Jimena de la Frontera
What's it like?
The picturesque Andalusian village of Jimena de la Frontera lies around 35 km inland from San Roque, on the road and railway line to Ronda. Surrounded by the stunning Los Alcornocales Natural Park, it was declared of Historic and Artistic Importance in 1983 ensuring that much of its architecture has been carefully conserved.
An impressive three-arched gateway leads into the village, now home to around 1,000 foreign inhabitants, many of whom are British. With narrow cobbled streets lined with typically Andalusian whitewashed houses, it has retained its village atmosphere and is pretty as a picture.
Service and amenities
- Plenty of intriguing village shops and charismatic tapas bars and restaurants
- Healthcare facilities
- Primary and secondary schools
Don't miss
- The spectacular views from the Moorish castle
- The breathtaking surrounding scenery – fertile valleys and orange groves irrigated by the Guadiaro River
- The Los Alcornocales Natural Park – great for those who want to get up close and personal with nature at its best
- The village carnival (February), Agricultural Fair (second week in May), music festival (second week in July), annual village fair (second week in August), and Reina de los Angeles Feria (first week in September)
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