Almadén De La Plata

Almadén de la Plata lies between the Viar and Cala rivers, in the heart of the Parque Natural de la Sierra Morena sevillana. The landscape is characterised by dehesa woodland and typical Mediterranean scrubland. An extensive network of municipal routes connects trails with viewpoints and is suitable for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. This offers various ways to explore the surroundings, from routes through the landscape to a marked stage of a pilgrimage route.

Trails and viewpoints

One trail starts in Almadén de la Plata, leads to the Arroyo de la Calzadilla, and continues to a gorge with a waterfall and small cascades. The stream and cascades are the stated destination of the route. There is a rest area at a viewpoint; the ascent can also be made by vehicle.

Stage 4 of the Camino de Santiago runs from Almadén de la Plata to Monesterio and is 34.5 kilometres long. The marked route passes through Almadén to the Plaza de Toros and continues towards Cerro de los Covachos and El Real de la Jara. Alongside the municipal routes, this gives you the option of a pilgrimage route with a clearly specified distance. The Observatorio Astronómico is also located at the Mirador de La Traviesa. It belongs to the municipality and is open to the public.

Nature and seasonal visits

Guided visits to observe the deer rut are offered in Parque Natural El Berrocal from mid-September to the end of October. They usually take place early in the morning and last between two and a half and three hours. If you plan to join this observation, you can take the timing into account when planning your day.

The Berrocal de Almadén de La Plata is a geosite of this type of landscape in the Geopark Sierra Norte de Sevilla. The El Berrocal estate is about four kilometres from Almadén de la Plata and includes the Cortijo El Berrocal visitor centre. These details add a geological site and a visitor centre as specific points of interest to the area's nature attractions.

Archaeology and architectural history

Archaeological evidence spans different periods and forms. At one site, 182 locations featuring rock art were discovered along a stretch of 520 metres. A Roman marble quarry dating to the 1st century AD was fully excavated and converted into a museum for public display.

Remains from the Neolithic, Chalcolithic, and late Roman imperial periods were found at an archaeological site. Another site includes a Bronze Age cist tomb necropolis and a settlement from the first half of the 2nd millennium BC; it has been converted into a museum and designated as Spanish historical heritage.

The architectural history also spans several centuries. One building dates from the late 16th or early 17th century and combines Renaissance architecture with Baroque decoration. Another building was constructed as the Hospital de los Ángeles in the 15th century, converted into an ermita in the 17th century, and given a Neo-Mudéjar-style tower in 1905. A building was recognised as a Bien de Interés Cultural by the cultural authorities of the Junta de Andalucía on 26 November 2007.

Event and time to visit

An event dedicated to Iberian pork takes place from Friday to Sunday in the third week of March. The programme includes exhibitions of local products and crafts, historical photo exhibitions, visits to the main sights, and tastings of a Moliner-style breakfast and ham. Exact dates may vary from year to year, so check the dates for your planned visit.

The pilgrimage route, landscape, and archaeological sites offer further points of interest to help you plan your stay.

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