Jaén, the capital of the interior paradise

The Jaén Provincial Council proposes in one of its trips for people over 65 years of age a route through the city of Jaén. The route, titled Jaén, capital of the Interior Paradise, focuses on showing us some of its greatest tourist attractions, in addition to offering an interesting walk through the history of the city through its museums.

Jaen Cathedral

The Cathedral of Jaén is the most emblematic building in the city, and an interesting example of different architectural styles, since its construction lasted from the 16th to the 18th century. The guided tour of the cathedral is, therefore, a wonderful starting point for your visit to Jaén.

The Arab baths of Jaén

The second stop on the route is the Arab Baths, facilities of more than 450 square meters that are located beneath the Villardompardo Palace, which has kept them in good condition. Currently they are part of the heritage of the Jaén Provincial Council, like the palace, converted into a Cultural Center.

The Iberian Museum and the Tablas Bridge

In the review of the history of the city, its Iberian period could not be missed, since on the outskirts of the town there is one of the most important Iberian sites in the area: the Oppidum (Iberian town) of Puente Tablas. This town is classified as an Asset of Cultural Interest, with the category of Archaeological Zone. And there is nothing better to complete the visit than also going to the Iberian Museum.

On the route through Otíñar

Finally, this senior route through Jaén takes us to the peri-urban park of Otíñar, where we can take a low difficulty hiking tour.
This park, 12 km from the city, is a common leisure area for residents of Jaén and is equipped for this purpose, with picnic areas, kiosks and play areas for children.
It also has a Nature Classroom where you can learn about the species of flora and fauna in the area thanks to different guided tours.

DETAILED ITINERARY STEP BY STEP

12:30 p.m.: Arrival in Jaén and room distribution

1:30 p.m.: Lunch.

4:00 p.m.: Visit to Otíñar and Jabalcuz Gardens. The heritage elements spread throughout the manor are located in a geographically integrated area, the Otíñar Valleys, being testimonies of the long history of this landscape. In this temporal trajectory, we can highlight the Neolithic cave of Los Corzos, the more than twenty shelters with manifestations of rock art, the flint quarries on both sides of the middle course of the Quiebrajano, the Eneolithic wall and dolmen of Cerro Veleta, the site Roman in the river plain, the castle and the medieval village, the ruins of the Islamic fortress of Cerro Calar, the cheer of Carlos III and the colonization village of Santa Cristina.

Jabalcuz It is a place located six kilometers from the capital of Jaen, famous for housing the most famous medicinal mineral water spa in the province. The first uses of its thermal waters date back, according to some writings, to Roman times, its waters also being used in Islamic times, but it was not until the 16th century when people began to think about the possibility of creating a bathhouse, and this materialized. made in the 17th century. It is during this time when there is evidence of the movement of people from all over the country with the aim of benefiting from the medicinal properties of its waters and enjoying the beautiful landscape. The main promoter of the urbanization of the area was Dean Martínez de Mazas (18th century)

7:00 p.m.: Transfer to the hotel. Toilet and brief rest.

8:00 p.m.: Dinner and socio-cultural entertainment. Accommodation.

Day 2. Tablas Bridge – Iberian Museum – Provincial Museum.

9:00 a.m.: Breakfast

10:00 a.m.: Visit to the Tablas Bridge.

12:30 p.m.: Visit to the Iberian Museum: 953 001 692.

Cultural visit to Puente Tablas and Iberian Museum. That primitive town lacked walls and its homes were simple cabins with no precise organization between them. Around the 7th century BC (2,700 years ago) the town was transformed and new forms of construction were incorporated: a wall was built on its perimeter, and within the enclosure an urban plot was drawn with houses and public spaces and where a palace was installed. for the prince and several centuries later, a sanctuary. Although the place was well known as an ancient town, it was not the object of attention by archeology until the 70s, occasionally, and more continuously, until the 80s of the last century, when the University of Jaén launched a research project on the Iberian world in the Jaén countryside, a project still in development.

Most of its collections come from Jaén Museum, as well as the Iberian sites of Jaén such as Cerrillo Blanco (Porcuna), Castulo (Linares), Bridge Boards (Jaen), Cerro del Pajarillo (Huelma), Watchtowers (King's Fort) or the sepulchral chamber of Toya. In the same way, Iberian objects will be selected from the archaeological museums of Almeria, Seville, Cordova, Grenade and Linares

1:30 p.m.: Lunch. London Bar Restaurant (Jaén). 953 109 446 – Antonio.

4:00 p.m.: Visit to the Provincial Museum (953 101 366). The Provincial Museum of Jaén is a reference place when it comes to art and history in the province. It consists of two sections, Archeology and Fine Arts with a total of 1,691 pieces and more than 15,000 in storage.

7:00 p.m.: Transfer to the hotel. Toilet and brief rest.

8:00 p.m.: Dinner. After it, socio-cultural animation. Accommodation.

Day 3. Jaén – City of origin.

9:00 a.m.: Breakfast

10.30 a.m.: Visit to Jaén. Jaén is one of the border cities between the Nasrid kingdom of Granada and the Christian kingdom of Jaén. An obligatory caravan passage from which its original name (yayyan) comes. With a historic center of Arab, Jewish and Christian layout. The traditional legend of the Lizard of Jaén in the oldest neighborhood of the city.

Villardompardo Palace Cultural Center: Arab Baths: the best preserved in Europe for preserving the four complete rooms of the hamman, they date back to the 11th century and received the “Europa Nostra” Award for the best conservation and restoration in 1984 by the architect Luis Berges Roldán. Museum of Popular Customs and Museum of Naive Art. Descent towards the Plaza de Santa María where the visitor will be surprised by the monumental façade of the Assumption Cathedral, which opens its way with the buildings of the Episcopal Palace and the City Hall. Optionally we will visit the Cathedral in depth: Monumental façade and loggia, Temple, Ante-sacristy, Sacristy, Chapter House, Main Chapel, Cathedral Choir and Trascoro. We will finish with the views of the city from the Castle of Santa Catalina.

1:30 p.m.: Lunch.

After lunch, we head towards our place of origin. Arrival (see schedules and delivery points in description). END OF OUR SERVICES.

INCLUDED SERVICES:

Approved transportation throughout the itinerary.

Accompanying guide throughout the itinerary.

Travel insurance.

2 nights in a hotel.

2 full board + 1 extra lunch day 3.

Guide Service in Jaén.

Entrance to the Jaén Cathedral.

Entrance to the Castle of Santa Catalina de Jaén.

Puente Tablas Guide Service + Iberian Museum.

Entrance to the Provincial Museum.

Otiñar Guide Service + Jabalcuz Gardens.

Nighttime Socio-Cultural Activities.

So now you know, we'll see you on the Nattule bus to visit the main destinations of Jaén Paraíso Interior. We'll see you inside!

And if you are already inside, here we leave you the assistance telephone numbers and your guides:

Mobile assistance: 627628080

Guide that will accompany you: Sonia Romero (665503744)

Driver: Rafael González

Telephone support:

Telephones during business hours (9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)

627628080 | 953496027

24 hour telephone numbers:

629361601 | 636679081

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