Área Metropolitana
The Area Metropolitana of Jaen is the comarca or area around Jaén city.
The Area Metropolitana of Jaen consists of the following municipal districts. Fuensanta de Martos, Fuerte del Rey, Higuera de Calatrava, Jaén city, Jamilena, La Guardia de Jaén, Los Villares, Mancha Real, Martos, Mengíbar, Porcuna, Santiago de Calatrava, Torredelcampo, Torredonjimeno, Villardompardo, Villatorres.
The comarcas fertile plains and rolling hills are dominated by vast olive groves, a testament to the area's deep-rooted agricultural traditions. Martos, renowned as the world's leading producer of olive oil, exemplifies this agricultural heritage. Beyond its olive groves, the region boasts diverse landscapes, with the Sierra de Jaén mountains providing a scenic backdrop to Los Villares and the Sierra Mágina foothills gracing Mancha Real.
History buffs will be enthralled by Porcuna's archaeological treasures, including the Iberian bull, while Torredonjimeno's rich artistic heritage is impressive. La Guardia de Jaén, with its name reflecting its historical role as a defensive outpost, offers a glimpse into the region's past.
The Area Metropolitana is not just about historical and cultural exploration. Nature enthusiasts can find solace in the beautiful landscapes surrounding Fuerte del Rey, a haven for small game hunting. The charming village of Higuera de Calatrava, nestled amidst mountains and olive groves, offers a tranquil escape.
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Villatorres was born in 1975 from the merging of Villagordo, Torrequebradilla and the nucleus of Vados de Torralba. The landscape is dominated by cereal fields and olive groves. It has about 4,300… More →
Martos is considered the greatest producer of olive oil in Spain, and the world. This important city is situated beneath the Cerro de la Peña, topped with the ruins of the castle of the same name… More →
Mengíbar is situated to the north of the capital of the province, between the Guadalquivir and Guadalbullon Rivers, in a landscape covered with olive and fruit trees and cereal fields.It has about… More →
Porcuna is a small but fascinating village, considered among the province’s richest in archaeological sites, with many important findings such as an Iberian bull. It has about 6,150 inhabitants.… More →
Santiago de Calatrava is situated to the southwest of the province of Jaén, in an area governed by the olive tree. It gets its name from the Order of Calatrava, to which it once belonged. It has… More →
Torredonjimeno has a fascinating historical and artistic heritage, and sits on two of Andalucia’s major cultural routes, the Ruta de los Nazaríes del Legado Andalusí (Nasrid Andalusian Legacy… More →
Villardompardo is situated to the west of the capital of Jaén, amongst extensive olive groves near the Salado de Los Villares River. It has about 970 inhabitants.
Fuensanta de Martos is one of the largest olive oil producers in the province of Jaén, although its economic activity also centres around upholstering furniture and rearing pigs. It has about 3,… More →
Fuerte del Rey is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, making it an ideal place to practice small game hunting, especially of partridge and hare. It has about 1,400 inhabitants.
Higuera de Calatrava is a small but beautiful municipality nestled between mountains and olive groves, which provide the main sustenance of its economy. It has about 615 inhabitants.
Jamilena belongs to the Martos district and is situated to the west of the capital, at the foot of the Sierra Sur mountains, nestled in a distinctive landscape of infinite olive groves. It has… More →
La Guardia de Jaén is a small village situated southeast of the capital of the province of Jaén. The settlement originally served to defend the city, hence its name ‘guardia’ meaning ‘guard’. It… More →
Los Villares is situated in the midst of the Sierra de Jaén mountains, on the banks of the Frio River, to the south of the capital of the province. It is surrounded by olive groves and is famous… More →
Mancha Real is situated to the east of the capital of the province. It sits at the foothills of the Sierra Mágina, more precisely beneath the Peña del Águila. The town spreads across a landscape… More →