Segura de la Sierra is an ancient town surrounded by rugged mountains, lush pine forests and rolling olive groves. A centuries-old castle watches over the town and adds to the fairy-tale atmosphere. Explore a maze of narrow streets lined with whitewashed buildings and admire a jewel box of historic churches. Cafes spill onto sunny plazas and serve fruity sangria and tasty tapas plates.
Castillo de Segura soars over the town and recalls the Christian conquest era. The stronghold was built in the 13th century by the Knights of Santiago and features ochre-coloured stone walls and sawtooth battlements. Visit the Moorish steam baths, peer into the chapel and climb the tower for spectacular views over the surrounding mountains and lowlands.
Discover a wonderland of mountains, valleys, gorges and pine forests in Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park. It’s one of the biggest natural parks in Spain and protects an array of Mediterranean landscapes. Spot unique animals like Valverde’s lizard and admire rare flora like the magenta Cazorla violet.
Getting there
Segura de la Sierra is in Andalusia, a two-hour drive from Jaen and three hours from Murcia. Rental cars offer the freedom to visit Segura de la Sierra and explore Andalusia at your own pace. Local buses stop in Puente Genave, a 30-minute taxi ride from Segura de la Sierra.