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What to see and do in Martos

What to see and do in Martos (Área Metropolitana de Jaén, Jaén): 6 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 1 Monuments · 1 Activities · 1 Curiosities · 1 Historical milestones · 1 Food and drink

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What to see and do in Martos

Martos
Village
With 24,462 inhabitants (INE 2025), it is the fifth most populous municipality in the province and claims to be the cradle of the olive grove.
Castillos de la Peña y de la Villa
Monument
Double fortified complex, one atop the crag and another in the town center, whose historic center is declared a Conjunto Histórico (protected historic ensemble).
De la frontera nazarí a la Orden de Calatrava
Historical milestone
Incorporated into Castile in August 1225, the town was granted in December 1228 to the Order of Calatrava, which administered it until 1489.
Semana Santa y Romería de la Virgen de la Victoria
Activity
The Holy Week of Martos was declared a Fiesta de Interés Turístico Nacional de Andalucía (National Tourist Interest Festival of Andalusia) in 2002, and the Romería de la Virgen de la Victoria a Fiesta de Interés Turístico de Andalucía (Tourist Interest Festival of Andalusia) in 2008.
Aceituna marteña
Food and drink
Picual variety known as 'aceituna marteña,' the basis of an olive oil production the town claims as a pioneer.
Buchón marteño
Curiosity
Breed of domestic pigeon native to Martos, traditionally raised in the region, also included in the Starlight Reserve of the Sierra Sur de Jaén.