Famous Castles of Jaén

10 historic castles and fortresses.

• Santa Catalina Castle — Crowning the hill above Jaén city, this castle offers one of the finest panoramas in Andalucía—an endless sea of olive…
• Baños de la Encina Castle — One of the best-preserved Caliphal castles in Spain, with 14 original towers and walls built in 968 CE. Its oval plan a…
• La Iruela Castle — Dramatically perched on a rocky pinnacle at the gateway to the Sierra de Cazorla, La Iruela Castle integrates a ruined…
• Segura de la Sierra Castle — One of Jaén's most impressive castles, crowning the mountain village of Segura de la Sierra. The birthplace of the poet…
• Alcaudete Castle — A Calatrava Order fortress with a distinctive keep rising above olive groves. Alcaudete Castle was a key frontier stron…
• Burgalimar Castle — Also known as the Castle of Baños de la Encina, this is one of the oldest and best-preserved Islamic fortifications on…
• Lopera Castle — A Calatrava Order castle in the olive-growing lowlands of Jaén. Its twin towers and walled enclosure recall the militar…
• Sabiote Castle — A Renaissance-remodeled fortress near Úbeda, transformed by Francisco de los Cobos into a palatial residence. Its under…
• Jódar Castle — A frontier castle overlooking the Guadalquivir valley, Jódar played a crucial role in the Reconquista of Jaén. Its ruin…
• Alcalá la Real Fortress — The Fortaleza de la Mota is one of Andalucía's most spectacular castle complexes, crowning a hill between Jaén and Gran…