Baños de la Encina, Andalusia
Provincia de Jaén · Andalusia · Spain · 2,611 residents
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Baños de la Encina is a village in Provincia de Jaén, Andalusia, Spain, home to around 2,611 people. There are 3 notable places to see in and around town, including Baños de la Encina and Burgalimar Castle. The nearest airport is Granada (GRX), about 1 h 37 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Baños de la Encina, Burgalimar Castle and Peñalosa.
- Best weather from April to May and September: daytime highs between 25°C and 30°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Granada (GRX) is 68 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Baños de la Encina
Ranked by how well known they are.
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Tours & tickets in Baños de la Encina
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Baños de la Encina can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Baños de la Encina are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Baños de la Encina and the villages around it is a hire car from Granada (GRX), about 1 h 37 min away.
Best time to visit Baños de la Encina
April to May and September: daytime highs between 25°C and 30°C with little rain.
- 14°CJan39 mm
- 16°CFeb63 mm
- 19°CMar109 mm
- 25°CApr10 mm
- 26°CMay41 mm
- 31°CJun29 mm
- 37°CJul0 mm
- 38°CAug1 mm
- 30°CSept28 mm
- 24°COct102 mm
- 19°CNov23 mm
- 15°CDec17 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14°C | 5°C | 39 mm | 8 h |
| Feb | 16°C | 5°C | 63 mm | 9 h |
| Mar | 19°C | 8°C | 109 mm | 9 h |
| Apr | 25°C | 11°C | 10 mm | 12 h |
| May | 26°C | 13°C | 41 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 31°C | 18°C | 29 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 37°C | 22°C | 0 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 38°C | 22°C | 1 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 30°C | 17°C | 28 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 24°C | 14°C | 102 mm | 8 h |
| Nov | 19°C | 10°C | 23 mm | 8 h |
| Dec | 15°C | 5°C | 17 mm | 8 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Granada (GRX)68 miles, about 1 h 37 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Málaga (AGP)111 miles, about 2 h 37 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Seville (SVQ)127 miles, about 3 h by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 21 h 30 min without stops.
Baños de la Encina is good for
Around Baños de la Encina
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Baños de la Encina worth visiting?
Yes. Baños de la Encina is known for Baños de la Encina, Burgalimar Castle and Peñalosa. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Baños de la Encina?
April to May and September, with daytime highs between 25°C and 30°C with little rain.
How do I get to Baños de la Encina from the UK?
Fly to Granada (GRX), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 37 min by road. Málaga (AGP) is an alternative, 111 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 21 h 30 min.
What is near Baños de la Encina?
Jaén (28 miles), Úbeda (25 miles), Baeza (21 miles) and Bailén (5 miles) are all within an hour or so.