Rute is located in the south east of the province, in the Sierra Subbetica mountains, which is part of Sierra Subbetica Natural Park, with its high limestone peaks and valleys of holm oaks, gall oaks and white poplars on river banks. Olive cultivation is the main agricultural activity here. Within its boundaries stands part of Iznajar Reservoir, which provides the landscape with a most scenic touch.

The village stretches at the foot of the Sierra de Rute, and consists of steep streets of clean, whitewashed houses, which are attractive and blend into their surroundings to perfection. Rute is famous for producing liqueurs and brandies.

A town located in the east of the province of Córdoba, on the border with the province of Seville. Most of its territory lies in the foothills of the Sierra Morena, with the River Guadalquivir separating the town from the countryside. The mountains, the river and the countryside are, therefore, the three elements which shape Montoro's landscape.
The mountains belong to Sierra de Cardeña and Montoro Natural Park, and are home to holm oaks, wild olives, umbrella and maritime pines, and a collection of Pyrenees oaks, rare in Andalusia. It is also an area of great importance in terms of wildlife, hunting and cattle farming. The river, which flows through the town, is a key factor in the town's landscape, daily life and history. The countryside, teeming with olive trees, creates an environment which is typical of Cordoba province.

Montoro itself, with its Iberian, Greek, Roman and Moslem past, is situated atop a low hill which overlooks the river which divided the town into two districts, creating an impressive scene. Declared a town of Historical and Artistic Importance in 1969, it offers a whole host of features and attractions for the tourist, such as the bridge over the river, St. Bartholomew's Church, its steep streets with their whitewashed houses and Villaverde Tower.

Heritage

- Parroquia de San Bartolomé, 1483.

- Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, a former Carmelite Convent, 17th and 18th centuries.

- Ermita de San Sebastián, formerly St. Francis Solano Chapel, 17th century.

- Ermita de Santa María del Castillo.

- Ermita de Santa Ana.

- Ermita de San Roque.

- Iglesia de San Juan de Letrán, a former convent for well-educated young ladies, 18th century.

- Town Hall (Ayuntamiento), built by the Hernan Ruiz brothers, 16th century .

- Hospital de Jesús Nazareno, 17th and 18th centuries.

- Iglesia de Santiago.

- Ermita de la Virgen de Gracia.

- Ermita de la Fuensanta.

Places of Interest

Ruins of La Mota Castle (Castillo de la Mota) and Julia Castle (Castillo de Julia), Mudejar-Gothic in design.
Bridge over the River Guadalquivir, 15th century.
Peña Escrita Caves.
Virgen de Gracia Park (Parque de la Virgen de Gracia).

Museums
Municipal Museum (Museo Municipal), opened in Las Tercias in 1992, containing minerals and archaeological items.
Museum dedicated to the painter Rodriguez de Luna (Museo del Pintor Rodríguez de Luna), formerly San Jacinto Chapel.