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Jayena

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About Jayena

Jayena is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Arenas del Rey, 21km from Caves of Nerja.

Jayena is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 1,241, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Jayena sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Jayena to your route.

About Jayena

Jayena is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2005 census (INE), the city has a population of 1237 inhabitants. The village is just north of the Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park. During the Andalusian earthquake of 25 December 1884 more than 58% of the houses

Read more were destroyed, and the rest were badly damaged. 10 to 11 deaths were reported, a number that later rose to 17, and 18 were seriously injured. 87 aftershocks were felt from December 25, 1884 to January 16, 1885.

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Where is Jayena located?

Jayena is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.9492 latitude, -3.8231 longitude.

What is the population of Jayena?

Jayena has a population of approximately 1,241 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
1,241
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.9492, -3.8231

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Jayena

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Frigiliana

Repeatedly voted Spain's prettiest white village, a steep tumble of geranium-draped lanes above the Costa del Sol.

18 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Caves of Nerja

Spectacular caverns containing the world's largest known stalactite and prehistoric paintings dating back 42,000 years.

21 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Balcón de Europa, Nerja

A palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Alhambra

Stunning Moorish palace and fortress complex in Granada showcasing the finest Islamic art and architecture in Europe.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Capileira

Highest of the three whitewashed villages stacked in the Poqueira gorge of the Alpujarras, its flat-roofed Berber-style houses and chimney pots facing Mulhacén. End of the paved climb on the GR-421 before the old Sierra Nevada track.

41 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Sierra Nevada National Park

Mainland Spain's highest peaks, with the Pico Veleta road climbing past alpine lakes to nearly 3,400m near Granada.

42 km · about 50 min drive

famous road

Pico Veleta Road

Europe's highest paved road climbs from Granada past the Sierra Nevada ski station toward the 3,396 m Veleta summit, with hairpins above the clouds and views to the Mediterranean.

42 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Alcazaba de Málaga

A well-preserved Moorish hilltop citadel overlooking Málaga's port, linked to the Roman theatre at its base.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Jayena

  • 23 kmBalcón de Europa, NerjaA palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.
  • 42 kmPico Veleta RoadEurope's highest paved road climbs from Granada past the Sierra Nevada ski station toward the 3,396 m Veleta summit, with hairpins above the clouds and views to the Mediterranean.
  • 76 kmPuerto de la RaguaThe highest paved pass in Andalusia at 2041m, crossing the Sierra Nevada between the Alpujarras and the Marquesado with arid Mediterranean mountain scenery.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Jayena.

Arenas del Rey

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Escúzar

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14 km awayPop. 745

Alhama de Granada

🇪🇸 Spain

16 km awayPop. 6,080

Albuñuelas

🇪🇸 Spain

17 km awayPop. 1,063

Lentegí

🇪🇸 Spain

18 km awayPop. 330

Canillas de Albaida

🇪🇸 Spain

18 km awayPop. 797

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