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.
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.
The site that Hornos occupies today was populated in the third millennium BC, in the period corresponding to the Copper Age, and remained occupied during the Bronze Age, second millennium BC. A cemetery excavated in an artificial cave was found in Hornos, dated to around 4800 years BC.
Cabalgata Reyes Magos
Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January.
San Antón
San Antón is celebrated on the 17th January.
Semana Santa
Holy Week processions, dates can vary.
Romería de la Virgen de Fátima
Romería de la Virgen de Fátima is celebrated on the 13th May.
The tourist office of Hornos is located in the Town Hall.
Calle Iglesia
Hornos
23292
Tel: 953 49 50 02
Monday-Friday, 09:00-14:00hrs.
There is a bus services from Hornos to Baeza using the bus comoany, ALSA.
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.
Located in Hornos in the Andalucía region, Mesoncillo NEO has a patio. The property features mountain and lake views. The holiday home provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.
Set in Hornos, Casa Rural Mirador De La Luna offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a balcony. A tour desk can provide information on the area.
