Tourism and leisure
The surroundings
Nature, culture and gastronomy close at hand: your perfect base to explore the Sierra de Cazorla and the Upper Guadalquivir.
Activities
Must-sees near the house
Hiking on waymarked trails, river swims, kayaking, canyoning, birdwatching and clear night skies for stargazing.
Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park
Spain's largest protected area and a Biosphere Reserve, where the Guadalquivir is born. Forests of centuries-old pines, cliffs, waterfalls and remarkable wildlife: golden eagles, deer, wild goats and griffon vultures.
Úbeda and Baeza, Renaissance gems
Less than an hour away, two World Heritage cities with golden-stone palaces, monumental squares and endless olive groves. An essential trip for lovers of history.
Villanueva del Arzobispo
7.6 km from the house, this white mountain village keeps the soul of the region: steep streets, quiet squares and the unhurried pace of mountain life. Here you'll find shops, bars and services.
Food that tastes of olive oil
Land of extra-virgin olive oil, lomo de orza and toast drizzled with Jaén's liquid gold. Also try the Segura lamb, migas and mountain sweets at the local inns.
Hiking
Trails that tell stories
From family riverside strolls to high-level challenges for the more adventurous. Pick your pace and let the mountains guide you.
Borosa River Trail
Wooden walkways over turquoise waters, tunnels carved into the rock and, at the end, the Valdeazores Lagoon: a perfect mirror reflecting the sky.
Ascent of Gilillo
For lovers of views: blue summits as far as the eye can see and the spectacle of griffon vultures gliding below your feet.
Cerrada de Elías
In the Sierra de Las Villas, the great unknown and perhaps the most authentic: deep gorges where the echo repeats your steps and forests that hide thousand-year-old yews.
200 m from the Tranco tunnel
Charco del Aceite
Hidden among mountains and pine woods, very close to the heart of the Guadalquivir, lies a corner that seems straight out of a fairy tale: a pool of calm, crystal-clear water that invites you for a refreshing dip in summer and, any time of year, to surrender to the peace of the setting.
Stone tables, wooden benches in the shade and a snack bar to recharge, surrounded by rocky pine-covered slopes that seem to fall from above to embrace the river. In its clear waters live common trout, barbel, silver bogas and, with patience, the odd otter.
- Catch-and-release fishing reserve 300 m from the Puente de los Agustines.
- Riverside trails among oleanders, willows and ash trees.
- Access via the A-6202, signposted turn-off at Km 18.
Partners
Active tourism and local flavour
Local companies we work with to make your getaway perfect: adventure, cycling, good food and produce of the land.
Rafting Las Villas
Family adventure by the river
500 m from the Charco del Aceite. Nature rafting with interpretive stops, paddle surf on calm waters and a beginner-friendly via ferrata. It has its own restaurant and rest area to enjoy a full day out.
raftinglasvillas.com ↗
Olmedo Bike Tour
Pedal the wild heart of the mountains
A pioneer company in Villanueva del Arzobispo for e-bike and traditional bike hire, guided routes with experts who know every corner, its own shop and workshop and a video-surveilled private car park for your vehicle.
olmedobiketour.com ↗
Venta del Pino
Charcuterie bar-restaurant and home cooking
Specialist in mountain cured meats and home-cooked meals a stone's throw from the house. The ideal spot to refuel after a route without giving up the flavour of tradition.
Carnicería Pedro Campos
Artisan meats and cured meats
A family business with several generations of history. Superior-quality meats and homemade cured meats made with fresh, natural ingredients, the result of the region's butchering know-how.
Paraíso de Bardazoso
Nature, flavour and hospitality
Early-harvest extra-virgin olive oil, a gourmet pantry with the best produce of Jaén and hiking routes to spots such as Charco Azul, Puente Toba and Charco Verde, with paired tastings. Accredited by the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism.
paraisodebardazoso.com ↗Multimedia
Experience the essence of the mountains before you arrive
Through our videos and resources you can wander dreamlike forests, crystal-clear waterfalls and villages with soul before setting foot in the mountains. Watch eagles soaring over the peaks, wild goats leaping among the rocks and the Guadalquivir flowing calmly.
Each piece is a window onto the biodiversity of this natural paradise and a tool to plan your adventure: which routes to take, which places to visit and which activities you can't miss. The Sierra de Cazorla awaits… and now you can discover it from wherever you are.
Active tourism in the mountains
The mountains are waiting for you
Trails, river and stars a step from your accommodation. Check availability and come and discover it.
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