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Alhambra
Stunning Moorish palace and fortress complex in Granada showcasing the finest Islamic art and architecture in Europe.
41 km · about 45 min drive
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
Montefrío sits on the route: 20 minutes from Illora, 53km from Jaén Cathedral.
Montefrío is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 6,631, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Montefrío 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 Montefrío to your route.
Montefrio is a municipality in the province of Granada. The ruins of a Moorish castle sit near the highest point. Being built midway between the Sierra de Priego and Sierra Parapanda, and commanding the open valley between these ranges, it became one of the chief frontier fortresses of the Moors in the 15thRead more
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The climate of Montefrío is a continental Mediterranean type. The economy is typically agrarian, with olives as the main crop. The relatively limited industry revolves around agricultural processing such as oil and dairy products. The population is reported as 6,688, with 3,337 men and 3,351 women. Near the town is a vast archaeological site known as Las Peñas de los Gitanos, famous for its prehistoric tombs and remains of Roman and Visigothic settlements.
Montefrío's main road has many shops, cafes, bars and restaurants which are independently run. It leads on to Plaza Virgen de Los Remedios which then leads on to Plaza de España.
Montefrio's primary church is the only round church in the whole of Spain since its recapture from Muslim control. The church is said to have been converted from an old mosque.
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Montefrío is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.3231 latitude, -4.0090 longitude.
Montefrío has a population of approximately 6,631 people, making it a town in Spain.
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Stunning Moorish palace and fortress complex in Granada showcasing the finest Islamic art and architecture in Europe.
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