Castillo de Locubín facts for kids

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Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Andalusia
Province	Jaén
Municipality	Castillo de Locubín
Area
• Total	104 km2 (40 sq mi)
Elevation	706 m (2,316 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	4,120
• Density	39.62/km2 (102.6/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

Castillo de Locubín is a charming village in the south-western part of the province of Jaén, located in Andalusia, Spain. In 2018, about 4,120 people lived here.

Discover Castillo de Locubín!

Castillo de Locubín is known as a pueblo blanco, which means "white village." This name comes from the bright white walls of its houses. The village sits at the foot of the Sierra Sur mountains.

What Makes it Special?

• Historic Castle: You can see the ruins of an old Moorish castle. It reminds us of the village's long history.
• Old Church: There is a beautiful church from the 16th century. It is dedicated to St Peter the Apostle.
• Local Crafts: People in Castillo de Locubín are skilled at making pottery and ceramics. These are popular local crafts.
• Cherry Fair: Every year, in the first week of June, the village celebrates a special cherry fair! This event celebrates the cherry harvest. You can find competitions for the best cherry liqueurs, desserts, and dishes.

Getting Around

Castillo de Locubín is about 11 kilometers north of Alcalá la Real. It is also very close to the N432 main road, only 2 kilometers away. If you visit, remember that Monday is market day in the village!

See also

Learn more about Castillo de Locubín in Spanish!

• In Spanish: Castillo de Locubín para niños