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Begíjar

Begíjar is a town in Jaén district, Andalusia, Spain of about 3,098 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit: 65 forts & heritage, 32 churches and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Yacimiento de Gil de Olid, Catedral de la Natividad de Nuestra Señora de Baeza and Capilla de Los Benavides (Ruinas).

37.9849° N, 3.5309° WPop. 3,098

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Within 30 km94 places
Within 50 km135
Must-see78
Notable101
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Begíjar

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:12 pm

68 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Begíjar
  2. Castillo de Jarafeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Yacimiento de Gil de Olidheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Catedral de la Natividad de Nuestra Señora de Baezaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Castillo de Canenaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Conjunto Arqueológico de la Ciudad Ibero-romana de Cástuloheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Begíjar
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Begíjar?

Yacimiento de Gil de Olid (heritage site, about 6 km), Catedral de la Natividad de Nuestra Señora de Baeza (heritage site, about 7 km), Capilla de Los Benavides (Ruinas) (heritage site, about 7 km), Castillo de Canena (heritage site, about 10 km), Conjunto Arqueológico de la Ciudad Ibero-romana de Cástulo (heritage site, about 12 km), Castillo de Jarafe (heritage site, about 14 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Begíjar?

135 places on Spotwander: 65 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Begíjar?

Palacio Episcopal, about 1 km by road; Yacimiento de Gil de Olid (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Begíjar?

Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de San Pedro y San Pablo (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Begíjar?

Start in Begíjar, visit Castillo de Jarafe, then Yacimiento de Gil de Olid, then Catedral de la Natividad de Nuestra Señora de Baeza, then Castillo de Canena, then Conjunto Arqueológico de la Ciudad Ibero-romana de Cástulo, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.