In a wild Iberian pig-infested oak forest, this ranch offers a chance to see Spain's most prized products priming themselves for your palate. The rooms and small stone houses are impeccably decorated in heavy slabs of beautifully finished wood, and the bathrooms have unusual ceramic-and-copper washbasins. Communal areas combine warm tones with whites, ochers, and terra-cottas. The staff can organize tours of the Sierra de Aracena, equestrian outings, and visits to nearby Jabugo, famed for its jamón ibérico de bellota (acorn-fed Ibérico ham). Pros: Rustic chic, semi-wild Ibérico pig sightings. Cons: Far from nearest village, no restaurant.
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