History - Santiago-Pontones

In the Cueva del Nacimiento in Fuente Segura (Pontones), one of the oldest human settlements in the province is documented. In 9250 BC a kinship community existed in this place. This first phase of settlement is superimposed on another in the Neolithic, which due to the ceramic material and lithic industry found, has been dated to the middle of the sixth millennium BC. A later phase belongs to the “Río Frío” shelter, which houses a collective tomb that has been dated between the end of the third millennium and second millennium BC.

Festivals - Santiago-Pontones

Cabalgata Reyes Magos
Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5^th January.

Semana Santa
Holy Week processions, dates can vary.

Fiestas de Santa Quiteria 
Fiestas de Santa Quiteria are celebrated on the 22^nd May in Santiago de la Espada.

Fiestas del Sagrado Corazón
Fiestas del Sagrado Corazón is celebrated on the 15-16^th June in El Cerezo.

Tourist office - Santiago-Pontones

The tourist office of Santiago-Pontones is located in the Town Hall.

Plaza de la Constitución, 1
Santiago de la Espada
23290 
Tel: 953 43 80 02

Monday-Friday, 08:00-14:00hrs.

Bus Services - Santiago-Pontones

There is a bus service from Santiago-Pontones to Jaén using the bus company, ALSA. More>

The bus stop in Santiago-Pontones is on the A-317.

Weather - Santiago-Pontones

If you are considering visiting Santiago-Pontones 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.

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.