Cascajales

Cascajales is a locality in Jaén, Jaén, Andalusia. Cascajales is situated nearby to the locality Las Umbrías, as well as near Fontanares.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Dominican priory, La Guardia de Jaén.

Dominican priory, La Guardia de Jaén

Monument

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The Dominican priory of La Guardia de Jaén, known from its dedication as the Convent of Santa María Magdalena de la Cruz, was founded for a community of friars of the Dominican Order in the town of La Guardia de Jaén in the province of Jaén in Andalusia, Spain. Dominican priory, La Guardia de Jaén is situated 3 km southeast of Cascajales.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Puente Jontoya and La Guardia de Jaén.

Puente Jontoya

Hamlet

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Puente Jontoya is a hamlet, which is situated 2½ km west of Cascajales.

La Guardia de Jaén

Village

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La Guardia de Jaén or Guardia de Jaén, La, and the old Mentesa Bastia at Iberic and Roman era, is a small city located in the province of Jaén at western end of Sierra Mágina, on the Cerro de San Marcos, near the promontory of Cerro de San Cristóbal, from where it dominates the valley of the river Guadalbullón. La Guardia de Jaén is situated 3 km southeast of Cascajales.