Jerez de los Caballeros

Jerez de los Caballeros is a municipality in Badajoz province that spreads across two hills overlooking a river, surrounded by fortified walls with six gates and stone towers. The town holds several significant religious buildings and other structures that reflect its medieval past.

The Knights Templar received control of the settlement in 1240, leading to major expansion and the construction of numerous religious buildings until their dissolution in 1312. The town's appearance and structure changed significantly after that period.

The four main churches—San Bartolome, San Miguel, Santa Catalina, and La Encarnacion—showcase a mix of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles across their facades and interiors. These buildings shape the town's character and reflect different periods of local artistic tradition.

The town is best explored on foot, since the medieval streets are narrow and spread across the hills, which means comfortable shoes and time for wandering are needed. An annual festival takes place that showcases local products and crafts from the region.

This is the birthplace of Vasco Nunez de Balboa, the first European to see the Pacific Ocean, and the town preserves an old fortress with roots in Arab architecture. The connection between this local figure and his famous discoveries gives the town special historical significance.

Location: Province of Badajoz

Capital city: Jerez de los Caballeros

Elevation above the sea: 506 m

Part of: Mancomunitat Integral Sierra Suroeste

Shares border with: Higuera la Real, Encinasola, Oliva de la Frontera, Zahínos, Higuera de Vargas, Barcarrota, Salvaleón, Salvatierra de los Barros, Burguillos del Cerro, Fregenal de la Sierra

Website: https://jerezcaballeros.es

GPS coordinates: 38.32081,-6.77303

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:20