Martos

Located on the western peak of Sierra Jabalcuz at 753 meters elevation, Martos extends across valleys with extensive olive groves and agricultural lands.

Ferdinand III of Castile incorporated Martos into his kingdom in 1225 after receiving the settlement from Al Bayyasi during the territorial expansion campaign.

The Peñon de los Carvajales stands as a memorial site where two brothers faced execution in 1312, marking a significant moment in medieval Spanish justice.

The municipality maintains industrial zones dedicated to plastics manufacturing, automotive components, metallurgy, and road construction materials, diversifying from traditional olive production.

The former Roman settlement of Colonia Augusta Gemella transformed into Spain's primary olive cultivation center, producing substantial quantities of olive oil.

Location: Jaén Province

Capital city: Martos

Elevation above the sea: 753 m

Part of: districte notarial de Martos, Metropolitan comarca of Jaén

Shares border with: Alcaudete, Los Villares, Santiago de Calatrava, Torredonjimeno, Jamilena, Fuensanta de Martos, Valdepeñas de Jaén, Castillo de Locubín, Baena

Website: http://martos.es

GPS coordinates: 37.72278,-3.96583

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:02