Sierra de Cazorla, Spain

Sierra de Cazorla

Spain's largest protected area, with pine forests, gorges and the source of the Guadalquivir river.

  • Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
  • Best by car
  • 2 nights
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Things to do

2 days in Sierra de Cazorla

Day 1

  1. MorningHike the Río Borosa trail through the Cerrada de Elías gorge on wooden walkways.
  2. AfternoonDrive to the source of the Guadalquivir, Andalusia's great river, in the pine forest.
  3. EveningStay in Cazorla and see the ruins of Santa María church below the castle.

Day 2

Take a boat on the Tranco reservoir, or look for deer and ibex at dusk.

What to eat

Andrajos, a hearty stew, and local game.

Local tips

Make the most of Sierra de Cazorla

Beat the crowds

Weekends and Easter are busy. Weekdays are calm on the trails.

Best photo spot

The white village of Cazorla below its castle, and the Borosa river's waterfalls.

Getting there

Buses run from Jaén and Úbeda. Easiest by car.

Don't miss nearby

Úbeda and Baeza, the Renaissance towns.

Good to know

The Cerrada de Elías walkway along the Borosa river is the classic hike. Look for ibex, deer and vultures.

Secret spots

2 secret spots near Sierra de Cazorla

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Plan your visit

Getting to Sierra de Cazorla

Getting there

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeMar–Jun, Sep–Nov
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereBest by car
Stay2 nights
CountrySpain

Questions

Sierra de Cazorla: good to know

Is Sierra de Cazorla worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Spain's largest protected area, with pine forests, gorges and the source of the Guadalquivir river.

How many days do you need in Sierra de Cazorla?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Sierra de Cazorla?

The best time to visit is Mar to Jun, Sep to Nov. Weekends and Easter are busy. Weekdays are calm on the trails.

How do you get to Sierra de Cazorla?

The nearest airport is Granada Airport (GRX), about 105 km away. Buses run from Jaén and Úbeda. Easiest by car.

What is there to see near Sierra de Cazorla?

Nearby hidden places include Granada (97 km), Tabernas Desert (109 km) and Las Alpujarras (Capileira) (110 km).

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