Jaen

• Getting there and away

• Getting around

• Contact Addresses

• Where To Eat

• Shopping

• Leisure and nightlife

• Point of interest

By Air:
The Airport Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén connects Granada and Jaén with the most important capitals of Spain.
Address: More than a hundred kilometers of Jaén
Tel: (+34) 902 40 05 00
Tel: (+34) 902 40 47 04 (AENA Customer Assistance Service)
Web: www.aena.es 

By Train:
RENFE train station service to:

• Córdoba (1½ hours, one at 08.00am)
• Seville (three hours, one at 08.00am)
• Cadiz (4 hours and 45 min, one at 08.00am)
• Madrid (four hours, four daily)

Address: Plaza de las Culturas, s/n
Tel: (+34) 953 27 02 02 / 902 24 02 02
Web: www.renfe.es

By Bus:

• The bus station
  is 250m north of Plaza de la Constitución.
  Address: Plaza Coca de la Piñera, s/n
  Tel: (+34) 953 25 01 06 / 953 23 23 00
  
  Destinations include:
  • Granada (1½ hours, 14 buses daily)
  • Baeza (45 minutes, up to 13 daily)
  • Úbeda (1¼ hours, up to 13 daily)
  • Cordoba (1½ hours, eight daily)
  • Cazorla (two hours, two daily)
  • Madrid (four hours, up to five daily)

• Transfer Jaén
  Tourist Transport: from / to Airport Federico García Lorca - Jaén
  Tel: (+34) 902 11 21 74
  Web: www.transporteaeropuertogranadajaen.es

By Car & Moto:

* Roads:

• From Madrid on the national road N-IV to Bailén (291 km). In Bailén take N-323 (Motorway Bailén-Granada) to Jaén (42 km).
• From Granada on the N-323 motorway Bailén- Granada (93 km)
• From Cordoba on the N-IV (30 km), turning off the N-324 to El Carpio, Bujalance, Porcuna Torredonjimeno and Jaén. (80 km)
• From Albacete take the N-322 to Úbeda (208 km) and N-321 from Úbeda to Jaén. (59 km)

* Car rental companies:

• Avis: www.avis.es  
• Europcar: www.europcar.es
• Hertz: www.hertz.es 
• Alamo: www.alamo.com

By Bus:
The urban buses run from seven in the morning until eleven at night and connecting the various neighborhoods of the capital, its streets, squares and parks.
For more information: (+34)900 72 72 73, from 09.00 to 14.00 and 16.00 to 21.30 in  

By Car:

* Car rental companies:

• Europcar
  Address: Estacion de tren, Plaza Jaén por la paz, s/n
  Tel: (+34) 953 26 60 11
  Web: www.europcar.es 

• Hertz
  Address: Centro Comercial La Loma, Carretera Bailen- Motril 323, Km 38
  Tel: (+34) 953 22 29 54 - 55
  Web: www.hertz.es
  Opening hours:
  Mon- Fri: 09.00am- 01.30pm & 05.00- 07.30pm
  Saturdays: 09.00am- 02.00pm, closed Sundays 

• Alamo
  Address: Plaza Jaén Por La Paz, Estación Ffcc
  Tel: (+34) 953 25 59 63
  Web: www.alamo.com 

By Taxi:
Jaen has an extensive network of taxis. Their stops are located in different parts of the capital. The most important are the Plaza del Dean Mazas, Hospital, Plaza de San Francisco, Avenida de Andalucía (Universidad Popular), Municipal Park and Virgen de la Capilla.

• Radio Taxi
  Tel: (+34) 953 27 10 10

On Foot:
Jaén is an ideal city to explore on foot. The best option is to leave the vehicle in any of the several public car parks located in the capital. The most important are in Plaza de los Perfumes, Plaza de la Constitution, el mercado de San Francisco, Municipal Park, , La Merced, La Salobreja and Alameda.

