Jayena: Holiday apartment between pine forest and cultural history

El Bacal is located in the extensive pine forest of the Sierra de Almijara, a controlled camping area within a recreational area of the same name. Mountain trails beginning in Jayena lead to the Mirador del Alto de los Morros – two specific natural features with different orientations.

Other places: Benalúa De Las Villas, Puebla De Fadrique, El Ventorrillo, Güevéjar, Venta Micena, Baza, Alamedilla and Válor.

Nature

The El Bacal recreational area has numerous tables at barbecue areas, toilets adapted for people with disabilities, showers, drinking fountains and a kiosk bar. The information can be considered separately for planning a day according to location, facilities and destination. If you assign different weight to nature and physical activity, the named natural features can be considered individually.

If you are considering a holiday apartment in Jayena, you can compare your travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions on the respective offer pages. For personal planning, nature, history and events can be considered separately. A desired occasion, a specific period or a preferred type of activity can help structure your own view of the local information. When selecting a holiday apartment in Jayena, you can consider these three points as separate decision factors. This keeps the accommodation question separate from the topics described, while the place name and main themes provide a personal framework for further selection.

Culture

Neolithic remains have been found in the municipality of Jayena, particularly in La Mesilla; they suggest a settlement that has been inhabited since that time. Jayena was apparently founded during the Islamic period; at that time, the place was called “Chayyana”.

The Centro de Interpretación de Jayena is located in the municipality’s former water reservoirs, a renovated building that houses permanent and temporary exhibitions on the origins of the place. The Centro promotes the communication of cultural heritage there through workshops and activities such as the distillation of essences and the production of natural soap.

The Iglesia Parroquial del Santísimo Sacramento dates from the 18th century and was rebuilt in the 20th century after being damaged by an earthquake. The remains of many watchtowers from the period of Muslim rule are located at Peña Gorda. The Antigua Fundición Romana was also used by the Arabs when they inhabited the area.

Events

“El entierro de la zorra” is a carnival tradition in Jayena in which locals and visitors follow a mock procession. The Romería de San Antonio currently takes place on the second Saturday in June and heads to the Área Recreativa del Bacal.

During the Romería de San Antonio, visitors share food and drinks throughout the day at the Área Recreativa del Bacal; music groups and orchestras provide musical entertainment. A weekly market takes place in Jayena on Wednesdays on Avenida del Arco, selling food, clothing and household items. You can distinguish between the types of events for your own planning according to occasion and time constraints.

For the broader travel overview: Granada.