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What is the climate in Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche?

The climate in this territory is continental Mediterranean, which, being in a mountainous area, offers favorable variants, such as lower temperatures than in coastal areas, particularly in the area between Aracena and Cortegana, whose mountains exert a barrier effect against the warm and humid winds that penetrate from the Atlantic Ocean. This allows this region to have pleasant summers and winters where the thermometer does not drop below zero degrees Celsius.

There are two main climatic zones: the central zone, where there is more rainfall and higher humidity and lower temperatures, because it also has a higher altitude, and the peripheral zone, with higher temperatures and less abundant rainfall, combined with a gentler relief.

These precipitations are concentrated in autumn, winter and part of spring. In summer it is practically non-existent. Summer temperatures range from an average of 28º in the central zone to 32º in the periphery, while in winter they average between 8º and 13º.

In summer, autumn and winter, it is easy to find fog banks at dawn.

How to get there?

The airports of Seville and Faro are the closest to this Natural Park. The train is also an advisable way to travel. The AVE high speed train reaches Seville. From there, transportation to any of the towns in this region can be done by public transport (bus or cab) or private transport either with own or rented vehicle (there are multiple options for car rental both in Seville and in the area, with the possibility of picking it up at the airport in Seville).

By car, it is possible to reach the Natural Park Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche through the National 433, which crosses this territory from east to west, or through the National 435, which runs from north to south.

Where can I stay?

This territory has a wide variety of accommodations, ranging from a rural house, either in the countryside or in one of the typical mountain villages, to 4-star hotels, through higher category rural houses, tourist apartments, resorts, hostels and two and three-star hotels.

This destination is characterized by its comfortable and sustainable accommodations, with a close and personalized treatment to the client.

Tourist information points:

Throughout the length and breadth of the territory of this protected natural area, the traveler finds different points where you can consult and expand information that will enrich your visit. The recommendation is that the trip begins at the Interpretation Center of the Natural Park, the Cabildo Viejo, located in Aracena. This first appointment is a must to learn about the main natural resources of the region, as well as its different figures of protection.

In the Tourist Office of Aracena you will find more information on tourist resources throughout the region, as also occurs in the tourist information offices of Jabugo, Alájar Almonaster, Cortegana and Aroche. All of them are staffed by specialized and multilingual personnel.