Bailén

Countryside Walks - Bailén

Countryside Walks - Bailén

There are various hiking routes, duly signposted throughout the area, allowing visitors to explore the local flora, fauna, ecosystems and spectacular landscapes full of contrasts and beauty. The routes range between 0.8km and 5.5km, with levels of difficulty mainly rated medium-low, so that anyone can do them without great physical preparation, however, some people choose to combine the routes and travel up to 20km of trails.  

Weather - Bailén

Bailén

Bailén - if you are considering visiting this town you will be interested to check the latest weather forecast for the next few days from the table below.

This weather forecast provided by AEMET (Spanish State Meteorological Agency).

'Wind' in last row of the table below indicates wind direction by a compass letter(s); North, South, East, West and a number which is the the wind speed in km per hour.

Iglesia Parroquial de la Encarnación - Bailén
The church was inaugurated on November 16, 1504, by the Bishop of Jáen, Don Alonso Suárez de la Fuente del Sauce, an event attended by the Counts of Bailén; Don Rodrigo Ponce de León and Doña Blanca Sandoval.

Casa de la Cultura - Bailén
This nineteenth-century house is located on the former Camino de Jaén, one of the main gateways to the city, specifically the Madrid-Cádiz route, which once connected with the old Bailén Castle.

El Vivero Parque - Bailén
This park, of extraordinary botanical richness, is popularly known as “El Vivero” and was constructed between 1893 and 1895, at which time Don Eduardo Carvajal was Mayor of Bailén, from whom the park inherited its name.

Ermita de la Limpia y Pura - Bailén
In 1808, Fray Manuel de Jaén, a Capuchin priest, saw the Spanish troops marching alongside him until they reached the site where they would defend themselves from French offensives.

Ermita de la Solidad - Bailén
This chapel’s history is marked by the two styles distinctly presented in its architecture; the Gothic is reflected in the rectangular nave, divided in four by three pointed arches, all settled since the end of the fourteenth century.

Ermita de Santo Cristo - Bailén
This eighteenth-century chapel once served as a local school, and was subsequently donated by the Bailén families of Corchado and Barreda to the Santa Vera Cruz Brotherhood.

Glorieta Virgen de Zocueca - Bailén
This site was once surrounded by orchards, since it is an abundant natural water source. In bygone times, local men would collect water in jugs from a stone fountain.

Huerta de San Lázaro - Bailén
Commonly known as Huerta del Sordo (Deaf Garden), this garden is an outstanding symbol of the Peninsular War, where both armies converged during the Battle of Bailén in 1808, and is now Declared as a Historical Site of Cultural Interest.

Town Hall - Bailén
The central square, Plaza de la Constitución, was so named in 1933, the same year that the Town Hall was transferred to its current premises.

History of Bailén

Bailén has an important history due to its strategic position. Since prehistoric times, it has been inhabited by populations scattered throughout its municipal territory.

Battle of Bailen Museum - Bailén

Battle of Bailén Museum - Bailén

The Museum of the Battle of Bailén is mainly dedicated to the eponymous historic event of 1808, which was the first open-field defeat of the Emperor Napoleón Bonaparte and provoked a change in the course of the Spanish War of Independence (1808-1814). The museum’s main objective is to recount local history throughout the Battle of Bailén, as well as presenting the locality from different perspectives: patrimonial, historical and emotional.

Festivals - Bailén

Festivals - Bailén

Popular festivals in Bailén are San José Obrero, Día Conmemorativo de la Batalla de Bailén, Romería and Fiestas Locales.

Cabalgata Reyes Magos
The Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January.

Fiestas de San José Obrero
Fiestas de San José Obrero are celebrated the 1st May.

Semana Santa
Holy Week processions, dates can vary.

El Santuario del Rumblar - Bailén

El Santuario del Rumblar - Bailén

The village of Zocueca, a word of Arabic origin linked to the name of María Santísima, is located between the municipality of Andújar and Bailén, approximately 6 km from the latter. The Sanctuary’s construction dates back to 1150, when a poor and rough hermitage was built by the Mozarabic Christians. A small image of Mary was venerated for having protected her elders and later them, by winning King Alfonso VII the fields of Bailén.

Tourist office - Bailén

Tourist office - Bailén

Calle Nuestro Padre Jesús, 2, 23710, Bailén
Tel: 953 67 85 40

Opening Times

Monday-Friday, 09:00-14:00hrs.

Picualia Oleoturismo - Bailén

Picualia Oleoturismo - Bailén

Picualia offers visitors of all ages the chance to learn about the Bailén olive oil culture through a wide variety of activities including a guided tour of their olive groves and mill, tasting sessions and dining. Visitors can explore the harvest, production, bottling and sale of this product, as well as the benefits derived from olive oil. Picualia has a very spacious parking area for coaches.

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