This small and beautiful village is situated close to Cazorla, beneath a big rock from where we have a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside. The village spreads out on the slope of the mountain, beneath a rock topped with the ruins of the castle and the Monastery of the Templars. Another monument of interest is the Church of Santo Domingo.

Its municipal district is included in the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas National Park, the largest protected natural space in Spain: an orographic labyrinth of valleys, calares, gorges, mountains and flat lands of enormous hydrological importance (due to the numerous rivers and streams which spring within the Park); of great botanical importance (different varieties of pine trees and a lot of endemic species); it is also important aesthetically and from a wildlife point of view. Because of this it is one of the most visited and frequented natural spaces in the country.

Heritage

Church of Santo Domingo, 16th century. Renaissance style with influences by Vandelvira. It was built by order of Don Francisco de los Cobos.

Chapel of the Virgen de la Cabeza.

Archaeological remains

Castle. Ruins of the Arab castle.

Monastery of the Caballeros Templarios (Knights Templars). Plateresque. Now in ruins.

Places of Interest

Historical site.

Cuisine

Cooked meats and sausages. Cured hams. Talarines. Rin-Ran. Gachamigas. Game stews.

Festivals

Patron Saint's Feasts, in honour of the Virgen de los Desamparados, celebrated 27 to 29 August.