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Castle of Baños de la Encina
The impressive silhouette of the castle of Bury al-Hamma dominates the rural landscape of the town of Baños de la Encina
Andalucía / Jaén
JaénAndalucía
Baños de la Encina
JaénAndalucíaIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Little tourist affluence foreseen.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
420m
ALTITUDE
968
CASTILLO CALIFAL
2.500
INHABITANTS
14
TORRES
What you'll find here
Castle / Fortress
monumental · S. X
Burgalimar
Keep tower
en pie · S. XV · Open to visitors
Tower of Homage
Notable church
gotica · S. XV-XVI · Open to visitors
San Mateo
Historic crypt
crypts of San Mateo
Notable hermitage
S. XVIII · Open to visitors
Jesus del Llano
Palace / Manor house
privado
Gothic gem
S. XV-XVI · Open to visitors
San Mateo Church
Baroque gem
S. XIII–XVII · Open to visitors
Burgalimar Castle (Baroque dressing room)
National Historic Site
historical center
Natural / national park
Andújar Mountains
By a lake or reservoir
Rumblar reservoir
White village
Movie village (film locations)
Captain Thunder and the Holy Grail (2011) - movie
Film locations
- Captain Thunder and the Holy Grail(2011)Film
Baños de la Encina, located in the Natural Park of Sierra de Andújar.
Baños de la Encina, one of the Most Beautiful Villages of Spain, is a destination that conquers from the first moment. Located in the heart of the Sierra Morena and embraced by the Rumblar reservoir, the village is presented as a historical jewel crowned by its majestic Almohad castle, a fortress that for centuries acted as a key strategic point between the Christian and Andalusian territories and was the scene of exciting encounters between cultures.
To walk through its streets is to travel back in time. Declared a Historic-Artistic Site, Baños de la Encina offers an exceptional heritage: th
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What to see
Places of interest
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Hermitage of Jesús del Llano and its baroque chapel
In the middle of the Santo Cristo's landing, this sober building of a single nave and belfry on the main façade rises. B
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Peñalosa Oilfield
At 3 kilometers from Baños de la Encina we find the site of Peñalosa, a Bronze Age settlement that since 1986 has been e
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San Mateo Church
The parish church of San Mateo was erected in the last third of the 15th century with a Gothic design, as can be seen in
What to do in Baños de la Encina
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
Route of the Peoples of the Kingdom and the Caliphate passing through Baños de la EncinaMULTIEXPERIENCES
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ROUTE
Route of the Peoples of the Kingdom and the Caliphate passing through Baños de la Encina
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EXPERIENCE
Discover the millenary town of Baños de la Encina
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What to do
Experiences by category
Nature
Hiking, landscapes and natural areas
Culture
Monuments, museums and historical heritage
In the family
Activities for all ages
Heritage
Properties of cultural interest and historic architecture
Pet-friendly
Spaces and activities to go with your pet
Gastronomy
Restaurants, local products and culinary tradition
Location
Baños de la Encina is located in Jaén, Andalucía.
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Motorhome areas
Where to stay overnight and refuel services with your motorhome in Baños de la Encina.
Baños de la Encina Caravan and Camper Area
20 €/night22 seats · Services only: 5 € · Pets allowed · Managed by Baños de la Encina Caravan and Camper Area
Area services
- Drinking water
- Grey water drainage
- Sewage emptying / chemical toilet
- Electricity
- Wi-Fi(no data)
- Showers
- Washing machine(no data)
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Picnic area
- Fenced / guarded enclosure
Views of the caliphate castle; historic center ~10 min on foot. Indicative rate 2025-2026: ~20 € per night (2 pers. + vehicle), electricity ~5 € extra - confirm when booking. Rural environment (possible noise from animals on adjoining farms). Very narrow village streets; no parking in the center with motorhome.
- Access:
- Private area on Camino Cascarrillo (field, access with care in narrow sections; motorhomes >8 m may be tight). Fenced enclosure with access by night code. Reception opening hours 08:00-21:00. Swimming pool optional with supplement in season.
- Phone:
- +34 633 624 822
Overnight parking on J-5042 road.
Free overnight stay8 seats · Pets allowed · Managed by Baños de la Encina City Council
Area services
- Drinking water
- Grey water drainage
- Sewage emptying / chemical toilet
- Electricity
- Wi-Fi
- Showers
- Washing machine
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Picnic area
- Fenced / guarded enclosure
Free municipal alternative to the private area of Cascarrillo (full services for a fee). Stores, gas station and caliphal castle a few minutes away. Somewhat uneven; no shade.
- Access:
- Municipal parking lot next to the J-5042 (outskirts), ~8 km from the A-4. Paved enclosure with delimited spaces and lighting. Overnight stay free of charge; no emptying or water.
- Phone:
- +34 633 624 822
Carga eléctrica
Puntos de recarga para vehículos eléctricos
Cerca del pueblo(44 puntos)
A 0.3 kmMega-rápido · 150 kW
EndesaCalle RumblarA 5.8 kmRápido · 22 kW
ITV GuarrománAutovía del SurA 6 kmMega-rápido · 250 kW
Tesla (including non-tesla)Restaurante Andamur SN Polígono Industrial de Guadiel Guarromàn, GuarromànDatos: OpenChargeMap (CC BY 4.0)
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