Hotel Rural Puerto Magina

In this village time simply stood still. Embedded in the mountains of Sierra Mágina and situated just 33 km from the provinces’ capital Jaen and 50 km from Úbeda and Baeza – declared Patrimony of Humanity in 2003 – it still conserves the simple and calm life, dictated by the rhythms of nature and agriculture. The region with its innumerable wells, offers rich vegetation and spectacular landscapes, especially in March during the cherry blossom period. The cultivation of these trees formed a whole culture and the cherry harvest is a real festivity in this area. Since immemorial times people lived in these mountains and proof are the prehistoric paintings in the nearby cave Cueva del Morrón, the provinces’ most ancient ones.
No one should leave Torres without tasting the sweets, elaborated according to Arabic tradition. Some outstanding recipes are the “papaviejos”, “ajuelas”, “almendrados” and “hornazos”. Another typical product is a homemade liquor, combining anise, sugar, coffee grains and aromatic plants like marjoram.

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