Thinking of getting to know the Sierra de Cazorla in first person? Then you need to think about staying in a village where you can disconnect, and where you can enjoy one of the best views. For this, you will find nothing like the town of Hinojares, which, being part of the province of Jaén, will provide you with a very complete holiday experience.
Hinojares is the perfect destination to enjoy with your loved ones the panoramic views of the Sierra de Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas Nature Reserve, which is completely surrounded by impressive ravines.
If the plan is to take a break from everything, you can do so here, since this is the smallest municipality in this Andalusian province and has an immense extension of virgin land belonging to the Natural Park. This very park was also the set of many of the tv nature documentaries by famous Spanish naturalist Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente and a ZEPA (special bird-protected) area, with more than fifty endemic plant species of the Sierra de Cazorla Natural Park.
If you travel to Hinojares, you will be delighted to know that there are plenty of activities you regardless of the purpose of your trip, and where you will be able to enjoy the ancient history of this town in Jaén.
Would you like to know part of the history of Hinojares? Then nothing better than a visit to the ancient settlement of Los Castellones de Ceal, which forms part of the municipality but is some five kilometres from the town’s centre.
It is a very important Iberian settlement. It is located between the rivers Ceal and Guadiana Menor on a circular plateau. It is believed to have been fortified and you can even visit its ancient necropolis, which is the oldest part of this municipality and where a large number of tombs have been discovered. Without a doubt, a visit that will not leave you indifferent.
In the centre of this town there are also things to see and do. One of these spots, and also one of the characteristic buildings of Hinojares, is the parish church in honour of San Marcos, which has some reminiscences of the Renaissance period.
For nature lovers, there is nothing like taking one of the hiking trails along the river Turrilla, which provides a very pleasant view of its banks.
But if you had to choose a time of year to get to discover Hinojares, it would surely be during the villages’ local celebrations. The most well-known of them are held in April, those of San Marcos, the patron saint of the municipality, and in August, those of Santo Cristo.
During these dates, a rich and varied gastronomy is on display that you cannot miss, as it is full of tradition and flavours. Among the most famous dishes are torreznos (fried pork rashes) and maimones soup both of which are not to be missed.
To round off your trip to Hinojares, a sweet touch in the form of mantecados and traditionally prepared madeleines will make your mouth water.
Welcome to Hinojares!
