Three magical places you can’t miss in Cazorla, the capital of rural tourism 2022

We have rural postcard destinations to give and give in Spain. Therefore, being crowned as the capital of this type of tourism is not an easy task. However, this year has 2022 winners according to the public vote, and that’s none other than that. Jaen town of Cazorla. Because classics are classics for a reason.

There are six editions where the Escapada Rural portal is voting to select the winner for the title “Capital of Rural Tourism 2022”. After more than a month of surveys and nearly 100,000 participants, the town of Cazorla in Jaén, won the coveted first place with 20.9% of the vote. This represents a wide margin from second place, which Chinchón occupied with 13.8% of the vote.

Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas National Park, located within the largest protected area in Spain, are also Declared the second largest in Europe and also a Biosphere Reserve. This scenic enclave is one of the most beautiful places in and in Spain, as well as enjoying nature in first person: there are lots of outdoor activities to do with its sounds and fresh air.

But this is not all that Cazorla has to offer, because in addition to all this, visitors can visit ancient monuments and taste its rich gastronomy. These are some of its key points.

Source of the Guadalquivir River

Birth The most important river of Andalusia It is produced in an area of ​​high ecological value within the Nature Park. “Río Grande,” as the Arabs call it, is a fresh and pleasant place accompanied by ash trees, maples and hawthorns. Around it we find curious geological formations with dense larch and larch forests.

waterfalls

Cazorla’s waterfalls and waterfalls stand out in its natural beauty. For example, Water Cave is a natural cave where water is found. The top of the Tíscar River has carved out the rock, creating a unique corner.. Cascada de Linarejos, known as Cola de Caballo, is also particularly impressive.

ruins of Santa Maria

Built on the Cerezuelo river, which previously forced it to channel it, it enters through a large vault below the main altar, passing the entire church and continuing its way under the Plaza de Santa María. Although the exact date of its construction is unknown, It seems almost certain that it was made in the 16th century.. Its style is Renaissance, and the façade facing Calle de la Hoz is an almost exact replica of what can be admired in the Church of San Miguel in Jaén.

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