History

The oldest evidenced occupation of the municipal area dates back to somewhere between 2000 and 2500 BC, and can be traced in the Cueva de Aro. Further prehistoric references can be found on the hill of the Torre de la Cabeza, where remains from the Copper, Bronze, Iberian, Roman and Medieval periods have been unearthed. The first written reference to a population in Pegalajar is found in the tenth-century work of oriental geographer Al Muqadasi.

Pegalajar

Pegalajar - 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.

Bus Services to Pegalajar

There is a bus service from Pegalajar to Jaén with Autocares Montijano.

The bus station in Pegalajar is located on Calle Baja Fuente.

The tourist office of Pegalajar is located in the Town Hall.

Carnavales
Carnival is celebrated in February.

Semana Santa
Holy Week processions, dates can vary.

Fiesta de la Virgen de la Encarnación
Fiesta de la Virgen de la Encarnación is celebrated the last Sunday of March.

Pegalajar is best known for two of its distinctive natural features; its orchard, and the reservoir known as La Charca, which has collected the waters of the Fuente de la Reja spring since the Middle Ages. Those who enjoy rural tourism and hiking will especially appreciate the town, with a population of 2,800, and its surroundings.