With a total surface area of 209,920ha and covering almost a fifth of Jaen province, this is Spain's largest protected area and one its most extensive forested zones. Located in eastern Jaen province, it connects the Sierra Morena and the Subbética mountain ranges. The highest peak in this immense park is Pico Empanada at 2,107m and the entire park is higher than 600m.
Génave’s location at a natural crossroads explains why it has always been a connecting corridor between upper Andalusia and the eastern peninsula. Among other remains of road infrastructure, a section of Roman road from the first and second centuries has been preserved, with an approximate length of about 100m and a width of 3m in which the construction technique shows their workmanship.
Cabalgata Reyes Magos
Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January.
San Antón
San Antón is celebrated on the 17th January.
Carnaval
Carnival is celebrated in February.
Semana Santa
Holy Week processions, dates can vary.
San Marcos
San Marcos is celebrated on the 25th April.
The tourist office of Génave is located in the Town Hall.
Calle Santa Clara, 8
Génave
23392
Tel: 953 49 30 53
Monday-Friday, 09:00-14:00hrs.
There are bus services from Génave to Granada, Siles and Jaén using the bus company, Alsa. More>
The bus station in Génave is in Plaza de la Ermita.
If you are considering visiting Génave you will be interested to check the latest weather forecast for the next few days from the table below.
This weather forecast is provided by AEMET (Spanish State Meteorological Agency). Note the wind directions in the table below are O (Oeste) West, N (norte) North, S (sur) South, E (este) East and their combinations.
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 addition, its extra virgin olive oil has the Sierra de Segura denomination of origin. It has about 600 inhabitants.