Discover Quesada

When planning a stay in Quesada, you can focus on nature, archaeological history, art or local festivals. If you’re looking for a hotel in Quesada, first consider whether you’d prefer to shape your stay around the landscape and hiking trails, or around museums, the townscape and local traditions. These different themes offer practical starting points for planning your trip.

Landscape, River Source and Cave

The eastern and southern parts of the Quesada area lie within the Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park. The vegetation in the park area within the municipality includes, among other species, Corsican pines, Aleppo pines, yews and numerous endemic plant species. The source of the Guadalquivir lies within the municipality, at La Cañada de las Fuentes. The natural surroundings thus extend from the vegetation of the protected area to the source of a major river.

Cueva del Agua is a natural limestone cave where the water of the Río Tíscar meets the rocks of Monte de Caballo. Access is via a paved road from the A-6206; from the car park, stairs lead to a low, narrow tunnel. Take this route into account when planning your visit, and check current conditions beforehand, as they may change.

Museums, Archaeology and the Old Quarter

The Museo Miguel Hernández - Josefina Manresa dedicates six exhibition rooms to the life and work of the poet Miguel Hernández and his wife, Josefina Manresa. Their lives and work are presented chronologically; the exhibits may change. The CIPAQ, the Centro de Interpretación del Patrimonio Arqueológico de Quesada, showcases the municipality’s prehistoric and Roman heritage. This includes Levantine and schematic rock art, recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage in 1998.

The Museo Rafael Zabaleta offers a different focus, displaying numerous oil paintings, watercolours and drawings, as well as other modern art collections. Its exhibitions may also change. Together, the museums offer different ways to explore literary and art history, as well as Quesada’s archaeological heritage.

The Villa romana de Bruñel includes an Iberian necropolis dating from the 4th century BC and a Roman settlement occupied from the 2nd to the 4th century AD. If you’d like to visit the villa, arrange your visit through the Quesada Tourist Office. In the old quarter, white streets and traditionally styled houses decorated with flowerpots, flowers and garden beds shape the townscape. The entrance is through the arch of de la Manquita de Utrera, which is of Visigothic origin.

Hiking and Local Festivals

Stage 12 of the GR247 passes through the municipality of Quesada. A municipal hiking guide published in 2020 also presents 20 routes of varying lengths and difficulty, and includes technical information, tracks, maps and photographs. These details offer different points of reference when choosing a route. Trail conditions can change, so check them locally before setting out.

The festivities of San Sebastián take place from 19 to 21 January. The procession includes flag displays and concludes with a Luminaria, where products from the traditional slaughter and wine are sampled. The annual programme may vary. The celebration of San Antón also features street bonfires and food: migas, as well as roasted morcillas, chorizos and tocino, are among the local traditions. The programme may also vary from year to year.

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