Torre Del Campo: Nature, History and Olive Oil Culture

The Bosque de Bañizuela is characterized by Mediterranean woodland with old trees. As a natural monument within the RENPA network, the Bosque de la Bañizuela is protected. The Arrayán de La Bañizuela is considered a particularly noteworthy individual specimen.

Nature and Trails

The Sendero Cerro Miguelico is a 2.2-kilometre circular trail with an estimated walking time of 1 hour and 15 minutes. The Vía Verde del Aceite runs through Torre del Campo and is intended for cycling and hiking. Users of the Vía Verde del Aceite include cyclists, pedestrians and people with reduced mobility. The section of the Camino Mozárabe between Jaén and Torre del Campo is approximately 13 kilometres long and classified as moderate. For the Ruta de la Ascensión al Pico Jabalcuz, it is recommended to start at the former Torre del Campo station on the Vía Verde del Aceite. Different trail lengths, trail types and difficulty ratings help you structure your own daily itinerary.

When staying in a holiday apartment in Torre Del Campo, you can compare travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions on the offer pages. This information represents a separate decision-making step alongside choosing between nature trails, cultural history, festivals and olive oil themes.

Other places: Friar, Cabra Del Santo Cristo, Marmolejo, Castillo De Locubín, Jimena, Garcíez, Peal De Becerro, Huesa

Culture and History

The Torre Olvidada is freely accessible to visitors. It is a cylindrical medieval tower with a diameter of 8 metres and an approximately 3.5-metre preserved height. A late-medieval fortification dating from the 14th or 15th century preserves several sections of wall as well as a square tower with two rooms covered by pointed-arch vaults.

Castillo del Berrueco is a rural castle of Islamic origin that was extensively remodelled by the Castilians after its conquest. The Iglesia de San Bartolomé preserves elements of a medieval construction project; most of its current form dates from the 16th century. It houses the Cristo de la Vera Cruz from the 16th century. The Ermita de Santa Ana is located on the eastern side of Cerro Miguelico.

Animaciones y Recreaciones Mary Turrus has developed three themed routes through Torredelcampo and created historical reconstructions of Iberian life with rituals and everyday scenes. The Festival Flamenco Juanito Valderrama is a regularly held cultural event in Torredelcampo and reached its 30th edition in 2026. The Romería de Santa Ana takes place on the first Sunday in May and is recognised as an event of national tourist interest. It includes a rociera Mass and a procession of the patron saint over the hill.

Olive Oil and Local Life

The Noche de las Migas is a traditional gastronomic event in Torredelcampo, for which public registration is available. Oleocampo has a newly redesigned reception area for visitors and an Oleoteca for people who want to learn about olive-growing culture.

In connection with Torredelcampo’s olive oil culture, Oleocampo organises guided visits to olive farms and oil mills. Oleocampo organises workshops on olive oil tasting and its use. The Centro de Interpretación de Torredelcampo at Oleocampo is dedicated to the properties and use of olive oil. As part of an oleotourism offering, customers are welcomed in Torredelcampo; activities take place there in the morning and afternoon.

For the higher-level travel overview: Jaen.