Baños de la Encina Castle Guided Tour

Explore an imposing fortress in the province of Jaén on this guided tour of Baños de la Encina Castle.

Tour Details

The tour begins at Burgalimar Castle, a fortress of Umayyad origin in Baños de la Encina, Jaén. The guided tour of Baños de la Encina Castle lasts approximately 45 minutes. Participants will enter the castle's walled enclosure and learn about its history as a strategic location in the Guadalquivir valley, significant during the Middle Ages when Muslims and Christians fought for control. In 1212, the Battle of Navas de Tolosa occurred nearby, marking a pivotal confrontation. The tour includes visits to the fortified walled battlements and the Torre del Homenaje, an additional watchtower built after the Christian reconquest. The tour concludes with discussions on other significant aspects of the fortress.

Timetable

Reservations can be made for guided tours in the morning or the afternoon. The afternoon tour allows views of the sunset over the olive groves surrounding Baños de la Encina.

Please Note

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, the tour is only available in the morning.