Tour of Baños de la Encina

Get to know the historic location of Baños de la Encina with this fascinating guided tour. Discover its medieval castle and observe the figures of the hermitage and other holy spots!

Tour of Baños de la Encina

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Tourist Office on José Luis Messía Avenue to start our guided tour of Baños de la Encina.

Our first stop will be the Muslim castle of Bury Al-Hamma (Burgalimar in Spanish) from the Caliphate period (10th century). A glance at its imposing façade confirms that it's one of the best-preserved castles in Europe and the only one in Europe made of tabiyya (dry mud). We'll walk around its towers and admire spectacular views of the village from inside.

During the excursion, we'll visit the church of San Mateo and the hermitage of Cristo del Llano, noted for its striking figures and decorations, representing one of the best examples of Andalusian rococo baroque. Mirrors embedded in the walls reflect the sculptures and create a spiritual atmosphere.

Then, we'll walk through the historic centre of Baños de la Encina, where we'll admire stately houses and other ancient well-preserved jewels.

Finally, after 2 hours of touring, we'll conclude the tour.

Things to Note

On some occasions, for reasons beyond our control, the interior of some buildings will be closed and we will not be able to access them.