Castril
A little Andalusian village in Granada province set against a steep rocky outcrop, Castril borders the Sierra de Castril natural park, through which the Castril river and the Portillo reservoir run. The surrounding sierra is known for dramatic relief, abundant water sources, caves, and underground galleries — including the Cueva del Muerto, with its stalactites and stalagmites, and the Cueva de Don Fernando, the deepest cave in the province of Granada. The wider region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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- Population2,547
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.0 km3.8 mi
Nearest airports
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Castril: quick answers
Where is Castril?
Castril is in Granada, Spain, about 89 km55 miles in a straight line from Jaén.
How do you get to Castril?
The nearest airport is Granada (GRX), about 2 hr 15 min away by road. The nearest train station is Huéneja-Dólar, about 1 hr 56 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Castril?
The warmest month is July, averaging 23°C74°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C38°F. The wettest month is December, with about 56 mm2.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Castril?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Castril?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Baza, Cazorla and Quesada. Castril is listed among the day trips from Granada.