Los Cerrillares is located in the nature conservation area Sierra Norte de Sevilla, between Andalucía´s capital, Sevilla, and the Moorish city of Cordoba. These cities, and Andalucía generally, are famous for their cultural richness and many historical sights. However, Andalucía boasts another important, but as yet largely undiscovered, attraction: the intense natural beauty of the land, the diversity of its flora and fauna and the potential it holds for an endless variety of outdoor pursuits or simply for communing with nature in a beautiful, tranquil and completely relaxing environment.     

Sierra Norte de Sevilla is a stunning highland covered with forests of cork-oak trees, century-old olive plantations and grazing land, and is home to the famous black Iberian pig. Finca Los Cerrillares covers 8 km² of this area. To the north the estate is bordered by the large water reservoir El Aguila, to the east by the river Retortillo, and to the south and west by traditional agricultural farms and ranches.

Los Cerrillares is part working farm, with managed herds of sheep, game deer and Iberian black boar, 200 bee hives, and a stable of pure-bred Arabian and Andalucian horses as well as wild-born horses from the Coto Doñana. Most of the estate, however, is comprised of unspoilt valleys and ravines with hidden paths that allow the wanderer, whether on foot or horseback, to view the wildlife in its natural habitat. The estate is enclosed by 18 km-long game fences, ensuring privacy and safety, that encompass 50 hectares of ancient olive plantations, 40 hectares of reforestation area and 180 hectares of grazing land hidden in the cork and stone oak forests. The estate boasts 25 kms of cycling tours for all levels, approximately 180-km foot and bridle paths, and the nearest neighbour is 5 kms away. Amble in total tranquility amongst the brilliantly coloured wildflowers, stumble upon the occasional red deer or wild boar, spot more than 200 species of different birdlife, or make your way to your favourite  secluded viewpoint – perhaps overlooking the lake and rolling hills – and spend a couple of hours simply soaking in the wonderful colours, sounds and smells of the surroundings.

Los Cerrillares takes its name from the word cerril, which means "hilly" and in winter and spring tiny little rivers appear in the hollow of the valley, often creating water reservoirs. These are the places to spot deer, wild boar and other native fauna. In spring and summer the bushes and wildflowers are used by the farm bees to produce the very special mil flor (thousand blossom) honey.

The estate is situated 300 m above sea level. The climate is subtropical and in summer there is a max. temperature of 32º C - 40º C. In winter there may be hours of frost at night. From March to June and September to October you will usually awake in the morning to a clear blue sky and enjoy warm sunshine throughout the day. The temperatures are pleasant and all you need in summer is a t-shirt, shorts and sports gear. In the winter months it is a good idea to bring warm jumpers as there might be the occasional rainy day, providing the perfect excuse to curl up in front of the huge log fire, reading or chatting with other guests in the main house.

Most of the land in this region is owned by other private estates and is generally inaccessible to tourists and holidaymakers. So however you choose to spend you time at Los Cerrillares, the estate offers a genuinely unique opportunity to experience Andalucía´s natural treasures.