The monumental appearance is maintained on the inside, where the impressive 20 m. high crossed arches of the main living room, the dining room, with a marked Arabic character, and the comfortable and friendly bedrooms with magnificent panoramic views stand out. Nearby activities include trekking. The ensemble, decorated in soft shades, is complemented by a varied gastronomic display: 'ajo blanco' (cold garlic and almond soup), partridge salad, 'pipirrana' (tomato and cucumber salad) Jaen-style spinach (with egg). The Parador is located on the top of the Cerro de Santa Catalina, just 3 miles from the capital; the main accesses are by the N-323 main road from Bailen-Motril and the N-324 from Cordoba. The privileged location of the Parador on Santa Catalina Hill offers it the character of defensive bastion of the Jaen horizon. Origin and destination to discover the charm of the Andalusian Renaissance, the hotel has a refreshing swimming pool which, along with the exterior stone, offers protection from the burning sun which inundates the surroundings.