Villanueva del Rio y Minas self catering holidays, Andulusia A superb village to relax and explore the surrounding area in the Sierra Morena
Villanueva del Rio y Minas is located 51 km outside of the city of Seville on the foothills of Sierra Morena in Andalusia, southern Spain and has been attracting tourists for generations. A fantastic destination for anytime of year but especially during spring and autumn where the temerature is more comfortale and less humidity.
A charming and traditional town, Villanueva del Rio y Minas retains its rich culture and history as can be seen in many of it's old remarkable buildings, churches and monuments. Being surrounded by nature there is a fantastic array of outdoor sports and activities to pursue like climbing or canoeing.
Close by Villanueva del Rio y Minas is the Mulva-Munigua Archaeological Site, an impressive city of roman ruins dating back to the 4th century. It is also listed as a Site of Cultural Interest.
| At a glance... | |
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| Restaurants | 10+ |
| Roman ruins | ✔ |
| Hiking & biking | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Distance to beach | Huelva (136 km) |
| Nearest airport | Seville (51 km) |
| Nearest train station | Villanueva del Rio y minas |
Featured self catering holiday rentals in Villanueva del Rio y Minas
The accommodation in and around Villanueva del Rio y Minas is of a very high standard. There is a wide choice of self catering holiday rentals including family villas and apartments to rent either in town or set back amongst stunning countryside. Many holiday rentals are within walking distance to the centre, where there is a selection of bars, restaurants and shops.
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Things to see & do
Villanueva del Rio y Minas and the surrounding area is full of interesting towns, historic cities and countryside to explore.
| A few suggestions.... | |
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| Mulva Munigua archeological site | ✔ |
| Whitewater canoeing down the River Hueznar | ✔ |
| Arenales del Parroso Nature Reserve | ✔ |
| Celebrate Saint Barbara's Day on the 4th December | ✔ |
| Day trip to see Seville | ✔ |
| Enjoy shopping local markets | ✔ |
Our view on self catering holidays in Villanueva del Rio y Minas
We think Villanueva del Rio y Minas is a truly stunning and interesting destination for a family holiday or romantic escape. With the spectacluar backdrop of the Sierrra Morena, beautiful vistas are everywhere of the lush and dramatic landscape. There is something for everyone with interesting places to visit and fabulous local wines and cuisine to sample. With excellent restaurants and traditional taverns it's difficult not to have a great time. Whilst on your holidays in Villanueva del Rio y Minas, you may want to visit some of the other nearby cities such as Seville, Granada and Cordoba.
