Ubeda (pronounced OO-bay-da), with its wealth of Renaissance palaces and churches, has much in common with its counterpart Baeza. The outstanding feature is the monumental square, the Plaza de Vázquez de Molina, surrounded with imposing buildings such as the Palacio de las Cadenas

Baeza is a compact provincial town with a kind of perpetual Sunday air. At its heart are the combined Plaza Mayor and paseo which, flanked by pavement cafes, are delightfully low key and atmospheric. It has about 15,770 inhabitants.

Jimena sits along the Ruta de los Castillos, a network of towns based around important castles, however, the highlight of its historical and artistic heritage is the Cueva de la Granja, declared a Historic Monument, which houses seven groups of Neolithic paintings. It has about 1,300 inhabitants.

Campillo de Arenas is a small municipality surrounded by beautiful natural enclaves such as the Sierra de Campillo, which can be enjoyed by hiking, mountain biking or car. Some of its highlights include the Monasterio ravine, the Alberquilla viewpoint and the Quiebrajano reservoir. It has around 2,000 inhabitants.

Born from the union of two towns, Bedmar y Garcíez is built around a fifteenth-century rock castle. Listed as a historical monument, this building has classified the village as part of the Ruta de los Castillos. It has around 2,600 inhabitants.

Visitors to Navas de San Juan can enjoy walks through its enchanting streets, admiring the remarkable buildings that make up its historical and artistic heritage. It has about 4,500 inhabitants.

Villanueva del Arzobispo has one of the largest olive oil production cooperatives in Jaén and in Spain. But this liquid gold is not its only attraction; travellers who visit this municipality can also enjoy its wonderful natural surroundings included in the Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Natural Park and an interesting historical and artistic heritage. It has about 7,970 inhabitants.

Originally known as Mingo Priego, its current name comes from Alonso Carrillo, who was appointed Archbishop of Toledo in 1445 and granted the municipality the category of town in a founding certificate dated September 1, 1449, later confirmed by King Juan II of Castile on January 1 in 1450 and by the Reyes Católicos on January 25, 1498, thus separating the village from the old town of Iznatoraf.

Sorihuela de Guadalimar is part of the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Natural Park. Its landscape is dominated by olive groves, cereal fields, and orchards. It has about 1,000 inhabitants.

Lupión occupies a plateau surrounded by olive groves. The resultant olive oil industry and cotton cultivation in the Guadalquivir Valley form the town’s two main sources of income. The great archaeological wealth of the town demonstrates its rich and varied history. It has about 830 inhabitants.

Torreblascopedro’s Campillo del Río district produces more asparagus than any other area in the entire province of Jaén. The municipality also boasts a proud olive-growing tradition. It has about 2,400 inhabitants.

Sabiote has a wonderful historical and artistic heritage, which makes this municipality in Jaén a destination of special interest for seekers of cultural tourism. It has about 3,800 inhabitants.

Torreperogil is a destination of special interest for those who wish to practice wine tourism in Jaén, being one of the few towns in the province that produce wines of recognised quality. It has about 7,200 inhabitants.

The economy and culture of Rus are rooted in olive growing, olive oil production and textiles. Its proximity to and good road links with Úbeda and Linares mean that trade routes are well established with these municipalities. It has about 3,500 inhabitants.

The olive tree is the protagonist of the small town of Ibros, with olive fields occupying large extensions of land. The biodiversity and ecology of Ibros are strengthened further by numerous vegetable gardens. The town has about 2,800 inhabitants.

The small town of Canena is another of the Jiennense municipalities along the Ruta de los Castillos (Route of the Castles) through Andalusian lands. This is apparent when you first approach the town, crowned by its magnificent Renaissance palace, declared a National Monument since 1931. It has about 1,800 inhabitants.

Begíjar is dominated by olive groves and orchards; this town’s traditions have largely been lost over time, especially following the damage caused during the Spanish Civil War. It has about 3,000 inhabitants.

Although of significance to both the Iberian and Roman civilisations, it was the Moors who brought splendour to Iznatoraf. During this period, and later under Christian rule, strong links were forged with Granada and Córdoba, and the village prospered.

Popular festivals in Villanueva del Arzobispo are Fiestas en Honor de la Virgen de Fuensanta, Festividad de San Miguel, San Blas, San Isidro and Fiestas en Honor al Santísimo Cristo de la Vera Cruz.

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