Shopping in Castillo de Locubin

We have prepared a guide with practical information on shopping in Castillo de Locubín, which we hope will be of interest to you and help you get to know our town a little better during your stay at El Jardín de Castillo.

Castillo de Locubín does not have a market where garden and local products are sold, but on Monday mornings there is a small market of local products in the park tent. It is not very big, but it is worth visiting if your stay allows it.

Where to buy typical bread and sweets

Castillo de Locubín has several bakeries where you can buy different types of bread, pastries, and artisanal cakes. As a curiosity, local and regional bakeries offer a home delivery service. They drive around the streets in vans honking their horns to announce their presence. If you’d like, you can flag them down and buy bread directly from them, and you can even arrange for them to deliver it to El Jardín de Castillo every day.

If you prefer to take a walk in the morning to buy bread, here are the main bakeries:

Panadería Jero. It is very close to our accommodations, it is a traditional bakery, they have different types of bread, as well as cakes, ensaimadas and different sweets, do not forget to try the sweet potato fillings, they are a delight. At Easter they also have roscos and pestiños typical of the area. This bakery is also famous for making the Castilian blanket, which is a rolled sponge cake filled with flan. To enjoy it, you will have to order it at least 24 hours in advance.

Panadería de Fraile. On Avenida Andalucía, right in front of the Castillo de Locubín Active Participation Center, you will find another artisan bakery from the nearby town of Frailes.

Panadería de la Plaza. In the Plaza del Carmen, also very close to our accommodations, there is another traditional bakery.

All bakeries are open from Monday to Saturday. If you are staying with us on a weekend, please note that they are closed on Sundays.

Pastelería Chuches Merchi. It is a small establishment that sells candy, pastries, drinks, and products for a getaway. One of its main advantages is that it closes late at night and is open on weekends and holidays, which is great considering that all local businesses are closed on those days. In addition, at the entrance to the town and next to the notary’s office there is a 24-hour vending machine.

Here are some places where you can buy fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, and cheeses in Castillo de Locubín.

here are some of the places where you can buy groceries

Frutas y pescados Contreras. It is located next to the Jero bakery. It is a large establishment that has the fishmonger’s area on one side and the greengrocer’s area opposite. It is a good option for shopping, you will find a wide variety of seasonal and local products, with very friendly service.

Hermanos Castillo It is located in the park, it’s a small neighborhood supermarket that has a bit of everything, but it also has a fruit section where they have very good seasonal products

Plaza del Carmen. In the same square, there is another establishment that also shares space for fishmonger and fruit stand, another good option close to our accommodations.

Casa de Salud. On Carrera de Jesús Street, across from Colón Street, you’ll find Salud’s house. She opens her garage daily to sell the products she collects from her garden. They’re completely local and seasonal, depending on what she harvests and what she sells. Her hours are uncertain, so if you see the garage door open, I invite you to step in and see what Salud is selling today.

Carnicería Jaencash. Located in the industrial estate within the Jaencash supermarket, it stands out for the quality of its products. They have a wide variety of sliced ​​sausages as well as a great variety of meats, all top quality. It’s a highly recommended space.

Charcutería y Carnicería Gabino. Located next to the park is a traditional butcher shop where you can buy all kinds of meats and sausages. The sausages are homemade, as well as their black pudding.

In the surroundings of Castillo de Locubín, there are several very good cheese factories such as in Valdepeñas de Jaén, Ermita Nueva (Alcalá la Real), La Hoya del Salobral, or Zuheros, so we will dedicate a post exclusively to talk about cheeses and visits to agri-food establishments in the area. However, we can already mention that several of these cheese factories make deliveries in Castillo de Locubín, and on those days, they drive around the town with their vans honking the horn (like bakeries), allowing you to buy their products right on the street.

Supermarkets in  Castillo de Locubín

Castillo de Locubín has several supermarkets where you can buy everything you need for your stay.

Jaencash. This is a local supermarket located in the industrial estate at the entrance of the town, and it’s a good option for shopping. In addition to its excellent butcher’s and delicatessen section, Jaencash offers a wide variety of food and hygiene products at very good prices. The friendliness of the staff and the pleasant atmosphere of the establishment are also noteworthy. Here, you can buy De Alva potato chips, which are from Castillo de Locubín, available both in packets and in bulk. Don’t miss out on trying them.

Iberplus. Situated at the entrance to the town from Alcalá la Real, it’s easy to reach and park. It’s a spacious supermarket where you’ll find everything you need.

Minymas. Located next to Bar Avenida and less than a 5-minute walk from El Jardín de Castillo, it’s a supermarket from the Mas y Mas chain offering all kinds of food and household products

Supermercados Dia. Positioned on the way up to Castillo de Locubín, next to the bus station, it has parking space available and offers the usual products found in Dia supermarket chains.

Where to refuel gasoline in Castillo de Locubín.

It’s important to know that currently there is no gas station or electric vehicle charging point in Castillo de Locubín. To refuel, you will need to travel to Alcalá la Real, where there are several gas stations.

In Castillo de Locubín, there are two gas stations, but they belong to agricultural cooperatives and only members can refuel there. At El Jardín de Castillo, we will try to arrange for guests who wish to refuel at one of these stations to do so, thus avoiding the need to travel to Alcalá la Real. Please consult us about this matter.

Shopping in Castillo de Locubín

Castillo de Locubín has a wide range of shops, but it’s worth noting that they are scattered throughout the town. This means there isn’t a main street where all the shops are concentrated; instead, you’ll need to explore and discover different stores as you go. Here are some that might interest you:

Librería – Juguetería Castillo de Juguete. A shop to find a gift for the little ones.

Zapatería Lara. A good shoe store to keep your feet fashionable

Ferretaría Castillera. Located in the industrial estate, they have everything you need for DIY projects.

Bazar. Of course, there’s a bazaar run by a Chinese family in Castillo de Locubín! This is a huge store where you’ll find everything.

Floristería. On Cantón Alto Street, you’ll find a florist run by a young couple. Here, you can find potted plants, cut flowers, and seedlings for planting seasonal products.

Banks in Castillo de Locubín.

In our town, you can find several banks. Here’s the list and their locations:

La Caixa. The closest to El Jardín de Castillo.

Unicaja. In the park next to the chapel of Nuestro Padre Jesús.

Caja Rural de Jaén. At the other entrance of the park.

Banco Santander. On Cantón Alto Street, next to the park.

If after reading this guide you’re still curious and want to know where to eat in Castillo de Locubín, don’t miss reading our this post.

This is a brief guide to the establishments where you can shop in Castillo de Locubín. Of course, there are more shops and establishments in our town. If you’re from Castillo de Locubín and want your business to be included in our guide, please contact us, f you’re a visitor and want to find a business that isn’t listed in the guide, feel free to write to us as well. We’ll be happy to assist you.

If you haven’t yet visited Castillo de Locubín and would like to explore it, don’t hesitate to visit our website to learn about the rural apartments we can offer you. We’re sure you’ll have unforgettable days, always connected with the slow life, tranquility, and yourself.