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  • Renaissance Úbeda

    Plaza Vázquez de Molina and the Sacra Capilla del Salvador, Vandelvira's masterpiece.

    CultureHalf day
  • A walk through Baeza

    Plaza del Pópulo, the cathedral and Jabalquinto palace, all within walking distance.

    CultureHalf day
  • Jaén Cathedral

    Vandelvira's great Renaissance cathedral, home of the Holy Face relic.

    Culture2 hours
  • Iberian Museum

    The Cerrillo Blanco sculptures and the art of the Iberian peoples.

    Culture2 hours
  • Santa Catalina Castle

    The fortress above Jaén, with the cross and the best views of the city.

    CastlesSunset
  • Burgalimar Castle

    An almost intact 10th-century caliphal fortress in Baños de la Encina.

    Castles2 hours
  • Fortaleza de la Mota

    A walled hilltop citadel in Alcalá la Real, once on the Nasrid frontier.

    CastlesHalf day
  • Río Borosa trail

    Waterfalls, walkways and the Cerrada de Elías: the park's best-known trail.

    NatureFull day
  • Source of the Guadalquivir

    Where Andalusia's great river begins, deep in the Sierra de Cazorla.

    NatureHalf day
  • Iberian lynx in Andújar

    Guided wildlife watching in the Sierra de Andújar.

    NatureWildlife
  • Despeñaperros

    The gorge that opens the way into Andalusia, with viewpoints and trails.

    NatureHalf day
  • Cazorla

    La Yedra castle, the ruins of Santa María and the Corredera square.

    VillagesHalf day
  • Segura de la Sierra

    A village perched below its castle, with Arab baths and endless views.

    VillagesHalf day
  • Hornos

    A balcony over the Tranco reservoir, with a planetarium and castle.

    Villages2 hours
  • Visit an olive mill

    An extra virgin olive oil tasting and a walk through the grove.

    Food2 hours
  • Tapas in Jaén

    Every drink comes with a tapa: pipirrana, flamenquines, snails and more.

    FoodEvening

One-day routes

Úbeda and Baeza

  1. Morning in Baeza: Plaza del Pópulo, cathedral and Jabalquinto.
  2. Lunch in Úbeda.
  3. Afternoon at Plaza Vázquez de Molina and El Salvador.
  4. Sunset at the Redonda de Miradores viewpoint.

Jaén city

  1. Santa Catalina castle first thing.
  2. Cathedral and Arab baths.
  3. Iberian Museum.
  4. Tapas around Calle Cerón and the centre.

Sierra de Cazorla

  1. Río Borosa trail from the fish farm.
  2. Lunch in Arroyo Frío or Coto Ríos.
  3. Sunset in Cazorla and La Yedra castle.

A three-day route

  1. Day 1 · JaénCastle, cathedral, Arab baths, Iberian Museum and tapas.
  2. Day 2 · Baeza and ÚbedaThe two Renaissance towns and an olive mill on the way.
  3. Day 3 · CazorlaCazorla village, La Iruela and a short walk in the nature park.

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