Jaén, the source of the green gold

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Today we will talk about the province of Jaén. You will discover that it may surprise you as one of the perfect places for inland tourism.

Within its province you can enjoy natural landscapes, Humane Heritage cities, great cuisine and also history.

It is characterized by having a varied geography between Sierra Morena and the Baetic System, inhabited since ancient times by Iberians, Romans, Visigoths, Muslims and Christians. Located in the eastern part of Andalusia, it is the place where the most important river in this community is born: the Guadalquivir river.

But what makes Jaén recognizable is its landscape characterized by its famous olive groves. It is the worthy capital of liquid gold, olive oil, which we will talk about later.

What can you visit in Jaén?

  • The Cathedral of Jaén: It is an architectural jewel of the Spanish Renaissance, a work of Andrés de Vandelvira. It served as inspiration for the construction of numerous cathedrals in Latin America.

  • Iglesia del Sagrario: It is attached to the same cathedral and was built to strengthen its structure.

  • Basilica of San Ildefonso: The Basilica of San Ildefonso is another mandatory stop. It was built in 1248 and can be reminiscent of a fortress due to the grandeur of its walls.

  • Arab Baths: The oldest in Europe are in Jaén and are very well preserved. They were built in the year 1002 and are located in the basement of the Palace of Villardompardo.

And to recharge your batteries after a citysights route, you shouldn't miss out on trying the pipirrana, the caper, green bean and tomato sauce tapa, the migas ruleras casserole, the cod with potatoes and rags, or the rin ran. All these stews are very typical from there and are made with the liquid gold that characterizes Jaén: olive oil.

If after all this you still want to take a piece of Jaén, what a better way to do it than in a bottle. Our recommendation could not be other than the best olive oil from Jaén from our online store. Buy Oro de Bailén extra virgin olive oil.

See you next time.

 

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