With a total surface area of 209,920ha and covering almost a fifth of Jaen province, this is Spain's largest protected area and one its most extensive forested zones. Located in eastern Jaen province, it connects the Sierra Morena and the Subbética mountain ranges. The highest peak in this immense park is Pico Empanada at 2,107m and the entire park is higher than 600m.
We do not know when the first settlement in what is now the town of Benatae existed although it must not be ruled out that there was already a settlement from going all the way back to the Stone Age. The Cueva del Águila, in the Cortijo de los Lagartos, could be this initial type of occupation since some microliths such as small pieces of flint that are frequent in the Mesolithic stage have been documented in the area.
Cabalgata Reyes Magos
Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January.
San Antón
San Antón is celebrated on the 17th January.
La Candelaria
La Candelaria is celebrated on the 2nd February.
Semana Santa
Holy Week processions, dates can vary.
San Marcos
San Marcos is celebrated on the 25th April.
The tourist office of Benatae is located in the Town Hall.
Calle Santo Reino, 2
Benatae
23390
Monday-Friday, 09:00-14:00hrs.
There are bus services from Benatae to Granada, Siles and Jaén using the bus company, Alsa. More>
The bus station in Benatae is in Calle Nueva.
If you are considering visiting this town you will be interested to check the latest weather forecast for the next few days from the table below.
This weather forecast is provided by AEMET (Spanish State Meteorological Agency). Note the wind directions in the table below are O (Oeste) West, N (norte) North, S (sur) South, E (este) East and their combinations.
Benatae is one of the towns within the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Natural Park. It is an ideal destination for those looking to get away from the stress and noise of the cities to enjoy rural tourism. It has about 500 inhabitants.