Kampaoh Cazorla

One of the things that makes this spot so attractive for outdoor enthusiasts is the fact that you can get out on trails without needing to drive – the Pico Poyos de la Mesa hiking area, for example, is about 20 minutes’ walk away. That said, having a car does open up options for getting further out into the countryside, perhaps to the Fuente del Oso hiking area (10 minutes’ drive) or Puerto del Tejo nature reserve (15 minutes). Other hotspots nearby include Mirador de las Palomas (15 minutes) and Arroyo Frío waterfall (20 minutes), or you could set off in search of the source of the Guadalquivir river (half an hour). When you’re not out and about on the area’s trails, you might like to learn about one of the top local products with an olive oil tour at Oleotour Cazorla (40 minutes) or stroll around Castillo de la Yedra (45 minutes), home to an intriguing museum of historic artefacts.