The location of the region in the transition area between the Betic Cordilleras and the Guadalquivir valley determines a peculiar natural environment where areas of mountain with strong slopes join the countryside plains. The tour of the Guadalquivir in the northern area and the penetration of valleys and streams that have been going through it have allowed it to be an area inhabited since time immemorial.

The municipalities of Mancha Real, Jódar and Huelma, the municipalities that are closest to the central massif, have been made up of small towns, including the people and their dynamism. The massif is a natural obstacle to contact which has, however, led to the preservation of its own features.

Agriculture, particularly olive cultivation, is the main economic activity, with a decisive role in preserving the rhythms of life, traditions and customs. The establishment of the Sierra Magina Designation of Origin for extra virgin olive oil has revalued the sector by contributing to the marketing of its own brands. It highlights the initiatives for the production of organic oil.

The cultivation of fruit, vegetables and extensive livestock, ovine and caprine activity have always been present in the region, as minor activities linked in most cases to self-consumption.

Among its attractions, to highlight the natural heritage; the historical-cultural marked by the traditions, crafts of the spartum, soaps and perfumes of Pegalajar, and as not, its rich and varied gastronomy.

To taste the traditional delicacies, you have to ask for dishes such as the hare rags, the crumbs with turrezno, the poaching of habicholons, the gazpacho, the pipirrana or the peppers with tomatoes, in addition to their tasty pork sausages. From his confectionery to highlight sweets such as wine rosses, flowers and drunkards,

cupcakes, pestives, alfajores, almonds, flakes, sponges, twigs and biscuits, gusanillos, merengues or fig bread, which can be accompanied by their green nut, must and home liquors, or the granised soda called avocado. It is also necessary to test their cherries and their guindas in spirits.

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