* Emergency:

• Comisaría de Policía (Police Station)
  Address: Calle Arquitecto Bergés, 11
  Tel: (+34) 953 29 51 17

• Policía Local (Local Police)
  Address: Calle Virgen de la Cabeza
  Tel: 092

• Policía Nacional (National Police)
  Address: Calle Arquitecto Berges, 11
  Tel: 091

• Guardia Civil (Civil Guard)
  Tel: 062

• Protección Civil (Civil defense)
  Address: Avenida Andalucía, s/n. Parque de Bomberos
  Tel: (+34) 953 27 67 30 / 953 29 59 93

• Bomberos Urgencias (FIRE)
  Address: Avenida de Andalucía, s/n
  Tel: 080

• Emergencias (Emergency)
  Tel: 112

• Cruz Roja (Red Cross)
  Tel: (+34) 953 25 15 40

* Medical Services:

• Health Emergency
  Tel: 061

• Distrito Jaén
  Address: Arquitecto Berges, 10
  Tel: (+34) 953 00 65 13

      Hospitals:

• Hospital Ciudad de Jaén
  Tel: (+34) 953 29 90 21

• Hospital Universitario Princesa De España
  Address: Carretera Bailén - Motril, s/n
  Tel: (+34) 953 28 06 50

• Hospital Doctor Sagaz
  Address: Carretera Castillo de Santa Catalina, s/n
  Tel: (+34) 953 00 89 00

      Pharmacies:

• Farmacia Abad Raya R.
  Address: N. Tolosa, 8
  Tel: (+34) 953 22 04 46  

• Farmacia Abolafia de Llanos A. J
  Address: Paseo Estacion, 12
  Tel: (+34) 953 27 41 87

• Farmacia Almagro Lopez M. J
  Address: Sevilla, 8
  Tel: (+34) 953 25 01 78

• Farmacia Becerra Lomas M. I
  Address: Plaza Belen, 6
  Tel: (+34) 953 22 28 91

* Ayuntamiento (Town Hall):
Address: Plaza Santa María, 1
Tel: (+34) 953 21 91 00 / 900 72 72 73
Web: www.aytojaen.es

* Tourist Offices:

• Oficina de Turismo
  Address: Calle Ramón y Cajal, 1
  Tel: (+34) 953 19 04 55 / 953 31 32 81 – 82
  E-mail. oficinaturismo@aytojaen.es
  Opening hours:
  Mon- Fri: 09.00am- 07.30pm
  Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 09.30am- 03.00pm

• Oficina Municipal de Información y atención al Ciudadano
  Address: Calle Joaquín Tenorio, s/n
  Tel: (+34) 953 24 59 23 / 900 72 72 73
  Opening hours:
  Winter: 08.30am- 02.30pm & 05.00- 09.00pm
  Summer: 08.30am- 01.45pm

* Banks:

• BBVA
  www.bbva.es
  has several offices in the city, including:
  1. Address: Paseo de la Estacion, 44
  Tel: (+34) 953 22 43 58
  2. Address: Avenida de Madrid, 72
  Tel: (+34) 953 29 15 43
  3. Address: Plaza Dean Mazas, 2
  Tel: (+34) 953 24 32 26

• Caja Madrid
  www.cajamadrid.es
  has several offices in the city, including:
  1. Address: Paseo Estacion, 60
  Tel: (+34) 953 29 49 00
  2. Address: Plaza de la Constitucion, 8
  Tel: (+34) 953 24 40 24
  3. Address: Avenida Andalucia, 43
  Tel: (+34) 953 29 40 40

• Banesto
  www.banesto.es
  has several offices in the city, including:
  1. Address: Avenida de Andalucia, 45
  Tel: (+34) 953 22 50 66
  2. Address: Calle Roldan y Marin, 1
  Tel: (+34) 953 24 40 21
  3. Address: Paseo España, 8
  Tel: (+34) 953 29 43 22

• La Caixa
  www.lacaixa.es
  has several offices in the city, including:
  1. Address: Avenida Andalucia, 24
  Tel: (+34) 953 29 75 50
  2. Address: Avenida de Madrid, 46  
  Tel: (+34) 953 29 75 10
  3. Address: Paseo de la Estacion, 9
  Tel: (+34) 953 29 76 10

• Banco Popular Español
  www.bancopopular.es
  has several offices in the city, including:
  1. Address: Plaza la Constitucion, 10
  Tel: (+34) 953 19 11 00
  2. Address: Avenida de Madrid, 54
  Tel: (+34) 953 22 75 04
  3. Address: Calle Madre Soledad Torres Acosta, 2
  Tel: (+34) 953 22 44 54

