Castillo de Albanchez de Mágina

Albanchez de Mágina Castle is a Spanish fortification and Bien de Interés Cultural landmark in the Province of Jaén. It is located on the eastern slope of La Serrezuela, in Albanchez de Mágina in a very rugged area, at an elevation of 950 meters, overlooking a large valley.

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Type: Castle
Description: Spanish fortification
Also known as: “Castillo”, “Castillo de Albanchez de Magina”, and “Castillo de Albanchez de Úbeda”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cerro Monteagudo and Sierra Mágina.

Cerro Monteagudo

Peak

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Cerro Monteagudo is a peak, which is situated 2½ km south of Castillo de Albanchez de Mágina.

Sierra Mágina

Nature reserve

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Sierra Mágina is a nature reserve, which is situated 4 km south of Castillo de Albanchez de Mágina.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Torres and Jimena.

Torres

Village

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Torres is a municipality in the province of Jaén, Spain. According to the 2015 census, the municipality has a population of 1,516 inhabitants. Torres is situated 3½ km west of Castillo de Albanchez de Mágina.

Jimena

Village

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Jimena is a city the Province of Jaén, Andalusia, Spain, with 1489 inhabitants according to the National Statistics Institute of Spain in 2007. Jimena is situated 6 km north of Castillo de Albanchez de Mágina.