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Province of Spain
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Jaen is a Spanish province in the region of Andalusia. It is said to be the largest olive producing area in the world, producing 10% of the world's olives. The province sees fewer tourists than the coastal provinces of Andalusia, but has among the highest concentration of castles in the world outside the Levant thanks to its strategic position during the Reconquista.
By plane
The nearest national airports are Granada and Cordoba. There are international flights to Madrid, Seville and Málaga.
By train
The AVE high-speed train network runs past the northern end of the province from Madrid via Ciudad Real to Cordoba and Seville.
By bus
As everywhere in Andalusia, it is mainly individual providers who take care of regional and national bus connections. Intra-regional connections are assigned and listed by the Junta de Andalucia .
By car
The province can at least be explored faster and easier with your own car on the well-developed Spanish roads.
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