
Know the environment
The Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Nature Reserve is located in Jaén province, 102 km from the city of Jaen. The nature reserve is an oasis of peace, where you can relax and enjoy a variety of activities, including air and water sports. The park is accessible by car, on foot, on horseback and on bicycle. The local climate lends each season of the year its own special charm, making it unique: from a winter refuge to long summer days enjoyed along the riverbanks.
Jaén is frontier territory. Every town in the province is filled with history and the traces of the many civilizations that have established a presence on the peninsula. Must-see examples include the Templar castle at La Iruela and the ruins of Renaissance Santa María Church.
What to see
- Vinagre Tower
- Río Borosa Tourist Center
- Botanical garden
- Borosa River
- Tranco Reservoir
- La Iruela
- Sightseeing tour of historic Cazorla
- El Agua Cave
- Virgen de Tíscar Shrine
- Quesada (Zabaleta Museum)
- Iberian ruins at Toya
- Vultures’ nests
- Ancient yew trees
- Source of the Guadalquivir River
- Segura de la Sierra
- Hornos
- Game park
What to do
The Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Nature Reserve offers clean air and wilderness, a place for visitors to clear out the cobwebs and relax in a natural setting. Cazorla has a number of active tourism options, including walking, horseback riding, bicycle and 4x4 trails and excursions, as well as river rafting.
Expert's recommendation
- Ajoharina
- Exploring the valley
- Iberian Burial Chamber of Toya