WHAT TO DO?
We are located in a natural passage, frontier between the meseta (plateau) and the Andalusian coast. This strategic location was the battlefield of one of the battles that change the course of our history, the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa. La Carolina was elected by Charles the 3rd as the capital of the New Populations of Sierra Morena, “one of the most ambitious Enlightenment projects of the 18th century Europe”. This was a land of mining thanks to its richness in gold and silver, which left us with a mining landscape that still can be visited today.
20 minutes away, we have one of the most beautiful villages of Spain: Baños de la Encina. 45 minutes away: Úbeda, Baeza, Jaén… This privileged ocation has a grat variety of activities arouf Hotell la Perdiz.
Sierra Morena and Natural Park of Despeñaperros
- Flora and fauna sightseeing (wild Iberian lynx, deer rutting season, Iberian imperial eagle…) - Hiking routes. - Cyclo-tourism. - Canoe routes.
Oleotourism
- Guided visit of the olive press and olive tasting in OroBailén.
Museums and Interpretation centres:
La Carolina: - La Carolina museum. Santa Elena: - Interpretation of the Historical Patrimony and Cultural of the Natural Park of Despeñaperros. - Museum of the Battle of the Navas de Tolosa. Bailén: - Interpretation Centre of the Battle of Bailén. Linares: - Interpretation Centre of the Mining Landscape.Guided visits
- New Populations: La Carolina, Carboneros, Guarromán, Santa Elena - Baños de La Encina. - Linares: Archaeological city of Cástulo. - Úbeda and Baeza.
Astronomical tourism
- A big part of the territory is recognized as “Starlight Reserve”.
Hunting
- This area has famous public and private hunting reserves and big cattle meadows dedicated to the breed of the toro de lidia.
Cuisine
- From our partridge pâté, cuisine based upon extra virgin olive oil, hunting cuisine, traditional bakery.