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What to see and do in Rus

What to see and do in Rus (La Loma, Jaén): 6 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 2 Monuments · 2 Activities · 1 Historical milestones

When to go to Rus: festival calendar

Rus
Village
Municipality with 3,386 inhabitants (INE 2025), which preserves an Arab tower from its 13th-century castle-fortress.
Oratorio rupestre de Valdecanales
Monument
The only Visigothic-era rock-cut hypogeum preserved in southern Spain, carved out of sandstone and granite; it was declared a monumento histórico-artístico (the heritage protection category used between 1931 and 1985) on 21 March 1970.
Álvar Sánchez de Rus en la batalla del Salado
Historical milestone
The local knight Álvar Sánchez de Rus distinguished himself at the Battle of Río Salado (1340) and received the Order of the Band from Alfonso XI.
Torre árabe de Rus
Monument
13th-century defensive tower, the only part still standing of the old castle-fortress of Rus.
Fiesta de Mozos de Rus
Activity
A distinctive tradition of Rus, documented since the 17th century, which according to local tradition originated as a commemoration after a plague epidemic suffered between 1678 and 1693; it combines a religious procession with popular festivities led by the village's young men.
Feria de agosto de Rus
Activity
Patronal fair of Rus, held in early August.