Lake Negratin, one of Europe’s largest lakes, situated at the foothills of Mount Jabalcón, famous for its hot springs baths, which had great prestige in Roman times and in the Arab Andalusian period,  is located between two natural parks, to the south, Sierra de Baza, and to the north, Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas.

            The surrounding landscapes of the Baza and Lake Negratin areas can only be described as stunning.  Contrast is the key feature of the surrounding area – varying from the cobalt blue coloured lake to a Grand Canyon-like backdrop on the north shore of the lake to the wooded southern slope of Mount Jabalcón with its hot springs and wildlife.  Beyond the lake to west lies a moon-like badlands landscape followed in the horizon by the snowy peaks of Sierra Nevada.  Just minutes either to the north or south lies the immense Cazorla National park known for its waterfalls and wildlife and to the south Sierra Baza known for its wooded mountains, deer and flora.

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        The Troglodyte towns nearby of fascinating beauty, are comprised of over 80% of cave houses.

  

                                          

        Cuisine                                                                                                                                                                                              

    Olla. Migas (dish made with bread, garlic, oil and bacon). Gachas (salty porridge). Pipirrana (dish made of tomatoes, cucumber, onions, green peppers and seasoning). Roast kid. Roast Lamb.

    Sweets: Roscos de vino (batter rings). Mantecados (round cinnamon and almond flavoured cakes). Cakes. Fairy Cakes.

 

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Photo Gallery
Lake Negratín & Jabalcon hill	Lake Negratín

 

        Aquatic Sports at Negratín Lake: Click here

 

Views of Freila from Mount Jabalcón

 

 

   Other towns in the region

Cuevas del Campo

 

Bácor

 

Carramaiza