La Loma y Las Villas
La Loma y Las Villas is a historical comarca or areas of Jaen province in the centre of the province. The area is best know for the twin renaissance towns of Ubeda and Baeza. La Loma y Las Villas is actually a former comarca and is located in the centre of the province. Since 2003, the comarca of La Loma y Las Villas has been divided into two comarcas; the comarca of La Loma and the comarca of Las Villas.
The heart of La Loma y Las Villas lies in the two magnificent Renaissance towns of Úbeda and Baeza, together a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These cities, with their impressive architectural ensembles of palaces, churches, and plazas, stand as testaments to the region's cultural and artistic brilliance.
La Loma comprises the towns of Úbeda and Baeza and the surrounding villages of Begíjar, Ibros, Lupión, Torreblascopedro, Rus, Canena, Sabiote and Torreperogil.
Las Villas includes Villacarrillo, Villanueva del Arzobispo, Iznatoraf and Sorihuela del Guadalimar.
La Loma y Las Villas offers a wealth of experiences. The surrounding villages, such as Lupión, Torreblascopedro, and Sabiote, each possess their own unique charm, reflecting the region's agricultural traditions and historical heritage.
The areas connection to the land is evident in its agricultural pursuits. Olive groves dominate the landscape, contributing significantly to the local economy and the renowned quality of Jaén's olive oil. Towns like Torreperogil and Rus have embraced this agricultural heritage, with Torreperogil emerging as a notable wine-producing region.
Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park
10% of the comarca of Las Villas lies within the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park. With a total surface area of 209,920Ha and covering almost a fifth of Jaén province, this park is Spain’s largest protected area and one of 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. More info >
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La Loma y Las Villas borders the Sierra Mágina comarca to the south, the Sierra de Cazorla comarca to the east, the El Condado comarca to the north and the Sierra Morena comarca and the city of Jaén to the west.
Ubeda (pronounced OO-bay-da), with its wealth of Renaissance palaces and churches, has much in common with its counterpart Baeza. The outstanding feature is the monumental square, the Plaza de… More →
Baeza is a compact provincial town with a kind of perpetual Sunday air. At its heart are the combined Plaza Mayor and paseo which, flanked by pavement cafes, are delightfully low key and… More →
Jimena sits along the Ruta de los Castillos, a network of towns based around important castles, however, the highlight of its historical and artistic heritage is the Cueva de la Granja, declared a… More →
Campillo de Arenas is a small municipality surrounded by beautiful natural enclaves such as the Sierra de Campillo, which can be enjoyed by hiking, mountain biking or car. Some of its highlights… More →
Born from the union of two towns, Bedmar y Garcíez is built around a fifteenth-century rock castle. Listed as a historical monument, this building has classified the village as part of the Ruta de… More →
Visitors to Navas de San Juan can enjoy walks through its enchanting streets, admiring the remarkable buildings that make up its historical and artistic heritage. It has about 4,500 inhabitants.… More →
Villanueva del Arzobispo has one of the largest olive oil production cooperatives in Jaén and in Spain. But this liquid gold is not its only attraction; travellers who visit this municipality can… More →
Originally known as Mingo Priego, its current name comes from Alonso Carrillo, who was appointed Archbishop of Toledo in 1445 and granted the… More →
Sorihuela de Guadalimar is part of the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Natural Park. Its landscape is dominated by olive groves, cereal fields, and orchards. It has about 1,000 inhabitants… More →
Lupión occupies a plateau surrounded by olive groves. The resultant olive oil industry and cotton cultivation in the Guadalquivir Valley form the town’s two main sources of income. The great… More →
Torreblascopedro’s Campillo del Río district produces more asparagus than any other area in the entire province of Jaén. The municipality also boasts a proud olive-growing tradition. It has about… More →
Sabiote has a wonderful historical and artistic heritage, which makes this municipality in Jaén a destination of special interest for seekers of cultural tourism. It has about 3,800 inhabitants.… More →
Torreperogil is a destination of special interest for those who wish to practice wine tourism in Jaén, being one of the few towns in the province that produce wines of recognised quality. It has… More →
The economy and culture of Rus are rooted in olive growing, olive oil production and textiles. Its proximity to and good road links with Úbeda and Linares mean that trade routes are well… More →
The olive tree is the protagonist of the small town of Ibros, with olive fields occupying large extensions of land. The biodiversity and ecology of Ibros are strengthened further by numerous… More →
The small town of Canena is another of the Jiennense municipalities along the Ruta de los Castillos (Route of the Castles) through Andalusian lands. This is apparent when you first approach the… More →
Begíjar is dominated by olive groves and orchards; this town’s traditions have largely been lost over time, especially following the damage caused during the Spanish Civil War. It has about 3,000… More →