This vía verde (greenway) covers 55km between Jaen and the Guadajoz river, where it joins the Vía Verde of the Subbética. It is suitable for walkers, cyclists and wheelchair users. This greenway follows part of the 120km-long Jaen-Puente Genil railway line used for transporting olive oil from the late 19th century onwards, linking Jaen with Malaga and Algeciras and opening up the market for oil.

The church dates from the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, with a single nave that has deep square chapels on both sides that communicate with each other and also with the transept.

The farmhouse is an easily accessible and spacious spot, ideal for people from the adjoining towns to get together on summer nights to enjoy the meteor shower. The wide horizon which the farmhouse faces is extremely dark at night, free from light pollution.

The Extra Virgin olive oil comes from the Picual olive selected and harvested on the Cortijo El Madroño estate. It is kept in an inert atmosphere in stainless steel cellars at constant temperatures so that the oil maintains all of its properties, which are reminiscent of the olive groves, almond trees and other aromatic herbs on the estate; leaving a mild, oily and fruity taste in the mouth, with aromas that blend well in the nose.

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Cambus bus company provide a ten a day return bus service between Martos and Jaen city via Torredelcampo and Torredonjimeno.

The church stands on the ruins of an Arab mosque as a result of the conquest of the town from the Islamic forces by Fernando III of Castile. The church is consecrated to the patron saint of the city, Santa Marta, and according to tradition, the remains of the Carvajal Brothers, Knights of the Order of Calatrava, who were executed in Martos in 1312, are buried there.

This high fortress is the ruins of a fourteenth-century castle built by the Order of Calatrava, which was itself built over the ruins of another ancient Arab fortress; this, in turn, was constructed over another primitive Iberian-Roman fortification.

The urban castle, together with Castillo de la Peña, makes up one of the most important defenses that the Order of Calatrava had protecting the Kingdom of Granada.

This tower was built in the thirteenth century by the Calatravos monks, a solid ashlar construction with a height of approximately 25m. It is currently undergoing restorative works.

The main tower of Castillo de la Villa offers excellent views over the fortress. Situated at the highest part of the city, it remains in a good state of conservation, having been restored.

Only a few fragments remain or are visible of the defensive wall, such as wall sections around the Castle and towers. The enclosure was oval-shaped, with each end pointing east and west respectively. Work is being carried out to recover and consolidate the fragments that are still standing.

The Town Hall is situated in the former jail and council building, a monumental work that collects the most outstanding and innovative aspects of Andalusian Mannerist architecture.

An ornamental fountain also by architect and sculptor Francisco del Castillo, finished in 1586. This architectural element is representative of the flourishing historical period of Martos, at the end of the sixteenth century, belonging to the Mannerist Renaissance style.

A remarkable seventeenth-century building, dated in keeping with the stately architecture of the surroundings. The façade, unlike the Baroque style of other buildings of the Order, is contrastingly sober.

The convent dates to the sixteenth century and had an important impact on the population of Martos. Its façade stands out for its decorative richness, featuring stone renderings of human faces, foliage, geometric elements and shields.

The Martos tourist office is located in Avenida Europa

The important festivals in Martos are The Three Kings, Carnaval, San Juan de Dios, Fiesta de Santa María de la Villa, San Miguel and Romería de la Virgen de la Victoria.

The origins of Martos date back to prehistory. The development of a town in this location is undoubtedly due to the existence of the much earlier population nucleus of La Peña. Its strategic location, offering natural defenses, and abundant springs offering natural water sources were the determining factors that led to human settlement on its slopes. Despite the defense that La Peña offered, different civilizations that have passed through this human settlement have reinforced it with new defensive constructions.

Martos is considered the greatest producer of olive oil in Spain, and the world. This important city is situated beneath the Cerro de la Peña, topped with the ruins of the castle of the same name and has incredible views over a vast sea of olive trees. It has about 24,300 inhabitants.