The impressive fortress was built in Emral times, and became famous for being inaccessible during the Caliphate period. The fortress was the protective centre of a commercially very active medina, located on an important road and commercial network; militarily it was coveted by both Muslims and Christians

Alcaudete is another of the destinations in the province of Jaén suitable for both devotees of rural and active tourism and those who prefer to explore cultural offerings. This municipality is crossed by two of the most interesting cultural routes in Andalusia; the Route of the Caliphate and the Route of the Castles. It has about 10,480 inhabitants.