The best MTB trails around Cabeza La Vaca

Arroyomolinos de León is a town nestled in the Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche Natural Park with just under 1,000 inhabitants. In its municipal term is Mount Bonales, which with 1055 meters above sea level is the highest prominence in the province of Huelva.

The Cañaveral de León lagoon is a pool that collects groundwater from the Fuente Redonda spring and serves to irrigate the crops in the area. For a few years it has also been conditioned to be the municipal swimming pool of this town. In summer a treatment plant is started up to offer a pleasant bath on the hottest days.

A little away from the urban center of Hinojales and in the middle of the olive grove is the small hermitage of Nuestra Señora de Tórtola. Although the original building is much older, the one that can be seen today is from the 18th century. The interior houses an early Christian tombstone from the year 568 AD. C., in addition to the sculpture of the virgin from which the hermitage takes its name. It was declared an asset of cultural interest by the Junta de Andalucía.

Hinojales is a municipality in Huelva that has just over 330 inhabitants. Its economy is based mainly on agriculture and livestock, so the gastronomy in this area is worth a stop. Its municipal area is very close to the border with Extremadura.

Nice area of passage next to the small pond known as La Pantaneta. We will find information panels in the place while we ride along the picturesque path that surrounds it.

We are in the beautiful natural environment that surrounds the Monastery of Tentudía, where the beautiful Mudejar cloister stands out especially. The views from the top of Alto de Tentudía are impressive, offering a panoramic view of the region and its landscapes of meadows and mountains typical of the south of Badajoz. According to legend, in the 13th century during a battle against the Arabs, the master of the Order of Santiago, Pelay Pérez Correa, cried out to the Virgin shouting: "Holy Mary, stop your day" when he saw that night was approaching and the victory was not assured. It is said that the sun stopped on the horizon allowing the Christian troops to win. As thanks, the master ordered the construction of a temple dedicated to Santa María de Tentudía. At the end of the visit we can go to the bar where we can eat or drink while enjoying the scenery.

Near the Puerto de la Media Legua located at 912 meters above sea level, we find the picturesque and traditional path of Valdezurrones. An ideal space for lovers of mountain biking, gravel or hiking.

The Cañaveral de León lagoon is the most valuable jewel of the Sierra de Aracena. It is a pool formed by the accumulation of natural water that is channeled from the spring of the round fountain.