Peñaflor combines the history of Roman settlement with sacred architecture and local traditions. A notable point of reference is Celti, the ancient predecessor of the town beside the present-day town center. Medium-distance trains between Jaén and Cádiz stop in Peñaflor; check the current timetable before traveling, as train connections and service patterns may change.

Celti and the Casas Cuevas

Celti was inhabited from the 8th century BC to the 5th century AD. From 74 AD, during the Flavian era, it held the status of a municipium civium Romanorum. Its long period of settlement and later Roman legal status are two distinct chapters in the same local history.

Opened in 2011, the Casas Cuevas Archaeological Complex is located in the Barrio de la Morería, in the heart of Peñaflor, beside the remains of the Almohad castle and the parish church of San Pedro Apóstol. It forms part of Celti’s eastern Roman necropolis; later, the spaces were used as living quarters in simple houses. Check the visiting arrangements locally before including the complex in your plans.

A suggested route through the Casas Cuevas area and the historic center also includes Cueva Robledo Blanco. Check the access arrangements before visiting.

Churches, castle and historic architecture

San Pedro Apóstol is a building protected as a Bien de Interés Cultural, marking the transition from Baroque to Neoclassical. Construction began in 1780 and was completed in 1801. Its features include a 16th-century crucifix, a Neoclassical high altar and a historic organ installed in 1801.

Castillo de Peñaflor was designated a Bien de Interés Cultural on June 25, 1985, and entered in the General Catalogue of Andalusian Historical Heritage.

The Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Villadiego also has a distinctive architectural history: it developed from a medieval tower dating to the late 13th or early 14th century. The tower is built in the Mudéjar style, has an octagonal floor plan and is crowned with battlements. The entrance courtyard of the Ermita houses a collection of Roman archaeological objects. Blas Infante’s wedding house in Peñaflor retains its original architecture; Infante married and lived in the house.

Breakfast, festival traditions and a walking route

The local culinary profile includes a traditional Andalusian breakfast made with artisan PanFlor bread, locally produced olive oil and tomatoes from local gardens. A cultural route through Peñaflor includes a visit to the Panflor artisan bakery with a tasting of typical products. Confirm before traveling whether the bakery is currently participating in the route.

During Peñaflor’s Romería, the Virgin of Villadiego is accompanied from the Ermita to the church of San Pedro Apóstol. The Feria, considered Peñaflor’s main festival, begins afterwards. If you want to plan your trip around the festival, check the dates and program each year.

A walking route in the area around the municipality is one way to discover the remains of the Minas de Peñaflor. Check local access conditions before setting out, as they may change.

Hotels for your stay in Peñaflor

Choose your search for hotels in Peñaflor according to your main reason for traveling: Roman history and historic buildings, or a trip for the Romería. If you have a fixed date in mind, a confirmed festival calendar can help you plan the right travel period.

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