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Castilléjar

Village

Castilléjar is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. It lies near the confluence of the Rio Galera and the Rio Guardal, approximately at the geographic centre of the Altiplano de Granada. According to the 2006 census (INE), the town has a population of 1,619 inhabitants.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Castilléjar
Province
Granada
Autonomous community
Andalucía
Population (INE 2025)
1,284
Altitude
771 m
Area (IGN)
130 km²
Postcode
18818
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Practical info

The essentials for getting around Castilléjar without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 37.7147° N, 2.6430° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
18818
Altitude
771 m
Population (INE 2025)
1,284 inhabitants
Province / region
Granada · Andalucía
Official website
castillejar.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Castilléjar's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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