Mengibar, Andalusia
Provincia de Jaén · Andalusia · Spain · 9,927 residents
Mengibar is a small town in Provincia de Jaén, Andalusia, Spain, home to around 9,927 people. There is one notable place to see in and around town, including Castillo de las Huelgas. The nearest airport is Granada (GRX), about 1 h 17 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Castillo de las Huelgas.
- Easy to reach: Granada (GRX) is 54 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Mengibar
Ranked by how well known they are.
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Tours & tickets in Mengibar
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Mengibar can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Mengibar are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Mengibar and the villages around it is a hire car from Granada (GRX), about 1 h 17 min away.
Best time to visit Mengibar
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Granada (GRX)54 miles, about 1 h 17 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Málaga (AGP)97 miles, about 2 h 18 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Seville (SVQ)120 miles, about 2 h 51 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 21 h 49 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Motril (88 miles), Málaga (93 miles).
Mengibar is good for
Around Mengibar
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Mengibar worth visiting?
Yes. Mengibar is known for Castillo de las Huelgas. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Mengibar from the UK?
Fly to Granada (GRX), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 17 min by road. Málaga (AGP) is an alternative, 97 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 21 h 49 min.
What is near Mengibar?
Jaén (14 miles), Úbeda (24 miles), Baeza (19 miles) and Bailén (9 miles) are all within an hour or so.