Fascinating villages to explore, dating from Arabian times : Iznatoraf and Chiclana de Segura:

Iznatoraf	Chiclana de Segura

Renaissance towns:  Ubeda and Baeza

Úbeda	Baeza

Gastronomy, shopping and cultural events:

-  Local dishes
Only breakfast is usually served at home. Nevertheless, you can order local dishes from an excellent caterer in the same village. Ask also for a cook if you should need one

Shopping:

- Handicrafts made from olive wood

- Handmade clay pottery

- Best quality olive oil bought in the local distillery

- Traditional handmade local pork: sausages, etc.

- Local cakes and biscuits

Cultural events in Santisteban del Puerto:

- International bi-annual guitar competition, celebrated in El Almoraduz

- National bi-annual sculpture competition sponsored by the town-hall

- Bi-annual literature prize: short stories, sponsored by the town-hall

- Local fiestas honoring the Virgen del Collado, the village patron

- Holy week processions