• Barclays
  Address: Avenida de Granada, 1
  Web: www.barclays.es

* Post:

• Correos
  Address: Plaza Jardinillos, s/n
  Tel: (+34) 953 24 78 00
  Opening hours:
  Mon- Fri: 08.30am- 08.30pm
  Saturdays: 09.30am- 02.00pm

* Internet cafes:

• Cyber Cu@k
  Address: Calle Adarves Bajos, 24
  Opening hours: open 10.30am- 12.30pm & 05.30pm- midnight

* Bookshops:

• Librería Metrópolis
  good for maps.
  Address: Calle Cerón, 17
  Tel: (+34) 953 23 47 93

• Librería Don Libro
  Address: Calle San Joaquín, 1
  Tel: (+34) 953 08 45 17

* Restaurants:

• El Balcón
  where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Eliche and Quiebrajano rivers, while eating.
  Address: Carretera Puente de La Sierra- arroyo Valparaíso/ 7.5 Km from Jaén
  Tel: (+34) 953 32 50 13
  E-mail. reserva@restauranteelbalcon.com
  Web: www.restauranteelbalcon.com

• Restaurante la vestida
  Address: Variante Sur (junto al Recinto Ferial)
  Tel: (+34) 953 19 08 06
  Web: www.lavestida.com

• Bocatería El Respiro
  Address: Calle Adarves Bajos, 39
  Tel: (+34) 953 24 36 75

• Mesón Nuyra
  Tradicional cuisine
  Address: Correa Weglison, s/n. Pasaje Nuyra
  Tel: (+34) 953 24 07 63

• Asador La Abadía
  Specialized in roasted meats.
  Address: Calle Melchor Cobo Medina, 19
  Tel: (+34) 953 24 50 38
  Web: www.asadorlaabadia.com

• Casa Vicente
  One of the best restaurants in town. It offers tapas in the bar and it serves specialities such as cordero mozárabe (lamb with honey and spices).
  Address: Calle Francisco Martín Mora, 1
  Tel: (+34) 953 23 22 22   

• La Manchega
  An atmospheric cellar restaurant, its food is very tasty. lunch & dinner Wed-Mon
  Address: Calle Bernardo López, 8
  Tel: (+34) 953 23 21 92

• Cafetería Yucatán
  a good breakfast bar serves platos combinados until late.
  Address: some steps off Plaza del Posito

• Mesón Río Chico
  it serves a delicious tapas and raciones of meat, revueltos (scrambled-egg dishes) and fish.
  Address: Calle Nueva, 12
  Tel: (+34) 953 24 08 02

• Casa Antonio
  Classic decor but with some modern touches, you can see some of the trophies won by the restaurant because of its several cooking awards.
  Address: Calle Fermín Palma, 3
  Tel: (+34) 953 27 02 62

• Mesones 14
  Cozy restaurant in the downtown to enjoy a snack before the tasty and typical andalusian dishes and nice desserts. Large terrace.
  Address: Calle Federico Mendizábal, 14
  Tel: (+34) 953 24 39 21

• Bar Azulejo
  gives a complimentary tapa with every drink.
  Address: Calle Hurtado, 8

• Casa Andalusí
  Moroccan cuisine in a room with special tapas and exquisite service.
  Address: Calle Cuesta de Belén

• La Quimera
  Tavern in the old city, tasty tapas and good wine.
  Address: Calle Arco del Consuelo, 8

• El Gorrión
  A tavern specialized in ham and cheese.
  Address: Calle Arco del Consuelo

• Café Bar Solera
  Wonderful tapas bar, with a variety of dishes, good service and best price.
  Address: Ronda del General Rodrigo

* Typical gastronomy:

• Ajimoje: potatoes, Olive oil, vinegar and red pepper, all spread over slices of fresh crusty bread.
• Pipirrana: Thick gazpacho (cold soup) made with chopped tomatoes and peppers, bread crumbs, oil, vinegar and egg yolk.
• Patatas a lo pobre: Potatoes, eggs, olive oil and salt
• Andrajos de Úbeda: Stew of cod, clams, shrimp, peppers, tomatoes, garlic, bay leaf, onion, artichoke, peppermint…
• Alboronía: Tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, onions, squash, carrots ...
• Guiso de ciervo: Stew of deer meat, garlic, onions, bay leaves, red wine, almonds, dry pepper, thyme, oregano…

