cathedral
Jaén Cathedral
A monumental Renaissance cathedral dominating the olive-oil capital, a model for many churches in Latin America.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Castillo de Locubín
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
About Castillo de Locubín
Castillo de Locubín is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Alcalá la Real, 30km from Jaén Cathedral.
Castillo de Locubín is in Andalusia, Spain, with about 5,100 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Alcalá la Real, about 8 km away.
Castillo de Locubín is a village located in the south-western corner of the province of Jaén, in Andalucia, Spain. According to 2024 INE figures, the village had a population of 3840.
Castillo de Locubín is a pueblo blanco or "white village", so named for the white-washed external walls of the houses. It is located inRead more
the foothills of the Sierra Sur. The Moorish castle is in ruins. The 16th-century church is dedicated to St Peter the Apostle. Castillo's main local crafts are pottery and ceramics. During the first week in June, a cherry fair to celebrate the cherry harvest is held, with competitions for the best liqueurs, desserts and cuisine based on the cherry. Castillo is 11 kilometers north of Alcalá la Real and 2 km from the N432 main road. Monday is market day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Castillo de Locubín?
Within an hour or so of Castillo de Locubín: Jaén Cathedral (30 km), Alhambra (50 km).
Are there any good drives near Castillo de Locubín?
The nearest famous roads are Sierra Nevada road to Pico Veleta (A-395), Pico Veleta Road and Puerto de la Ragua.
Where is Castillo de Locubín?
Castillo de Locubín is in Andalusia, Spain, about 8 km from Alcalá la Real.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,052
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Andalusia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 37.5286, -3.9422
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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Worth the detour from Castillo de Locubín
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Alhambra
Stunning Moorish palace and fortress complex in Granada showcasing the finest Islamic art and architecture in Europe.
50 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Castillo de Locubín
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 68 kmSierra Nevada road to Pico Veleta (A-395)Europe's highest surfaced road climbs from Granada toward Veleta at 3,300m; the upper section is closed to cars but the ascent is superb.
- 73 kmPico Veleta RoadEurope's highest paved road climbs from Granada past the Sierra Nevada ski station toward the 3,396 m Veleta summit, with hairpins above the clouds and views to the Mediterranean.
Driving in Spain
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€4.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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