Free walking tours in Mogón and what to see

Must-sees

Mogón is a hamlet of Villacarrillo, in the Las Villas area, beside the Guadalquivir and at the gates of the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park. It is a small, quiet village surrounded by olive groves and water: the Guadalquivir and the river Aguascebas meet here, so there are plenty of fountains, bridges and spots to cool off in summer.

On the right bank of the river is the Castellones de Mogón site, an Iberian settlement that yielded pieces such as the relief known as the Horse Tamer. For walking, the road to the Aguascebas reservoir takes you deep into the hills, and from there a path climbs the stream to the Osera waterfall, a demanding but very beautiful route. A few kilometres away, Villacarrillo has the church of La Asunción, by Andrés de Vandelvira.

Free tours and guided visits

There are no free walking tours in Mogón. What you will find is a visit to an oil mill, with a tour of how olive oil is made and a tasting, a good way to understand the olive landscape around the village. Otherwise, the usual format is hiking routes in the natural park, on your own or with local guides, and trips to Úbeda, Baeza or Cazorla.

How long to spend

The village itself can be seen in an hour or two, and with the oil mill visit you fill half a day. If you want to do the Osera waterfall route, set aside another whole morning and wear hiking boots. With two or three days you can combine Mogón with Villacarrillo and a trip to Úbeda, Baeza or the heart of the park. Spring is the best time, as the streams carry more water.

Where to stay

Accommodation in Mogón is mainly rural houses and holiday homes, spread around the village and the riverside market gardens. They are ideal if you want peace and to start walking from the door. If you cannot find a room, Villacarrillo is very close and has more services, and Úbeda is a good base if you prefer to explore the area with more accommodation options.