Fuerte del Rey

The village is situated to the north west of the capital, in the midst of Jaén"s countryside, offering a landscape with the olive trees, cereal fields and some orchards as its main features.

History

These lands, a favourite relaxing place for the Condestable Lucas de Iranzo, always were crown properties, which explains its name, except for a few years in the 17th century when they were sold to the Torredelcampo estate.
It became an independent village in 1804.

Eminent citizens
Martín de Ascargorta, bishop.
Juan Manuel de Bonillo y Olivares, presbyter.