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What to see and do in Puente de Génave

What to see and do in Puente de Génave (Sierra de Segura, Jaén): 7 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 2 Monuments · 2 Activities · 1 Historical milestones · 1 Food and drink

When to go to Puente de Génave: festival calendar

May: Fiestas de San Isidro Labrador (del 15 al 17 de mayo)
August: Fiesta del Emigrante (penúltimo fin de semana de agosto)

How far each place is from the centre of Puente de Génave

Central hidroeléctrica Electra San Juan 1.3 km
Puente Viejo romano y castillo de Peñolite 3.3 km

Towns near Puente de Génave

What to see in La Puerta de Segura 5.8 km · 6 places
What to see in Arroyo del Ojanco 8.8 km · 8 places
What to see in Génave 10 km · 8 places
What to see in Torres de Albanchez 13 km · 7 places
What to see in Orcera 13 km · 11 places
What to see in Benatae 13 km · 6 places
What to see in Beas de Segura 14 km · 9 places
What to see in Segura de la Sierra 15 km · 10 places

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What to see and do in Puente de Génave

Puente de Génave
Village
Municipality with 2,191 inhabitants (INE 2025), split off from La Puerta de Segura in 1933.
Puente Viejo romano y castillo de Peñolite
Monument
Bridge of Roman origin over the Guadalimar that gives the town its name, and remains of the Almohad castle of Peñolite.
La segregación de La Puerta de Segura
Historical milestone
Puente de Génave separated administratively from La Puerta de Segura in 1933.
Central hidroeléctrica Electra San Juan
Monument
The municipality's historic hydroelectric plant, alongside the castle of Peñolite and the Roman bridge over the Guadalimar.
Fiestas de San Isidro Labrador
Activity
Patron saint festivals with bull runs and evening street parties.
Fiesta del Emigrante
Activity
Festival with the traditional greasy pole contest.
Embutidos de Peñolite y queso de La Vicaria
Food and drink
Artisan cured meats from Peñolite and cheese from La Vicaria, products of the municipality, along with extra virgin olive oil from Olivar de Segura and coffee from the local factory.