BAENA: A MILLENNIAL CITY OF OLIVE TRADITION

Baena is a town in the province of Cordoba that conserves important archaeological sites, particularly the Torreparedones Archaeological Park. Its Easter Week tradition is outstanding, where the figure of the Jew and the drum are the protagonists. With its olive-growing tradition, it is home to the oldest designation of origin in Spain.

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Holy Week: Jewish mobs to the beat of the drum

Easter Week in Baena, unique in the world and declared to be of National Tourist Interest, annually welcomes more than 3,000 Jews who, to the rhythm of the drum, mark the evolution of this centuries-old tradition.

The Baena Jew: They wear red embroidered jackets, neckerchiefs, carved metal helmets and striking feather dusters from which long horsehair hangs, an element that differentiates them between coliblancos and colinegros.
Museo de la Semana Santa (Easter Week Museum): get first-hand knowledge of the idiosyncrasies of Easter Week in Baena.
Drumming: Declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO together with the drumming of the Bajo Aragón. In Baena, there is a sculpture that pays homage to this instrument that is so characteristic of the municipality.

Nucete crafts shop: discover the process of making Jewish helmets, drums and traditional Easter Week clothing.

Roman past

Baena has very important archaeological sites, among which the archaeological site of Torreparedones stands out: Declared an Asset of Cultural Interest, it is an ancient Iberian and Roman settlement inhabited from the Copper Age to the Middle Ages, whose maximum splendour was during the Iberian and Roman periods.

Prehistoric remains

Cueva de los Murciélagos de Zuheros: It is 976 metres above sea level, with a tourist route of 415 metres. During your visit, you will descend to a depth of 65 metres. It houses Neolithic and Chalcolithic cave paintings, unique in the world.

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Why is Baena unique?

Baena is not a destination: it is three journeys in one. Are you ready to experience the Passion of Faith, follow in the footsteps of the Roman Empire and travel even further to discover the first art of mankind?

Not to be missed:

La Almedina: a historic labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets that retains the essence of its Moorish past and its traditional Andalusian charm.
Visit to an olive oil mill with oil tasting: learn how olives are turned into liquid gold and enjoy a sensory experience.
Cueva del Yeso: a unique underground jewel in Europe, formed by gypsum crystals and home to a valuable biodiversity, combining geological beauty and ecological richness.
Pastelería Salas: a place where you can try the typical Easter sweets.