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Ruinas de Sta Maria y Castillo de la Yedra📷 M.A. Ros Almirón, CC BY-SA 4.0

Castillo de la Yedra

Cazorla, Spain

History

A castle keep above the white town of Cazorla, looking out over olive groves to the cliffs of the sierra. Below it lie the roofless ruins of Santa María church, built over a vaulted river.

Nearest town
Cazorla, Spain
Category
History & culture
GPS
37.9107, -2.9985

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

Featured in these trip guides

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Úbeda, Baeza and the Sierra de Cazorla

121 km8 stops4 days

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Río Borosa trail

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Tranco reservoir

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Plaza Vázquez de Molina

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Oddities

Barrio de las Cuevas, Guadix

Guadix, Spain

Campsites nearby

  • Camping Cortijo San IsicioCampsite
    1 km from Castillo de la Yedra
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Puente de las HerreríasCampsite
    6 km from Castillo de la Yedra
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Área de Autocaravanas de QuesadaMotorhome stopover
    10 km from Castillo de la Yedra
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalFree
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping La BoleraCampsite
    18 km from Castillo de la Yedra
    Wi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Chopera de Coto-ríosCampsite
    20 km from Castillo de la Yedra
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Llanos de AranceCampsite
    21 km from Castillo de la Yedra
    TentsCaravansWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Castillo de la Yedra?

Castillo de la Yedra is in Cazorla, Spain, at GPS 37.9107, -2.9985. It is about 19 km from Coto Ríos.

Can you camp near Castillo de la Yedra?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Área de Autocaravanas de Cazorla, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Castillo de la Yedra?

Castillo de la Yedra is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Úbeda, Baeza and the Sierra de Cazorla.

What is there to see near Castillo de la Yedra?

Places worth a stop nearby: Río Borosa trail (13 km), Tranco reservoir (33 km), Plaza Vázquez de Molina (34 km) and Barrio de las Cuevas, Guadix (69 km).

When is the best time to visit Castillo de la Yedra?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)