March 1 Guided hike to trace the steps of legendary bandit Jaime El Barbudo

Explore the hiking paths of the Sierra de la Pila in Abarán and see a dramatized re-enactment of Jaime’s death in 1824

On 5th July 2024 it was exactly 200 years since the renowned bandit Jaime “El Barbudo” was executed in the Cueva de la Excomunión in the mountains of the Sierra de la Pila, one of his preferred hideouts, and to commemorate the legendary outlaw a series of guided 10-kilometre hikes are being held during autumn/winter 2025-26, all of them including a dramatized recreation of the bandit’s story at the site of his death, performed by the Compañía "Diente de León".

The route follows the hiking path named after Jaime "El Barbudo" (PR-MU 121) in the Sierra de la Pila, and is scheduled to last from 8.45 to approximately 14.00. It is of low to medium difficulty but of course participants should be wearing appropriate hiking gear and bring along a rucksack containing drinking water and a snack.

Registration will become available here, costing 10 euros, or alternatively contact the tourist information office in Abarán (Plaza de la Zarzuela, 1, telephone 660 206730 / 968 770040 x 3869, email oficinaturismo@abaran.es, open Tuesday to Saturday 8.00 to 15.00).

he maximum group size is limited to 25.

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