Sierra de Segura
The Sierra de Segura comarca or area of Jaen province is the rural area in the far north-east part of the province.
The Sierra de Segura of Jaen consists of the following municipal districts.
Arroyo del Ojanco,
Beas de Segura,
Benatae,
Génave,
Hornos,
La Puerta de Segura,
Orcera,
Puente de Génave,
Santiago-Pontones,
Segura de la Sierra,
Siles,
Torres de Albanchez,
Villarrodrigo.
It is evident at first glance that Segura de la Sierra is part of the Ruta del Castillo (Castle Route) through the lands of Andalusian. Its urban centre, which was declared a Historical and… More →
Siles is another of the towns in the province of Jaén that is part of the Castle Route through Andalusia thanks to the Torre del Cubo, a tower of circular plan which is all that remains of a… More →
Torres de Albánchez is situated within the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Natural Park where visitors can enjoy a very attractive mountain landscape, with a mix of olive groves, cereal… More →
Despite some recent construction around the village, the view of Hornos del Segura from afar remains spectacular. The ancient wall of this former Arab fortress stands almost intact, and the… More →
Orcera is situated within the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Natural Park, allowing visitors to enjoy beautiful and interesting places such as Armujo, with a huge river pool, or Estrechos… More →
Puente de Génave is the name given to a bridge built by the Romans linking the Guadalquivir Valley with Cartagena. It stands out for the excellent workmanship of its ashlar masonry and shows the… More →
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… More →
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… More →
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… More →
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… More →
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… More →
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… More →
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.