The Spanish Historical Heritage Network (REPAHIS) has included the Fortaleza de la Mota in Alcalá la Real among the essential destinations on its route of castles, fortresses, and palaces for the upcoming May long weekend. This selection underscores the importance of Jaén's historical heritage as a premier cultural tourism attraction in Andalusia.

The monumental complex of Alcalá la Real, located in the Sierra Sur de Jaén and strategically positioned on a historic route to Granada, is described by the Network as an authentic fortified city. It houses the best-preserved medieval urban complex in all of Andalusia, becoming a benchmark for heritage tourism in the province and the region during this holiday period.

The REPAHIS proposal covers a selection of Spain's most outstanding castles and fortresses, including regions such as Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, and Murcia, in addition to Andalusia. The itinerary integrates monuments declared Assets of Cultural Interest and sites of exceptional historical value. In this journey, the Fortaleza de la Mota is positioned as the main Jaén highlight, boosting castle tourism in Jaén and the cultural appeal of Alcalá la Real in southern Spain.

For the province of Jaén, whose historical and archaeological heritage is one of its main tourist assets, this national recognition represents a valuable opportunity. It allows attracting a greater number of visitors during one of the busiest long weekends of the year and consolidating its medieval monuments among the great destinations for cultural tourism in Andalusia.