Baena
Baena is an Andalusian town in the province of Córdoba known for its olive oil production, which carries its own denominación de origen. Set on a hillside beside the Guadajoz river, on the historic route linking Córdoba and Granada, the town holds a concentration of religious and civil monuments including the church of Santa María la Mayor, a medieval castle, and the Torreón del Arco Oscuro, along with remnants of the old walled enclosure.
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- Population20,915
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 13 km7.9 mi
Nearest airports
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Baena: quick answers
Where is Baena?
Baena is in Córdoba, Spain, about 50 km31 miles in a straight line from Jaén.
How do you get to Baena?
The nearest airport is Córdoba (ODB), about 1 hr 15 min away by road. The nearest train station is Antequera Alta Velocidad, about 1 hr 6 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Baena?
The warmest month is July, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 7°C45°F. The wettest month is December, with about 81 mm3.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Baena?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 7 restaurants, 1 café and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Baena?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Priego de Córdoba, Andújar and Alcalá la Real. Baena is listed among the day trips from Málaga and day trips from Granada.