* Shopping centers:

• La Loma Centro Comercial
  Leisure, shops and supermarkets
  Address: Carretera Bailen- Motril, Km 38
  Tel: (+34) 953 27 18 00

• El Corte Inglés
  Address: Avenida de Madrid, 31
  Tel: (+34) 953 24 82 00

• Mercado de Peñamefecit
  Address: Calle Sevilla
  Tel: (+34) 953 25 70 16

* Supermarkets & Hypermarkets:

• Carrefour
  Address: Carretera de Bailén a Motril, Km 37,500
  Tel: (+34) 953 21 12 00
  Opening hours:
  Mon- Sat: 10.00am-  10.00pm
  Web: www.carrefour.es

• Mercadona
  Address: Avenida Iberoamerica, s/n
  Tel: (+34) 953 58 49 46
  Web: www.mercadona.es

* Clothing & Accessories:

• Punt Roma
  Women's Clothing
  Address: Plaza de la Constitución, 4
  Tel: (+34) 953 24 07 78
  Página web: www.puntroma.com

• Springfield
  1. Men
  Address: Calle Madre Soledad Torres Acosta, 5
  Tel: (+34) 953 24 34 29
  2. Women
  Address:  San Clemente, 13
  Tel: (+34) 953 24 34 29
  Web: www.spf.com

• Adidas
  1. Dr. Civera, 2
  2. Plaza San Ildefonso, 6
  Web: www.adidas.com

• Zara
  For women, Men and Kids
  Address: Calle Madre Soledad Torres Acosta, 6-12
  Tel: (+34) 953 26 65 60
  Web: www.zara.com

• Vero Moda
  Address: Pasaje del Comercio, 21
  Tel: (+34) 953 60 10 82
  Web: www.veromoda.com

• October (OC)
  Address: Plaza de la Constitución, s/n
  Tel: (+34) 953 23 88 65
  Web: www.october.es

• Cortefiel
  Men & women
  Address: Plaza Constitución, 7
  Tel: (+34) 953 23 92 28
  Web: www.cortefiel.es

• Bershka
  Address: La Loma shopping mall
  Tel: (+34) 953 27 42 46
  Web: www.bershka.com

• Pull & Bear
  1. Men & women
  Address: La loma shopping mall – Carretera Bailén- Motril
  Tel: (+34) 953 22 30 90 / 953 26 41 21
  2. Men
  Address: Calle Roldán y Marín, 7
  Tel: (+34) 953 19 01 06
  Web: www.pullbear.com

• Massimo Dutti
  Men & women
  Address: Madre Soledad Torres Acosta, 1-3 / Esquina Roldán y Marín, 7
  Tel: (+34) 953 23 35 19 / 953 23 34 90
  Web: www.massimodutti.com

* Shoe Shops:

• Calzados Victoria
  Address: Paseo de la estación, 32 Bajo
  Tel: (+34) 953 22 40 18
  Web: www.calzadosvictoria.com

* Watch Shops & Jewelries:

• Lola Joyas
  Address: Calle Corredera de San Fernando, 13
  Tel: (+34) 953 75 69 23
  Web: www.lolajoyas.com

• Tous
  Address: Calle Navas de Tolosa, 14 bajos
  Tel: (+34) 953 27 08 01
  Web:  www.tous.es

• Tissot
  www.tissot.ch
  You can find Tissot watches in Fernando Cruz Joyero store.
  Address: Calle Bernabe Soriano,30
  Tel: (+34) 953 24 00 23

• Hamilton
  Address: Located at El Corte Inglés, Calle Virgen de la Cabeza, s/n
  Web: www.hamiltonwatch.com

* Opticians:

• +Visión Martos
  Address: Avenida de los Aceituneros, 43
  Tel: (+34) 953 70 00 78
  Web: www.masvision.es

