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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 (EN)
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
Torre del Homenaje
Notable church
gotica · S. XV-XVI · Open to visitors
San Mateo
Historic crypt
criptas de San Mateo
Notable hermitage
S. XVIII · Open to visitors
Jesús del Llano
Palace / Manor house
privado
Baroque gem
S. XVII · Open to visitors
camarín barroco
National Historic Site
casco histórico
Natural / national park
Sierra de Andújar
By a lake or reservoir
embalse del Rumblar
White village
Movie village (film locations)
El Capitán Trueno
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.
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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
Petfriendly
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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