The tour was excellent. The guide tried to explain the entire complex from its beginnings, and he did a great job, makin...
María José
Explore an imposing fortress in the province of Jaén on this guided tour of Baños de la Encina Castle. You'll be blown away by one of the oldest fortresses in Spain!
Not refundable. This activity doesn't permit modifications.
Plaza de Santa María s/n (Puerta del Castillo)
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María José Santaella González
Málaga, SpainThe tour was excellent. The guide tried to explain the entire complex from its beginnings, and he did a great job, making it very entertaining until t...
Mariló
Murcia, SpainVery entertaining, hilarious, and historically accurate. Chema made our visit truly enjoyable; he was the best guide. He added a unique touch of humor...
Manuel Afán De Rivera
Madrid, SpainShort, but good.
Antonio
Granada, SpainEverything was perfect. A very pleasant and informative visit.
Anónimo
Salobreña, SpainIt was a wonderful experience and we loved your story. And thank you so much for Marian's excellent explanation. We will return to Baños de la Encina....
Encarni
Elda, SpainOur guide Chema was very good.
Maria Rosa Terradas Berguizas
Madrid, SpainPunctual and well explained
Cecilia Pérez García
Maracena, SpainI loved learning about the history of the castle through the centuries.
David
San Sebastián De Reyes, SpainVery well explained and enjoyable.
Daniel Hirschfeld
Montevideo, UruguayExcellent in every way.
Explore an imposing fortress in the province of Jaén on this guided tour of Baños de la Encina Castle. You'll be blown away by one of the oldest fortresses in Spain!
Our tour will begin at Burgalimar Castle: the sturdy fortress of Umayyad origin that dominates a hill in the town of Baños de la Encina, in the province of Jaén.
During the guided tour of Baños de la Encina Castle, which lasts approximately 45 minutes, we'll enter the interior of this incredible slice of history and get a close-up view of its solid walled enclosure. While we observe its solid defensive perimeter we'll learn about the history of this bastion, which in the Andalusian period occupied a strategic location right at the beginning of the Guadalquivir valley. Muslims and Christians fought for control of this area of the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages.
A few kilometres from the castle, in 1212, a key confrontation took place between the two sides: the Battle of Navas de Tolosa.
In addition to contemplating the walled battlements of the fortified complex, we'll also visit the Torre del Homenaje: an additional watchtower built after the Christian reconquest of this territory. We'll end the guided tour by discovering other significant aspects of this amazing fortress.
When you make your reservation you can choose to take the guided tour in the morning or in the afternoon. In the afternoon tour, you'll be able to admire the sunset over the olive groves surrounding Baños de la Encina.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays the tour is only available in the morning.
If you have other questions, contact us
Plaza de Santa María s/n (Puerta del Castillo)
María José Santaella González
Málaga, SpainThe tour was excellent. The guide tried to explain the entire complex from its beginnings, and he did a great job, making it very entertaining until t...
Mariló
Murcia, SpainVery entertaining, hilarious, and historically accurate. Chema made our visit truly enjoyable; he was the best guide. He added a unique touch of humor...
Manuel Afán De Rivera
Madrid, SpainShort, but good.
Antonio
Granada, SpainEverything was perfect. A very pleasant and informative visit.
Anónimo
Salobreña, SpainIt was a wonderful experience and we loved your story. And thank you so much for Marian's excellent explanation. We will return to Baños de la Encina....
Encarni
Elda, SpainOur guide Chema was very good.
Maria Rosa Terradas Berguizas
Madrid, SpainPunctual and well explained
Cecilia Pérez García
Maracena, SpainI loved learning about the history of the castle through the centuries.
David
San Sebastián De Reyes, SpainVery well explained and enjoyable.
Daniel Hirschfeld
Montevideo, UruguayExcellent in every way.
Free cancellation