This charming town features stunning holm oak landscapes, rich gastronomy centered on Iberian pig, and historic architecture, making it a unique tourist dest...

Villanueva de Córdoba, a town nestled in the midst of a sea of holm oaks, forms part of the largest continuous dehesa forest in all of Europe, located in the heart of Los Pedroches. It is a privileged environment, dotted with ancient holm oaks, shaped by endless stone walls, centuries-old paths, and one of the clearest skies on the planet, officially declared a Starlight Reserve. Villanueva has a vast municipal territory, where the holm oak dehesa dominates the landscape. Here, its most emblematic animal is raised—the “Iberian pig,” the king of the dehesa. This animal completes its rearing by feeding on the acorn, the energetic fruit of the holm oak, during the season known as la montanera. The “jarote” olive grove is a mountain olive grove—olive trees nourished by rivers and streams that run through narrow, boxed-in canyons, as if carved by furious giants. With no herbicide other than sheep, the hillsides bloom with color in spring. The wildlife, especially birds fleeing the harsh northern winters, also find refuge and food in these olive groves. The scenic beauty of the town's surroundings is one of the most appealing tourist attractions for visitors. But we must not forget that, along with Villanueva de Córdoba’s rich cultural, natural, and ethnographic heritage, its tourism appeal is enhanced by one of the pillars of its economy: gastronomy, centered around the Iberian pig with Protected Designation of Origin, and organic olive oil, a true natural juice with no preservatives or artificial coloring—excellent products that delight the palate of every visitor. Walking through Villanueva de Córdoba, you’ll have the opportunity to discover its centuries-old history through its most iconic buildings, including: the parish church of San Miguel, the Audiencia (former courthouse), the current Town Hall, the Convent of Las Obreras, the parish of San Sebastián, and the noble houses of the historic center, where granite—so abundant in this land—shapes a solid post-and-lintel architecture, resulting in an aesthetic of great beauty.EXPLORE THIS CITY▸