Purullena is an optional addition to Guadix. Here, you’ll find more caves and also numerous shops, selling touristy paraphernalia including pottery. A short way beyond Purullena is the Carcavas de Marchal Natural Monument. […]
Country: Spain
Guadix
Guadix is well off the tourist trail, but I found it extremely unique and interesting. It is a very quiet town, but has an unusual Spanish wild-west feel about it. The eroded desert landscape that surrounds the town give it an mysterious feel. Park your car somewhere between the main round-about and the Cathedral, and […]
Ubeda
By Plaza de Vasquez de Molina can be found the Sacra Capilla Del Salvador. Iglesia de San Pablo can be found in the Plaza del Primero de Mayo. At Plaza San Pedro is the Real Monasterio de Santa Clara, Úbeda’s oldest church. Take a walk down to Calle Redonda de Miradores on the south end […]
Baeza
The Plaza de Leones is near the tourist office, named for the Lions that make up a part of the fountain at the centre of the square. Plaza Santa Maria & Cathedral is one finest areas of town. The Jabalquinto Palace (on Plaza Santa Maria) has an excellent, detailed Isabelline façade. […]
Jaen
Although somewhat off the beaten track, Jaen is an interesting city with some nice attractions, as well as some great mountain areas in the vicinity. The main attraction is the Cathedral Santa Catalina, an upcoming UNESCO world heritage site. You can also check out the Castillo de Santa Catalina, which is positioned right next to […]
Zuheros Bat Caves
Zuheros Bat Caves (Cueva de los Murciélagos) are a four kilometer drive above the village, at the edge of the Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park. Tours at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 5pm, 6:30pm. […]
Zuheros
Zuheros is a small, incredibly beautiful little village on a wonderful hillside setting. Check out the castle ruins and go for a short wander around the village. Las Balanchares cheese factory, which sources its milk from locally bred goats, is located in Zuheros. […]
La Mezquita
La Mezquita, or Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba, is a World Heritage site, and in fact a Roman Catholic church. My understanding is that the site was initially a small Catholic temple, was subsequently built into a great mosque while under Muslim rule. In 1236, which Cordoba returned to Christian rule during the Reconquista, the structure was […]
Zahara de la Sierra
Zahara used to be an Moorish outpost, and the best sign of this is the Nazari Castle above town, which has been declared a Complex of Historical and Artistic Importance. For most, its just a quick roadside stop, if anything. […]
Cordoba Old City
Cordoba’s Old City, which surrounds La Mezquita Mosque, is perfect for exploring on foot. Join a walking tour or just navigate your own way around town – suggested self-guided walking routes can be found online, or have a chat with the visitor center. […]