Baños de la Encina Castle Guided Tour
Tour Details
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.
Timetable
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.
Please Note
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays the tour is only available in the morning.
More Information
Duration
45 minutes.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in Spanish.
Included
Spanish–speaking guide
Entry to the Baños de la Encina Castle
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The show represents local culture.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Pets
Permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Baños De La Encina Corporate name: Jose maría rodriguez valle Registered Office: AVDA. JOSE LUIS MESSIA, 2, Baños de la Encina, Jaén, Spain Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 26244066P Contact information Email: turismo@bdelaencina.com Phone: 626818446 This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations
Plaza de Santa María s/n (Puerta del Castillo)
