Casas Capitulares - Los Villares
These houses were built on the site of previous ones, according to the proposal of the Council raised in 1769 to the Royal Council of Castile and authorized on June 14, 1773.
Los Villares
Palacio de Vizconde - Los Villares
The Viscountcy of Los Villares was created by royal decrees of Felipe V issued on September 15, 1707 and May 2, 1708, and handed over to Don Francisco de Zeballos y Villegas Sainz y Solórzano (1655-1709)
Almazara Jiménez - Los Villares
The beginnings of the family-owned Almazara Jiménez oil mill date back to the end of the nineteenth century.
Bus Services - Los Villares
Ana Alvaro Armenteros provide a several a day bus service M171 from Jaén city (Bus Station), Jabalcuz (outside) to Los Villares.
Weather - Los Villares
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Los Villares - 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.
San Juan Bautista Church - Los Villares
The original temple was founded by Juan de Requena and Bastián Ruiz del Salto on April 22, 1539, dedicated to SanJuan de Bautista.
Los Villares Tourist Office
The Los Villares Tourist Office is located in the town Hall in Plaza Fernando Feijoo.
Los Villares Festivals
Festivals in Los Villares are the Three Kings, the Carnival, Semana Santa, Fiestas de San Juan Bautistaare.
History of Los Villares
A prehistoric civilization is suggested by various cave paintings on the walls of the Los Cañones area, bordering Jaén. There are also indications of Iberian and Arab settlements and remains of Roman civilization, including such treasures as coins, jewels and utensils found throughout the area.Many of these remains are now housed in the Archaeological Museum of Jaén.
Los Villares
Los Villares is situated in the midst of the Sierra de Jaén mountains, on the banks of the Frio River, to the south of the capital of the province. It is surrounded by olive groves and is famous for its wicker crafts. It has about 6,020 inhabitants.