La Iruela, Andalusia
Provincia de Jaén · Andalusia · Spain · 1,935 residents
La Iruela is a village in Provincia de Jaén, Andalusia, Spain, home to around 1,935 people. There is one notable place to see in and around town, including Castillo La Iruela. The nearest airport is Granada (GRX), about 1 h 34 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Castillo La Iruela.
- Easy to reach: Granada (GRX) is 66 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in La Iruela
Ranked by how well known they are.
1castle
Tours & tickets in La Iruela
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around La Iruela can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in La Iruela are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach La Iruela and the villages around it is a hire car from Granada (GRX), about 1 h 34 min away.
Best time to visit La Iruela
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Granada (GRX)66 miles, about 1 h 34 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Murcia (RMU)103 miles, about 2 h 25 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Almería (LEI)82 miles, about 1 h 56 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 21 h 39 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Almería (81 miles), Motril (88 miles).
La Iruela is good for
Around La Iruela
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is La Iruela worth visiting?
Yes. La Iruela is known for Castillo La Iruela. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to La Iruela from the UK?
Fly to Granada (GRX), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 34 min by road. Murcia (RMU) is an alternative, 103 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 21 h 39 min.
What is near La Iruela?
Úbeda (21 miles), Baeza (26 miles), Cazorla (0 miles) and Baza (32 miles) are all within an hour or so.