Jaén · Charming villages
The most beautiful villages in Jaén
World Heritage Renaissance towns, white villages with castles in the Sierras de Cazorla and Segura and a sea of olive trees all around: the most beautiful villages in Jaén, a province still waiting to be discovered.
Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides
Renaissance
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SpainÚbeda
The Plaza Vázquez de Molina and Renaissance palaces, a World Heritage Site.
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SpainJaén
The Renaissance cathedral and the castle of Santa Catalina above the city.
What to see in Jaén
Sierras de Cazorla and Segura
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SpainCazorla
A mountain town with a castle, gateway to the largest protected natural area in Spain.
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SpainSegura de la Sierra
A white village crowned by a castle, with views of mountains and olive groves.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most beautiful villages in Jaén?
Úbeda and Baeza, the Renaissance towns; Cazorla, Segura de la Sierra and Hornos in the hills; and Jaén itself.
Can you see Úbeda and Baeza on the same day?
Yes, they are about ten kilometres apart and can easily be seen in a day.
When should you visit the Sierra de Cazorla?
In spring and autumn; autumn is also the rutting season of the red deer.
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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.
Cover photo: Axel Cotón Gutiérrez (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons.