Coordinates
37.9494°N, 6.1511°W
Elevation
479m
Accommodation
Available
El Real de la Jara is a small village near the border of Andalusia and Extremadura, with a ruined medieval castle overlooking the surrounding countryside. The village has an albergue, cafes, and basic services.
The landscape transitions here from the Andalusian sierra to the more open terrain of Extremadura. The village is quiet and traditional.
El Real de la Jara provides a stopping point between the longer stages of this section, where distances between towns can be considerable.
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Almadén de la Plata
14 km back
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Monesterio
20 km ahead
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El Real de la Jara
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