Atardeceres en la Frontera Festival: Nuria Fergó
After winning over audiences during the pandemic with his viral series Diario de Confinamiento, Martín has developed his own distinctive style: warm, intelligent humour, full of keen observation, capable of turning the everyday into a funny, sharp reflection. With more than thirty years' experience and a regular contributor to the programme Todo Es Mentira (Cuatro), his stage presence combines sarcasm, warmth and gentle criticism that invites us to laugh at ourselves.
The programme kicks off on Sunday 1 March with the circular Barranco Morelguillos – Refugio Mojón Blanco route, a 14.3 km trail starting from the Fuente de las Pilas (Mancha Real), ideal for those seeking direct contact with nature.
Saturday 7 March will be a double day. On one hand, the circular route from the Mata Bejid Visitor Centre will take in the Cueva de la Solana, the castle and the village of Mata Bejid, finishing at the Peña del Águila. That same day, the GR-7 will link Jódar and Bedmar along a 9.5 km linear stretch.
Activities continue on Saturday 14 March with the Ruta del Chantre y la Umbría, a 17.14 km route starting from Cabra del Santo Cristo, with free transport from several towns in the region. The following weekend, Sunday 15th, brings two options: the route to the source of the Gargantón River and the Cambil – Mata Bejid (K3) via ferrata, with morning and afternoon slots.
Adrenaline arrives on Saturday 21 March with the Al-Manzur via ferrata in Bedmar (K3/K4). On Sunday 22nd there will be two hiking routes: Cueva de la Graja – Cruz de la Atalaya, and a circular route to the Columpio Gigante de Torres, the latter with a free bus.
Night-time also takes centre stage: on Saturday 28 March with the Puerto de la Mata night trek, a challenge of almost 20 km under Mágina's starry sky.
April arrives in style. On Saturday 11th, mountain lovers can choose between climbing Pico Aznaitín or Miramundos, both highly challenging and with free transport from various towns. On Sunday 12th, the Piedra del Águila – Peralejo route offers a more accessible option, while the Cambil via ferrata opens up further slots.
Cycling takes over on Saturday 18 April with a 68 km circular route between Valdepeñas, Noalejo and Campillo de Arenas. On Sunday 19th, the Piedra del Palo route and a further round of the Cambil via ferrata complete the weekend. The month closes on Sunday 26th with the Río Cuadros – Las Viñas – Torreón route.
The final major event will be on Saturday 2 May, with the Valle del Almadén night trek, 19.7 km starting from Torres, with a free bus from Jaén, Mancha Real and Torres.
With options for every level and a unique natural setting, Sierra Mágina invites you to make the most of spring: walking, climbing, cycling and discovering corners that only reveal themselves to those bold enough to explore them.
In cities such as Jaén, Úbeda, Baeza and Andújar, the crosses have become established as a cultural and tourist attraction. Associations, brotherhoods and community groups compete to put on the most elaborate displays, dominated by geraniums, ivy-leaved geraniums and traditional decoration. In many cases, these spaces are accompanied by music, pop-up bars and side activities that keep the atmosphere lively throughout the day.
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Between 24 and 26 September, festivities are held in honour of the Virgen de Albanchez, patron saint of the town, in whose honour young bulls are run. According to ancient tradition, they are led on foot from the spot known as El Pozo Nevazo, joining the traditional urban route that runs from the slope by the river along Calle Mesón, Santa Ana and Real streets, until reaching the bullring.
The celebration of San Antón — on 17 January — a day on which bonfires are lit, around which roasted potatoes seasoned with salt and pepper are enjoyed, and the so-called caridades de San Antón are handed out, consisting of large bread rings distributed at the parish church of San Bartolomé. On this day, since ancient times, it has been customary to walk each household's working animals around the church, as a gesture of thanksgiving to the saint for the protection he provided them with each year.
Since 1928, the residents of Onsares, a hamlet of Villarrodrigo, have held the pilgrimage of the Virgen Milagrosa on the last Sunday of May, a date suggested to the civil and religious authorities by the village's teacher, Dolores Moya Atienza, so that the village's children could make their first communion during it. Until 1953, when the current hermitage was completed, this image was venerated as the Virgen de Bayonas, a nearby, now-vanished settlement. The people of Onsares also hold further celebrations in honour of the Virgen Milagrosa in November.
Various spots around the town are decorated with crosses. Residents throw themselves wholeheartedly into this tradition, putting in great care, effort and work to achieve results of great beauty. An open-air dance is also held in Calle Vera Cruz, and on the 3rd the Cristo de la Vera Cruz is carried in procession through the streets.