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What to see and do in Vilches

What to see and do in Vilches (El Condado, Jaén): 5 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

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

How far each place is from the centre of Vilches

Castillo de Giribaile 10 km

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What to see and do in Vilches

Vilches
Village
Municipality with 4,191 inhabitants (INE 2025) that claims to be the town with the most kilometers of inland coastline in Spain, thanks to three reservoirs in its district.
Castillo de Vilches y batalla de las Navas de Tolosa
Historical milestone
The castle was conquered by Alfonso VIII as part of the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212, and in 1231 Ferdinand III ceded it to the council of Baeza.
Castillo de Giribaile
Monument
Fortress in whose archaeological surroundings a 7th-century BC Iberian treasure was documented.
Ermita de la Virgen del Castillo
Monument
Built in the 18th century over the former alcazar of the castle of Vilches.
Gachas de San Andrés
Food and drink
Sweet dish of flour, water, sugar, and croutons traditionally prepared on 31 October.