Rural development association · Valdepeñas de Jaén, Jaén, Spain

Asociación para el Desarrollo Rural de la Sierra Sur de Jaén

A nonprofit rural development association serving ten municipalities in Sierra Sur de Jaén through business grants, olive tourism, stargazing, nature, and cultural programs.

About Asociación para el Desarrollo Rural de la Sierra Sur de Jaén

Rural development in Sierra Sur de Jaén

Asociación para el Desarrollo Rural de la Sierra Sur de Jaén (ADSUR) is a nonprofit organization implementing rural development strategies in the Sierra Sur de Jaén region. Its work is guided by the 2023–2027 Local Development Strategy and earlier 2014–2020 programs, including grant opportunities for businesses and projects in the region.

Area served

ADSUR serves ten municipalities: Alcalá la Real, Alcaudete, Castillo de Locubín, Frailes, Fuensanta, Jamilena, Martos, Torredelcampo, Valdepeñas de Jaén, and Los Villares.

Programs and projects

  • Managing business grants and funding calls under the Local Development Strategy
  • Olive oil tourism and interpretation of the region’s olive-growing heritage
  • Astrotourism: the region has Starlight Reserve status and is part of the Jaén Astronomical Corridor
  • Natural, scenic, and cultural heritage, including flora and fauna inventories
  • Sustainable, ecotourism, and cultural tourism
  • Youth, sports, gender, and cultural programs
  • Cooperation projects and publications, including nature, tourism, and sports guides

Transparency and contracting

The association publishes information on its procurement profile, major and minor contracts, agreements, and job openings.

Contact

Address: Calle Egido S/N, 23150 Valdepeñas de Jaén, Jaén, Spain. Phones: 953 310 216 and 953 311 451. Email: adsur@adsur.es. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

In brief

Rural development, sustainable tourism, and local grants