I would give him a raise 😁 We definitely recommend this restaurant! 👌

Great experience overall. Fast service, delicious food and the jamón was really really good. The waiters are really friendly.

Everything was just great. The food was excellent, the service was great, and the waiters were very nice too. The whole town is very nice.

Enough available tables but did not seat me, even though i was alone. No english. I don't understand" probably means "speak more spanish" in spanish.

Friendly staff and the food is amazing. Everything we ordered was delicious.

Avocados prawn is the highlight! Super nice food in Acracena

Sometimes you come across a gem, this is one of them. Everything we had was excellent. The service great and the owner was helpful and professional. We will return, that is for sure.

The place truly offers authentic food with high quality. It is not too cheap compared to other places I visited but not expensive at all! Affordable with good proportion. Very clean environment and toilets. Timely service and friendly staff. We ordered several dishes and the only one that I probably would pass next time is the croquetas. My spanish friends loved it but I had better ones before (I am picky with this specific dish haha). Definitely try it before you visit. Make sure you reserve a table though. This place is popular and many tables are reserved by 1 pm and it is super crowded around 3 pm.

The restaurant was warm and cosy for a rainy day. The carrillada was very tasty however we were disappointed that all dishes were served with fries. Some vegetables or a side salad would have been a nicer touch.

Delicious food, we had a large bowl delivered to our table for sharing. It was rice with mushrooms and meat and soup broth. Absolutely fantastic on a cold day. I’m not sure what it was called. The avalado salad was also amazing as well as the presa (meat) and the croquetas. Great place to go with a family.

Great food and friendly staff - avocado salad is A1 as is the fresh boletus mushrooms with jamon and the rabo de toro. There's plenty of outside space with a view of the castle and in a quiet location. No problem with social distancing.

Delicious! Friendly staff too. Recommend the jamón and the brocheta special if available