• Alain Afflelou
  Address: Calle Virgen de la Capilla, 4
  Tel: (+34) 953 23 89 73
  Web: www.alainafflelou.es

* Perfume & Cosmetics:

• Perfumerías IF
  Address: Plaza de los Jardinillos, 1
  Tel: (+34) 953 24 52 67
  Web: www.infaradis.com

• Bottega Verde
  Address: Calle Doctor Civera n 21
  Tel: (+34) 953 23 51 27
  Web: www.bottegaverde.es

• Yves Rocher
  Address: Calle San Clemente, 44
  Tel: (+34) 953 24 50 14
  Web: www.yves-rocher.es

• Sephora
  Address: El Corte Inglés shopping mall- Avenida Madrid, 31
  Tel: (+34) 953 267 596
  Web: www.sephora.es  

* Baby & Children's Products:

• Tus Juguetes
  Address: Calle Pablo Picasso, 29
  Tel: (+34) 650 95 95 64
  Web: www.tusjuguetes.com

• Imaginarium
  Address: Calle Virgen de la Capilla
  Tel: (+34) 953 24 25 50
  Web: www.imaginarium.es

• Neck & Neck
  Address: Calle Navas de Tolosa, 13
  Tel: (+34) 953 225 015
  Web: www.neckandneck.com

• Prénatal
  Address: Plaza Jardinillos, 3 - Junto a Correos
  Tel: (+34) 953 23 00 28
  Web: www.prenatal.es

* Textiles & Household items:

• Tramas Más
  Address: Plaza Coca de la Piñera, 9
  Tel: (+34) 953 22 21 33
  Web: www.tramasmas.com

* Crafts & Gifts:

• Natura
  Address: San Clemente, 7
  Tel: (+34) 953 24 22 64
  Web: www.naturaselection.com

* Discos, Pubs, Bars…

• Qintaexenzia
  A popular disco in the city, offers big parties.
  Address: Carretera de la Fuensanta, Polígono Industrial
  Web: www.qintaexenzia.com

• 2pir Different
  Disco with House music and parties.
  Address: Avenida de Francisco Pretel de Gómez
  Tel: (+34) 953 44 04 77

• Bariloche
  Disco with performances and parties.
  Address: Carretera Madrid km 333
  Tel: (+34) 953 28 40 94  

• Freedom
  Good atmosphere and parties.
  Address: Carretera de Jaén s/n

• Discoteca Heaven
  One of the popular discos in the city.
  Address: Paseo de la Estación, 54

• Inexia
  Techno, House and Electro music.
  Address: Carretera de Jaén, s/n

* MONUMENTS:

• Palacio de Villardompardo (Villardompardo Palace)
  Address: Plaza de Santa Luisa de Marillac, s/n
  Tel: (+34) 953 23 62 92
  Opening hours*:
  Tue-Fri: 09.00am- 08.00pm
  Sat & Sun: 09.30am- 02.30pm
  Closed hols
  
  Build in the 16^th Century.  it has three excellent attractions:
  • Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares (Museum of Art and Popular Traditions)
    devoted to the lifestyle of pre-industrial Jaén province.
  • Museo Internacional de Arte Naïf 'Manuel Moral'
    (International Museum of Naïve art)
    it has a large international collection of colourful naïve (naïf) art.
  • Baños Árabes (Arab Baths)
    Located in the narrow streets of Old Town, particularly in the basement of the Palace Villadompardo, these baths go back to the 11^th century and belonged to King Ali, who ruled in Jaén.
    Tel: (+34) 953 24 80 68
    Opening hours*:
    Tues- Sat: 08.45am-  09.30pm
    Sundays: 09.00am- 02.45
    Closed Mondays and holidays

• Castillo de Santa Catalina (Saint Catalina's Castle)
  Arab castle restored during the Renaissance, has an interpretive center.
  From this castle you can enjoy the wonderful landscapes of Jaén mountains and the Guadalbullón valley.
  Tel: (+34) 953 12 07 33 / 953 31 32 81
  Opening hours*:
  Winter:
  Tuesday- Sunday: 10.00am- 02.00pm & 03.30- 07.30pm
  Summer:
  Tuesday- Sunday: 10.00am- 02.00pm & 05.00- 09.00pm
  Closed Mondays

