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Cazalla de la Sierra
Palacio de San Benito is situated in the beautiful village of Cazalla de la Sierra, within the northern mountain range of the Province of Seville - Well known as "Sierra Norte" - only 75Km away from the Andalusian capital. This village is located at 593 meters above sea level. It has an extension of 353.2 km2 and a population of 5,263 inhabitants.

Its principal activities of production are breeding farms, pork & wool, manufacturing of cork, the Anis liqueur and Rural Tourism.

Spread throughout its municipal quarters of natural enchantment are, its outstanding Roibera del Hueznar, where there are reserves for trout fishing, the Pantano de Pintado, the rio Viar or la Ribera del Benalijar. Also count on many reserves for sport and big game hunting.
 

Cazalla de la Sierra has always been a first order urban center. The nearby caves of Santiago are witness to its Neolithic period, followed by Roman Calletum over a Cartagenese fortification and the Muslim Cazala. It was conquered by the Christians in 1247, reaching its splendor in the 16th and 17th centuries, when cereal, wines and liqueur multiplied its importance and population. In the year 1730, Felipe V passed two Summer months in the Villa.

It is a location packed with historic traces of its splendor and domain. The location gives name to a famous liqueur from the XVII century.

More information for Cazalla de la Sierra can be found in the portal of the Sierra Norte El Portal de la Sierra Norte.
 
Meetings and Events
Apart from our sublime venue and the best facilities, you will have our professional staff at your disposal to make your meeting, incentive trip, celebration or any other event an unforgettable success.
Different meeting rooms, WiFi internet connection, projector and screen, F&B, activities. Please contact us for a tailor made solution.

Hiking
The natural surroundings of Cazalla offer the best scene for any outdoor activity, where you will have the chance of discovering the virgin nature of the Sevillian North Mountain range. We organize hiking excursions to the impressive landscapes of "Sierra Morena", offering you the enjoyment of special places such as the shores of the Huéznar river, nestled between leafy cracked vegetation and castcating waterfalls, or the stony beauty of the Hill "Cerro del Hierro". Another ones interesting routes are :

  • El Camino viejo
  • Las laderas
  • El Camino del Monte
  • El camino de la estación
  • El camino de las Colonias
  • Molino del Corcho
  • Dehesa del campo
  • El Obispo
  • El inquisidor
Bicycle routes
For the more adventerous
Carriage horse rides
Within our offer of activities in San Benito, the one related to the horse occupies the spotlight. And what better way to get feel for the surroundings of Cazalla de la Sierra than to enjoy a stroll in a magnificent Carriage of Horses, harnessed to our most traditional way. You will experience the enjoyment of one of the most exclusive traditions of Andalusia.


Know more about Cazalla de la Sierra in El Portal de la Sierra Norte.


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