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Cazorla (Jaén)

Population: ~ 8.000

Time difference to London - Time zone GMT/UTC: 1 hour (+/- changes due summertime/daylight saving)

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A small town situated on the western slopes of the Sierra from which its name was taken and surrounded by a dramatic mountain range.

It contains interesting architectural remains from of Iberian, Roman and Arabian origin, mainly dating from the XIV to the XVII centuries.

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Special architectural characteristics

The importance of these monuments, their special architectural characteristics and the natural beautiful setting, have made it possible for Cazorla to be declared a town of "Historic-Artistic interest" by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.

Hospitable city

Cazorla is a very hospitable city whose citizens continue having their typical customs of a small Andalucian city. In summer these customs are mixed with a tourist increase which every year is bigger.

This makes the city have a very interesting and an hospitable environment for the people from Cazorla as well as for the visitors.

Culture & Events

As far as culture is concerned. Cazorla has made an effort to offer the best.

Each year important events take place such as: The International Cycle of Theatre, street theatre, cinema and The Blues International Festival which takes place in July.

As for sports, we have to point out The Table-tennis National Championship.

Feria of Cazorla

In September, the Great Feria of Cazorla is celebrated in which people can enjoy a great variety of typical traditions such as: carriages processions, regional dances, bullfights, sevillanas dancing and everything is accompanied with the local excellent gastronomy.

Cazorla also hasa wide variety of activities such as: multiadventure which takes place in the spectacular Natural Park.

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