Santiago-Pontones is made up of two population centres that were once independent towns; Santiago de la Espada and Pontones. Both are situated within the Sierra de Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas Natural Park, a fact that explains the interest that this municipality holds for those who enjoy rural tourism. It has about 2800 inhabitants.
Villarrodrigo is home to the well-known bullfighting cattle ranch of Samuel Flores. Furthermore, in the area of Las Higuericas, rock inscriptions have been found that have been identified with a Roman necropolis. It has about 400 inhabitants.
Arroyo del Ojanco belonged to the municipality of Beas de Segura until 2001 when the segregationist movements that began in 1950 bore fruit. It is situated within the Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Natural Park in mountainous terrain bathed by the Guadalmena and Guadalimar rivers, and the stream that gives it its name. It has about 2500 inhabitants.
Beas de Segura is situated within the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Natural Park, designated a biosphere reserve by UNESCO. The name comes from the Latin term “Veha”, which means path or way. It was given this name due to the settlement being at the crossroads of three Roman roads that went to the mountains, the east and the county. It has about 5500 inhabitants.
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.
Génave is host to some beautiful views, especially from the Zarracotín watchtower. The town is a pioneer in Spain in the production of organic olive oil, known by the “Oro de Génave” brand. In addition, its extra virgin olive oil has the Sierra de Segura denomination of origin. It has about 600 inhabitants.
La Puerta de Segura is a natural entrance to the Sierra de Segura, along the Guadalimar River, with a promenade and a unique river beach. It has about 2300 inhabitants.
The Higuera de Calatrava tourist office is located in
Ayuntamiento de Higuera de Calatrava
Plaza Ayuntamiento, 2
Higuera de Calatrava
23611
Jaén
Tel: 953 52 91 07
Higuera de Calatrava Festivals
History of Higuera de Calatrava
The Fuerte del Rey tourist office is located in Plaza de la Constitución
Fuerte del Rey Festivals
From Prehistory and Ancient History, Fuerte del Rey has one of the best studied archaeological sites in Spain, Las Atalayuelas, which dates from the second millennium BC. Abandoned for a time, it was repopulated in the first millennium BC, until the Iberian period, when a fortress was built.
The Santiago de Calatrava tourist office is located in Plaza Constitución
Santiago de Calatrava Festivals
History of Santiago de Calatrava
The Mengíbar tourist office is located in Plaza de la Constitución
Mengíbar Festivals
History of Mengíbar