VIEWS OF LUQUE
Stunning views of the village, with its castle perched atop a rock, standing guard over the village.
From the starting point of the route, we can take in an extraordinary panoramic view, with Luque Castle perched atop its rock, watching over the passing of time. A village of white houses nestled in a basin formed by the various rock formations that surround and shape the village. Limestone, olive trees and white façades are the colours that define life in this village in Córdoba.
"The Stone Bridge (Caliphate Bridge). The Caliphate Route"
The Caliphate-era bridge over the River Palancar, the only one of its kind in southern Córdoba, is a testament to the medieval road network between Córdoba a...
CALIPHATE BRIDGE
This historic 16th-century bridge, which plays a vital role in linking Priego and Córdoba and was renovated in the 16th century, offers a scenic route to Gra...
Four Corners Square
This award-winning spot is notable for its historic two-spout fountain and the Ermita de la Aurora chapel, attracting tourists with its unique charm.
Viewpoint on the Paseo de las Fuentes
Stunning views of the Sierras Subbéticas Geopark, with access to schematic cave paintings on Cangilones Hill.
Viewpoint at the Cueva de la Encantada
This spot offers stunning views of the Sierra de Ahillos, the Alamillo bunkers, La Laguna del Salobral and the Vía Verde del Aceite.
Luque Station
A small village home to the Olive Oil Interpretation Centre, a bunker trail and the Olive Oil Greenway, ideal for food tourism and hiking.
The Enchanted Cave
Located in the town centre, it features Neolithic and Chalcolithic paintings. Ideal for educational visits and workshops on prehistoric painting and cave art.
Luque Castle (Hisn Lukk)
A historic fortress with stunning views, offering access to a museum and a cave. Ideal for guided tours. A combined ticket is available at weekends.
Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption
A Renaissance church with three spacious naves and large side chapels, ideal for guided tours. It is notable for its magnificent stonework and historic locat...
The Alamillo bunkers
Impressive Civil War bunkers, complete with casemates, trenches and underground tunnels, offer a unique educational and architectural experience.
Dolmen of La Lastra
The only dolmen south of Córdoba, facing north, with a square chamber and a narrow passageway, ideal for lovers of archaeology and history.
Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary
Located near Plaza de España and Venceaire Castle, it is notable for its barrel-vaulted architecture and Tuscan columns.
Chapel of St Bartholomew
A chapel with a bell gable, a single nave and a barrel vault. Of particular note is the 17th-century polychrome carving of the local patron saint, depicted w...
Convent Church of Our Lady of Grace
An 18th-century Baroque church with a Latin cross plan, notable for its dome supported by pendentives and its rich plasterwork decoration. The façade is simp...
Aurora Chapel
Traditional architecture with a whitewashed façade and stone doorway, notable for its 18th-century Neoclassical architectural style.
Jesús Nazareno Hospital
An 18th-century building featuring a courtyard and cloister, notable for its façade of multicoloured jasper and marble, making it the perfect place to admire...
Civil clock tower
The Luque town tower, a rare example of 19th-century civil architecture in Andalusia, is notable for its bell clock, which has been stopped since the 19th ce...
Luque Municipal Museum: Land of Frontiers
Located in a historic area, the museum features galleries dedicated to prehistory, ancient and medieval frontiers, and the Spanish Civil War.
Luque Olive Oil Interpretation Centre
Located next to the Vía Verde, it offers olive oil tastings, food tastings, film screenings and a shop selling local olive oils, immersing you in olive culture.
Laguna del Salobral
This wetland in Córdoba is ideal for spotting waterbirds and waders; it is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards and is home to a diverse range of wildlif...
Discover the Greenway
Cycling and walking routes in Andalusia offer views of the Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park, featuring viaducts, stations and rest areas.
Nature reserve
Situated in the Sierras Subbéticas, it offers karst landscapes, hiking trails, a wealth of endemic flora and fauna, and breathtaking views from El Picacho.
Priego de Córdoba Cemetery
It is notable for its main chapel, the mausoleum of the Brotherhood of Charity, and its 19th-century wrought-iron gate.
Luque
The Buitreras area.
This is an area of outstanding environmental importance, as it serves as a nesting and resting place for the griffon vulture. Its shade will accompany you al...
VIEWS OF LUQUE
Stunning views of the village, with its castle perched atop a rock, standing guard over the village.
PLAZA DE ESPAÑA
The true heart of the town, everything in Luque revolves around this magnificent, monumental square.
ROSARY CHAPEL
At the foot of the castle stands this chapel, which houses the town’s patron saint.
CASTLE VIEWPOINT
Spectacular views from this viewpoint; it is undoubtedly the best place to see Luque Castle and the fortified town in all their glory