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Gruta de las Maravillas – Aracena in Spain 01📷 Phillip Capper, CC BY 2.0

Gruta de las Maravillas

Aracena, Spain

Nature

A show cave beneath the castle hill of Aracena, with underground lakes and delicate formations, visited on guided tours. Aracena is also the place to buy the Iberian ham of the surrounding sierra.

Nearest town
Aracena, Spain
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
37.8929, -6.5624

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Huelva: Aracena, Riotinto and Doñana

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Campsites nearby

  • El MadroñalCampsite
    10 km from Gruta de las Maravillas
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Area Autocaravanas Higuera de la SierraMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Gruta de las Maravillas · 11 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalFree
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Cumbres Mayores area de AutocaravanasMotorhome stopover
    20 km from Gruta de las Maravillas · 5 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Área de Autocaravanas MunicipalMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Gruta de las Maravillas
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Nerva Area de AutocaravanasMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Gruta de las Maravillas
    MotorhomesWaste disposalFree
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Ribera del ChanzaCampsite
    23 km from Gruta de las Maravillas
    Dogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Gruta de las Maravillas?

Gruta de las Maravillas is in Aracena, Spain, at GPS 37.8929, -6.5624. It is about 76 km from Seville.

Can you camp near Gruta de las Maravillas?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is El Madroñal, about 10 km away; within 25 km there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Gruta de las Maravillas?

Gruta de las Maravillas is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Huelva: Aracena, Riotinto and Doñana.

What is there to see near Gruta de las Maravillas?

Places worth a stop nearby: Riotinto Mining Park (22 km), Real Alcázar of Seville (76 km), Plaza de España, Seville (77 km) and Monastery of La Rábida (82 km).

When is the best time to visit Gruta de las Maravillas?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)