Walking Around Aracena
Aracena is such a beautiful town in Southern Spain, quite near to Seville.
Seville is lovely too: but a large city, with the hustle and bustle which that involves.
Yes, Aracena is quiet, attractive, friendly and a welcome oasis from its busy neighbour.
In short, it is lovely to walk slowly up and down it’s typically Mediterranean streets. These were almost deserted when visiting in June. They get busier when the Spanish come to visit in their holidays, in July and August.
The weather in early June was a very pleasant 28 degrees Celsius (around 80 Fahrenheit) – a delightful temperature to wander slowly around the town.
Cobbled streets wind around past colourful window boxes, well tended. The whole town is clean and tidy. There are few cats or dogs visible, and no teens hanging around on corners.
It feels a very safe town. 
The central square is similarly clean and tidy and wonderfully attractive. The evening time sees many town residents meeting here. This picture was taken at mid-day when it is quiet.
Nearby, there are many pleasant walks along the old mule trails which link Aracena to other nearby villages.
The cuisine of Aracena is often based around ham – the local speciality, fed up with the many acorn which adorn the fields. This is plentiful – and might be accompanied by vegetables including asparagus and mushrooms.
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