Culturally significant landscapes in Jaén
The Route of the Landscapes of Cultural Interest in Jaén is a cultural route that runs through various cultural landscapes of the province of Jaén that, due to their socio-cultural, natural and geographical values, are of special interest. The original reference documentation is available on the website of the Digital Guide to the Cultural Heritage of Andalusia.
Understand… From the road, the mountains just seemed to be rock and bushes, barren rocks under an inclement sky, but those of us who had been born among them knew them well, and we knew the wealth they were hiding for whoever was…
PrepareThe route is designed to be done in a private vehicle. In order to use public transport, you must leave from the in the capital, which concentrates the road communications, and buses depart to the whole province.
Get inThe itinerary starts in the city of Jaén, which can be accessed by road via the , which connects it with Granada and Madrid on one side, and on the other the which connects it with Sevilla and Córdoba.
DriveThe short distance between Otíñar and the city of Jaén (a prominent enclave since recent prehistory) and its position on the Old Granada Road, which went over narrow mountain passes forged by the river, accorded it an…
Stay safeThe itinerary passes through safe, low-crime areas. The usual security measures should be taken, such as keeping the car locked or having backpacks or other objects in sight.
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Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Culturally significant landscapes in Jaén" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0