Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park

The protected area spans 186,827 hectares of mountain ranges with oak forests, valleys, and streams across 28 municipalities in northern Huelva province.

The Spanish government designated this mountainous region as a natural park in July 1989, integrating it into the Natura 2000 European network of protected areas.

Local communities in villages like Almonaster la Real and Jabugo maintain traditional practices, including the production of certified Iberian ham from black pigs.

The park features multiple visitor centers providing maps and information, with marked trails connecting different areas through Mediterranean forest landscapes.

The park contains Europe's largest nesting colony of black vultures, located in Serra Pelada and Rivera del Aserrador natural reserves.

Location: Province of Huelva

Inception: 1989

Part of: Natura 2000, Natura 2000 in Spain

Website: http://juntadeandalucia.es/medioambiente/servtc5/ventana/mostrarFicha.do?idEspacio=7420

GPS coordinates: 37.95972,-6.58528

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:21