Discover Torreperogil: Minas de Agua, Nature and Culture

Guided tours of the Minas de Agua are planned in Torreperogil for the summer. Participants can explore galleries, cavities and historic passages that were created for the extraction and distribution of water.

Other places: Orcera, Campillo De Arenas, Segura De La Sierra, Fuensanta De Martos, La Puerta De Segura, Cazorla, Jimena and Vilches.

Nature

Part of the municipality of Torreperogil lies within the Alto Guadalquivir natural area. Puente de la Cerrada is a reservoir on the Guadalquivir with a typical wetland landscape and a diverse population of waterfowl. The natural area with the Puente de la Cerrada wetland has been designated a special protection area for birds.

Trails and activities

The initial section of the Cañada Real El Paso has a recreational area with children's play equipment, kiosks, fountains, barbecue areas, tables, benches, trees and a football pitch.

A signposted route of approximately 25 kilometres through olive groves connects Torreperogil with the Renaissance towns of Úbeda and Sabiote. It can be divided into shorter sections for hiking or mountain biking. The information on the total length and the shorter sections can be considered side by side for your own daily planning.

When checking a holiday apartment in Torreperogil, you can compare travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions on the respective offer pages. Such a comparison organises planning by period and type of accommodation, while the destination's landscape, cultural and culinary-speciality themes remain separately viewable.

Culture and history

The Torres Oscuras are preserved parts of an old fortress that was built between 1230 and 1240. The parish church of Santa María is a Gothic church built over much of the 16th century. Santa María retains two portals bearing the coat of arms of Merino, traditionally attributed to Diego de Alcaraz. The Camarín of the Ermita de la Virgen de la Misericordia features Baroque stucco work from the 18th century.

At the Centro de Interpretación of the Minas de Agua, Roman construction techniques, the underground ecosystem and the importance of the mines to Torreperogil are presented through a photo exhibition and an audiovisual feature.

Festivals and cuisine

San Antón is celebrated on 17 January with bonfires, roasted chickpeas and ponche; the ponche is made from wine from Torreperogil, lemonade and sugar. The Romería in honour of the Apostle Santiago is celebrated every year on 1 May with a procession, the bathing of the statue of Santiago, carried on horseback, in the river, and horse races.

Ajillo de berenjenas is a traditional dish from Torreperogil and is prepared with aubergines from the region. During a visit to S.C.A. Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia, visitors can learn about the production facilities opened in 2005, as well as the techniques used to produce its olive oils and wines with the protected geographical indication “Vinos de la Tierra de Torreperogil”. Olive-wood carving is an important local craft in Torreperogil.

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