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What to see and do in Fuerte del Rey

What to see and do in Fuerte del Rey (Área Metropolitana de Jaén, Jaén): 6 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 2 Monuments · 1 Activities · 1 Historical milestones · 1 Food and drink

When to go to Fuerte del Rey: festival calendar

January: Fiesta de San Antón (January 17)

How far each place is from the centre of Fuerte del Rey

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What to see and do in Fuerte del Rey

Fuerte del Rey
Village
Small municipality with 1,348 inhabitants (INE 2025) that lost around two-thirds of its population to emigration after 1950.
Ajoblanco y migas cortijeras
Food and drink
Farmhouse cooking based on olive oil: ajoblanco (cold almond and garlic soup), migas cortijeras (farmhouse-style breadcrumbs), salpicón, and products from the pig slaughter.
Ermita de la Virgen de la Cabeza
Monument
Hermitage located on the Cerro de la Horca, from which a pilgrimage (romería) departs every year toward the sanctuary of the Virgen de la Cabeza in the Sierra Morena (Andújar).
Torre de Macarena y fábrica de harinas Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Monument
The Torre de Macarena and the former Nuestra Señora del Rosario flour mill are part of the historical and industrial heritage of Fuerte del Rey.
Yacimiento de Las Atalayuelas
Historical milestone
Archaeological site documenting the historical depth of the municipal term of Fuerte del Rey.
Fiesta de San Antón
Activity
Festival of the San Antón bonfires, with traditional games around the fire.