Frailes – Jaen – Luv inland

The town of Frailes in Jaen province is a beautiful place, sheltered at the foot of the Martina. Belonging to the old Abbey of Alcala la Real, it was a place of recreation unmatched historically for its wealth in waters and its nostalgic Spa.

Locals say that water is born here in its very heart and circulates throughout its body in springs, springs and springs, in streams and streams. Frailes waters, fresh and clean, are a true gift from heaven. It fecundates the earth, feeds humans and animals and attracts neighbours and visitors.

But the current of the river of Frailes in jaen, adorned by its bridges, separates and unites the hamlet is crowned by the bell tower of its parish church. The ringing of the bells breaks the normal silence of the environment. Water is the essence of Frailes. Made famous recently by British writer Michael Jacobs in 2003 with the release of his book The Factory of Light: Tales from my Andalucian village.

Local information

Ayuntamiento de Frailes
Calle Santa Lucia, 8 23690, Frailes (Jaen)
Telephone:953-593-002
http://www.frailes.es/


Residents 1775	Health Clinic	Bars, shops, restaurants	Schools	Municipal pool	Beach 1h 30 min

Golf nearby	Malaga 65km Granada 110km Seville 145km	Bus and train services	Malaga airport 150Km	Granada airport 58Km	Seville airport 227Km

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Main information

Frailes in Jaen province is located 89km south of the capital city. At a heightof 974 metres above sea level. Frailes municipal district includes the territories of los Bailadores, Los Banos, Los Barrancos, Canada de Alcala, Canada de Nogueras, Cerrillo el Ciego, Majada Abrigada, El Nogueral, Las Parras, Puerto Blanco, Los Rosales y La Solana de la Parra.

Frailes is located at the Sierra Sur de Jaen and its territory comprises primarily mountain ranges. The origins of this municipality date back to pre-history, when the conquerors from Rome were present. The remains of Terra Sigilllata are atestiment to this.

In 1621, the surroundings of the hermitage of Santa Lucia was named Huerta de Santa Lucia, where the ongoing expansion of settlements took place. At the end of the 18th century, the hermitage became a parish church. Hence it also became the centre of the village. In the 19th century Frailes developed as fashionable destination due to the establishment of a spa resort at Ardales at the gateway of the village. During the early part of the 20th century, the village enjoyed times of splendour, yet after the Spanish Civil War and the exodus of a great part of the rural population to the cities, Frailes’ population halved to 2,000 inhabitants.

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Fiestas

- Fiesta del Vino – During the first half of March, Frailes with this wine festival brings together culture and gastronomy, past and present. This tradition dates back to the 18th century, but it faces with modernity the 21st century.
- Romeria to the Virgen de la Cabeza hermitage – on the last Sunday of April, this Romeria to Hoya del Salobral is held to celebrate the day of Jaen’s patron saint.

August festival – A fair and much loved ‘verbena’ is held in Mecedero to reinvigorate the population from the ardours of the Andalucian summer.
29 June – Festival in honour of San Pedro held in Spring, to celebrate the day of Frailes’ patron saint.
13 December – Festival in honour of Santa Lucia this is the other patron saint of the municipality, she is the sight protector and to exalt her, a mass and a procession are held.