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The Rumblar Reservoir Dam is located on the Rumblar River, in the municipality of Baños de la Encina. Built in 1941, this gravity-type dam is made of masonry and concrete. It has a height of 64.9 meters and a crest length of 220 meters. The reservoir's natural environment is listed as a Site of Community Interest, notable for its biodiversity and the presence of species such as the Iberian lynx, the black stork, and various birds of prey. Furthermore, on one of its banks is Tamujoso Beach, a popular area for sports activities such as canoeing and sailing.

The Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Head is located in the Sierra de Andújar Natural Park. This sanctuary is one of the oldest in Spain, with a history dating back to the 13th century. It is known for its impressive Gothic architecture and religious significance, making it a very popular pilgrimage site. Every year, on the last weekend of April, a pilgrimage is held in honor of the Virgin of the Head, attracting thousands of pilgrims from all over Spain. During this festival, devotees climb the Cabezo hill, where the sanctuary is located, to pay homage to the Virgin.

Cardeña is a town in the north of the province of Córdoba with a population of just over 1,400 inhabitants, at an altitude of 821 meters above sea level. The municipality of this beautiful town includes the small towns of La Venta del Charco and Azuel. The population trend, as in most towns in Spain, has been declining, with a loss of almost 500 inhabitants since 1979. It's worth stopping by its bakeries selling bread and typical local pastries, as well as traditional cured meats, and of course, enjoying a few beers while enjoying its gastronomy.

Cardeña is a small but historically and naturally important municipality in the region. It is located in the northeast of the province of Córdoba and is part of the Parque Natural Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro, a protected natural area. Cardeña is an ideal place for a break by bike, good food and nature worth seeing. Perfect for a bike tour with a culinary break in picturesque surroundings! The region was sparsely populated for a long time and was strategically used as a border area between Christian and Muslim dominions in the Middle Ages. During the reign of Charles III (1759-1788), Spain encouraged the settlement of remote areas. As a result of this colonization policy, several small villages were created in the Sierra Morena, including Cardeña.

Aldea del Cerezo, a small, historic settlement in the Parque Natural Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro, offers excellent conditions for exceptional stargazing. The region is part of the Reserva Starlight Sierra Morena, which is known for its exceptionally clear night skies with little light pollution. This award guarantees optimal conditions for nighttime sky observation. The secluded location of Aldea del Cerezo, far from major cities, minimizes light pollution and allows an unobstructed view of the firmament. The surrounding landscape with its rolling hills and open spaces offers ideal vantage points for astronomy enthusiasts. In the area around Aldea del Cerezo, one can not only explore the impressive architecture and history of the settlement, but also take the opportunity to admire the clear night skies and observe the stars in an incomparable setting.

Since 1227, the date on which the apparition of the Virgin of the Head to Pastor Juan de Rivas is recorded, the celebration of the pilgrimage is commemorated on the last Sunday of April of each year, although the apparition took place on the night of the 11th. to August 12, 1227 in whose memory a kind of small pilgrimage is also celebrated on that date in the same Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Head.

Impressive Basilica full of history that guards the Virgen de la Cabeza, patron saint of Andújar and the Diocese of Jaén, becoming the oldest Pilgrimage in Spain since 1227

The Batanera Waterfall and Shelter is located in the Alcudia Valley and Sierra Madrona Natural Park. Route 10.- LAS LASTRAS- LA BATANERA