The mosque on the hill is the reason most people come, and it can be seen in under an hour — but the walk up and the views justify arriving without hurrying. The village itself is compact and pleasant to wander: a cluster of whitewashed houses, a central plaza, and several walking routes that head into the surrounding sierra. The area is known for its ancient oak and cork forests, which shelter Iberian lynx and black storks.
Hikers use Almonaster as a base for the Sierra de Aracena. Waymarked trails connect the village to nearby towns, including a well-used route to Aracena. The countryside is quiet and the paths are well maintained.