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Sierra de Segura

Segura de la Sierra

It is evident at first glance that Segura de la Sierra is part of the Ruta del Castillo (Castle Route) through the lands of Andalusian. Its urban centre, which was declared a Historical and Artistic Site, is crowned by an impressive castle of Muslim origin remodelled during the Christian era, which has the category of National Monument. Just behind the castle you can also see the so-called Torre del Agua, a watchtower-type tower similar to the Torre del Espolón that is also found in the municipality of Segura de la Sierra. It has about 1800 inhabitants.

Siles

Siles is another of the towns in the province of Jaén that is part of the Castle Route through Andalusia thanks to the Torre del Cubo, a tower of circular plan which is all that remains of a castle of Muslim origin renovated in Christian times, and which has the category of Historical Monument. Also in the same category are the remains of a wall, another tower and the Torre de Magdalena that can be seen among the hamlets of its picturesque town centre of stepped streets. It has about 2200 inhabitants.

Torres de Albanchez

Torres de Albánchez is situated within the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Natural Park where visitors can enjoy a very attractive mountain landscape, with a mix of olive groves, cereal crops, orchards and mountain areas. It has about 750 inhabitants.

Hornos

Despite some recent construction around the village, the view of Hornos del Segura from afar remains spectacular. The ancient wall of this former Arab fortress stands almost intact, and the village is crowned by a castle with tower. There are numerous fantastic viewpoints overlooking the surrounding Sierra de Cazorla Natural Park. It has about 600 inhabitants.

Tourist office - Orcera

Tourist office - Orcera

The tourist office of Orcera is located on Avenida Andalucía.

Avenida Andalucía, 4
Orcera
23370
Tel: 648 10 63 08

Monday-Friday, 09:00-14:00hrs.

Bus Services - Segura de la Sierra

Bus Services - Segura de la Sierra

There is a bus services from Segura de la Sierra to Jaén using the bus company, ALSA. More>

The bus stop in Segura de Sierra is on the JV-7032.

Weather - Villarrodrigo

Weather - Villarrodrigo

If you are considering visiting Villarodrigo 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.

Weather - Segura de la Sierra

Weather - Segura de la Sierra

If you are considering visiting this town 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.

Weather - Orcera

Weather - Orcera

If you are considering visiting Orcera 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.

History - Siles

History - Siles

The exact date of origin for the town is unknown, however records state it was won from the Moors by Don Pelay Pérez Correa and that another Master of SantiagoDon Lorenzo Alvarez de Figueroa, gave it to the privilege of villazgo at the beginning of the fourteenth century, later confirmed by Felipe II.

History - Puente de Génave

History - Puente de Génave

The town has very different origins and history than the rest of the province. The decision was made to build a road that linked Jaén with Albacete and as part of it, a bridge, the “new bridge”, was completed in 1889. This signified the birth of the town and it was accompanied by immense growth, such that in less than 50 years, it was already a municipality, thus becoming the only town in Jaén of the twentieth century.

Festivals - Siles

Festivals - Siles

Cabalgata Reyes Magos
Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January.

Fiesta de San Antón
Fiesta de San Antóñ is celebrated on the 16th January.

La Candelaria
La Candelaria is celebrated on the 2nd February. 

Semana Santa
Holy Week processions, dates can vary.

Festivals - Puente de Génave

Festivals - Puente de Génave

Cabalgata Reyes Magos
Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January.

Semana Santa
Holy Week processions, dates can vary.

Fiestas de San Isidro Labrador
Fiestas de San Isidro Labrador is celebrated between the 12-15th May.

Fiestas de San Juan Bautista
Fiestas de San Juan Bautista is celebrated on the 24th June.

Tourist office - Siles

Tourist office - Siles

The tourist office of Siles is located on Carretera Hellín.

Carretera Hellín, 21
Siles
23380 
Tel: 953 49 11 43

Summer, Tuesday-Sunday, 18:30-21:00hrs.
Winter, Tuesday-Sunday, 11:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:00hrs.

Tourist office - Puente de Génave

Tourist office - Puente de Génave

The tourist office of Puente de Génave is located in the Town Hall.

Avenida Andalucía, 11
Puente de Génave
23350
Tel: 953 43 50 02

Monday-Friday, 09:00-14:00hrs.

Bus Services - Siles

Bus Services - Siles

There are bus services from Siles to Jaén, Úbeda, Granada and Beas de Segura using the bus company, ALSA. More>

The bus stop in Siles is on El Paseo.

Weather - Siles

Weather - Siles

If you are considering visiting Siles 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.

Weather - Puente de Génave

Weather - Puente de Génave

If you are considering visiting this town 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.