• La Puerta del Ángel (Angel's Gate)
  Renaissance arch 
  Address: Situated in the neighborhood of San Ildefonso

* RELIGIOUS TEMPLES:

• Catedral (Cathedral)
  Built in mid- 16^th century by the architect Andrés de Vandelvira. The big façade is famous for its array of statuary.
  Address: Plaza Santa María, s/n
  Tel: (+34) 953 23 42 33
  Opening hours*:
  Winter:
  Mon- Sat: 08.30am- 01.00pm & 04.00- 07.00pm
  Sundays and holidays: 09.00am- 01.30pm & 05.00- 07.00pm
  Summer:
  Mon- Sat: 08.30am- 01.00pm & 05.00- 08.00pm
  Sundays and holidays: 09.00am- 01.30pm & 06.00- 08.00pm

• Real Convento de Santo Domingo (Convent of Saint Domingo)
  Impressive monastery located in the Magdalena area, its interior has a Baroque courtyard
  Address: Calle de Santo Domingo, 12
  Tel: (+34) 953 23 85 00

• Iglesia de La Magdalena (La Magdalena Church)
  The oldest parish in Jaén, built between 15^th and 16^th centuries. Characterized by its Gothic style and has four naves.
  Address: Plaza Magdalena, s/n
  Tel: (+34) 953 19 00 31
  Opening hours*:
  In Summer (1 July- 13 September):
  From Tuesday to Thursday and Saturdays: 10.00am- 01.00pm &06.30- 09.15pm
  Fridays: 06.30- 09.15pm
  Sundays: 09.00am- 12.00pm 
  For more information, please visit: www.iglesialamagdalena.es

• Iglesia de Cristo Rey (Cristo Rey Church)
  Built in 1955. The facade is flanked by two towers.
  Address: Calle Cristo Rey, 2
  Tel: (+34) 953 25 71 15
  E-mail. parroquia@parroquiacristorey.com 
  For more information, please visit: www.parroquiacristorey.es

• Iglesia de San Ildefonso (San Ildefonso Church)
  A gothic temple, houses baroque altarpieces. It has three façades; Plateresque, Gothic and Neoclassical. Inside the church, there are the remains of the architect Andrés de Vandelvira
  Address: Plaza de San Ildefonso
  Tel: (+34) 953 19 03 46

• Iglesia de la Merced (La Merced Church)
  Goes back to 1580 and has a baroque façade, where you can see niche statue of la Virgen de la Merced.

• Monasterio de Santa Teresa (Saint Teresa´s convent)
  Built in 1615, Houses a large altarpiece, showing paintings of Ambrosio de Valois and Sebastián Martínez.

• Convento de la Concepción Franciscana
  Also known as The Convent of las Bernardas. Built in 16^th century by the auxiliary bishop of Toledo Melchor de Soria y Vera.
  Address: Situated in the neighborhood of San Ildefonso

• Convento de Santa Úrsula (Saint Úrsula´s convent)
  Built in the 16^th century

* ARTS AND MUSEUMS:

• Museo Provincial de Jaén (Provincial Museum of Jaén)
  A neoclassical building that houses fine archaeological collections, the most famous are the Iberian sets; 'Cerrillo Blanco' by Porcuna and 'El Pajarillo' by Huelma.
  Also has other rooms that show the work of famous painters like José Nogué, Zabaleta and Pedro Rodríguez de la Torre.
  Address: Paseo de la Estación, 27
  Tel: (+34) 953 31 33 39 / 953 25 06 00
  Opening hours*:
  Tuesdays: 02.30-  08.30pm
  Wednesday- Saturday: 09.00am- 08.30pm
  Sundays: de 09.00am- 02.30pm
  Closed Mondays and holidays

* NATURAL PLACES:

• Parque de La Alameda (La Alameda Park)
  Situated in the neighborhood of San Ildefonso and houses a monumental fountain.

• Parque Municipal (Municipal Park)
  At the entrance to the park is the Plaza of Battles.

• Parque del Bulevar (Bulevar Park)
  Also known as Parque Andrés de Vandelvira (Andrés de Vandelvira park)
  Address: Paseo del Bulevar

(*)Please confirm opening hours before your visit.