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Burgalimar Castle, also known as Baños de la Encina Castle, is an impressive fortress located in the town of Baños de la Encina, in the province of Jaén, Andalusia. This castle was built in the 10th century during the Caliphate of Córdoba, under the rule of Caliph Al-Hakam II. The castle is famous for its Islamic military architecture and its excellent state of preservation. It is surrounded by a robust crenellated wall with fourteen towers, as well as a keep of Christian origin. Its strategic location at the entrance to the Guadalquivir Valley made it an important defensive bastion during the Muslim era. Today, Burgalimar Castle is a national monument and a prominent tourist attraction, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its rich history and enjoy panoramic views of the region.

Openings intended to place various means of defense from within the fortress to attack the enemy.

From the Torre del Homenaje of Burgalimar Castle, we get these spectacular views of the reservoir that provides drinking water supply to several towns in the area, such as Bailén, Villanueva de la Reina, Andújar among others and Baños de la Encina itself.

Access door to the interior of the fortress where we will find the ticket office to pay the price of the tickets. From €11 we can choose a package that includes a guided tour inside the castle, a visit to the church of San Mateo and later a visit to the Sanctuary of Cristo del Llano. Definitely worth it!

Views from outside the Castle from where we can see the impressive wall that surrounds it and can be seen from several kilometers away.

Today, Burgalimar Castle remains a living testament to the region's history and architecture, and its imposing presence on the Baños de la Encina hill attracts visitors interested in exploring its past and enjoying the panoramic views.

Espeluy is a municipality with multiple populations, but its castle is one of the most characteristic elements there. It comes from the time of the caliphate and currently on the road that goes into the center you can see its walls.

The construction of this impressive fortress finished in the year 968 AD. It is one of the ones in the best condition in Europe, since it still preserves the 14 towers. You can take a guided tour for just three euros, although it can also be accessed for free.