Castels in the province of JAÉN, Spain.

Castle of Santa Catalina

Carretera al Castillo

23004 Jaén

The large shape of the former Arab fortress, which was transformed by St Ferdinand III after the reconquest of Jaén, stands at the top of St Catherine's Hill, still ready, it would seem, to see off the enemy.

Castillo de la Yedra

Cazorla

This ancient Roman origin fortress stands on the highest point of Cazorla. It was restored by the Arabs first then again in the 14C.

Route of the Castle

Jaén, Andújar, Arjona, Arjonilla, Baños de la Encina, Torredelcampo, Torredonjimeno, Porcuna, Vilches, Linares, Lopera, La Carolina, Alcaudete, Martos, Bailén

Tlf: 893

Route of Castles in Jaén province.

Castle of La Iruela

La Iruela

The rest of the Castle, Wall and Monastery is the best know monument in La Iruela. Declared Historic Monumentsince 1985.

Castillo de Albánchez

Albanchez de Mágina

El castillo de Albánchez se alza sobre la cima de una peña en la localidad de Albanchez de Úbeda, en el Parque Natural de Sierra Mágina de la provincia de Jaén.

Siles Castle

Siles

What it is of the castle is a cylindrical tower called El Cubo, that conserves a circular vault in first stage and another gothic one in the second, whereas the third floor is outdoors.

Castle of Salvatierra

Cazorla

Located in the top of 'Pecho Salvatierra'. It has a difficult access. It conserves a pentagonal tower and wall remains.

Watchtower of La Iruela

La Iruela

The Wtchtower of La Iruela is located near the Castle, and is in ruins.

Burgalimar Castle

Baños de la Encina

La historia del castillo se remonta a la época musulmana, cuando Al-Hakan II, hijo del rey Abd Al-Rahmán III, lo mandó construir en el año 968. El recinto tiene planta ovoidal con catorce torres de igual altura y forma cuadrada, además de la torre.