historic highway
Despeñaperros Gorge
The dramatic granite defile that has carried every road from Madrid into Andalusia for centuries; the A-4 now sweeps through this natural-park gorge of jagged rock walls.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
La Carolina is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Carboneros, 14km from Despeñaperros Gorge.
La Carolina is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 15,306, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, La Carolina 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 La Carolina to your route.
La Carolina is a city and municipality located in the province of Jaén, Spain. According to the 2024 census, the municipality has a population of 14,681 inhabitants.
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La Carolina is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 38.2756 latitude, -3.6153 longitude.
La Carolina has a population of approximately 15,306 people, making it a town in Spain.
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Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
Full driving guide for Spain3 notable places within an hour's drive.
historic highway
The dramatic granite defile that has carried every road from Madrid into Andalusia for centuries; the A-4 now sweeps through this natural-park gorge of jagged rock walls.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO ensemble of golden Renaissance palaces and chapels amid an endless sea of Andalusian olive groves.
36 km · about 40 min drive
cathedral
A monumental Renaissance cathedral dominating the olive-oil capital, a model for many churches in Latin America.
59 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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