🇪🇸 Jaén: Andalusia's Emerald in an Olive Sea

"Where ancient trees whisper Roman secrets" 🌳🏰 🌿 The World's Olive Oil Capital 66 million olive trees blanket the hills—each resident "owns" hundreds 20% of global olive oil flows from Jaén's "liquid gold" (cold-pressed perfection) Fun fact: The iconic song "Olive Tree" was inspired by Sanmao's visit here! 🎶 🚗 Road Trip Magic (Granada → Jaén) 125km of free highways winding through endless olive groves Sunlit spectacle: Pruned trees form geometric armies, leaves shimmering like coins 🏰 Timeless Treasures Santa Catalina Castle (8th century): Moorish fortress with "green ocean" views of Guadalquivir Valley Jaén Cathedral: Renaissance masterpiece hiding golden chapels Old Town: Cobbled plazas where medieval gossip still lingers 🫒 Olive Oil Pilgrimage Taste: Peppery picual oils at family-run almazaras (mills) Smell: Crushed olives + mountain air = Andalusia's perfume #OliveOilDreams #HiddenAndalusia