Andalusia is the largest autonomous community in Spain, with over 87,000 square kilometres spread across eight provinces. Its territory stretches from the peaks of the Sierra Nevada to the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts, and from the Guadalquivir Valley to the mountain ranges bordering Castile‑La Mancha and Extremadura. It is precisely in this northernmost corner that one of its least‑known gems lies: the northernmost village in Andalusia.
The northernmost urban centre of Andalusia
The northernmost town in Andalusia is Santa Eufemia, in the province of Córdoba. Although it is not the absolute northernmost point of the region, it is the northernmost urban centre in all of Andalusia. No other Andalusian town lies further north on the map than the streets of Santa Eufemia.
Located in the Los Pedroches region, almost 100 kilometres from the city of Córdoba, Santa Eufemia sits at an altitude of over 560 metres and has around 700 inhabitants. It is surrounded by pastureland, mountains and the Guadalmez River.
Santa Eufemia traces its origins back to the Middle Ages and was a strategic enclave during the Reconquista due to its border location. After becoming part of the Kingdom of Castile in the 12th century, it consolidated its position as a defensive stronghold in the northern part of the Kingdom of Córdoba.
What to see in Santa Eufemia
Small in size but rich in heritage, Santa Eufemia offers several places of interest that combine history, architecture and landscape.
- Miramontes Castle: Perched atop a hill, this medieval castle overlooks the town and the surrounding landscape. It was a key fortress during the Reconquista and still retains remnants of its walls.
- Walled enclosure and Town Gate: The historic centre retains vestiges of its ancient defensive system. The Town Gate is one of the town's symbols.
- La Encarnación Church: It is the main parish church. Its architecture reflects different historical periods.
- Natural surroundings of the Guadalmez River: The municipality borders this river, which marks the border with the province of Ciudad Real. The area offers pastureland landscapes and hiking trails.
Living in Santa Eufemia
Living in Santa Eufemia means choosing tranquillity and direct contact with nature. With a very low population density, the pace of life is relaxed and community‑oriented.
At the same time, its location in the north of the province makes it a strategic point between Andalusia, Castile‑La Mancha and Extremadura. Although it is a small municipality, it has basic services and maintains a quality of life valued by those seeking to escape the noise of large cities.
What is the northernmost point of Andalusia?
Although Santa Eufemia is the town with the northernmost urban centre in Andalusia, the community’s northernmost geographical point is located in the neighbouring municipality of El Viso.
The town of El Viso is situated slightly further south than Santa Eufemia, but its municipal territory extends a little further north, reaching the regional border. In that area lies the site known as Los Tres Mojones de Augusto (the Three Boundary Markers of Augustus), located next to the La Serena reservoir.
This is a monument situated beside a path at the exact point where Andalusia, Extremadura and Castile‑La Mancha meet, marking the convergence of three historical territories. The site features plaques representing the three municipalities involved: El Viso (Córdoba), Capilla (Badajoz) and Guadalmez (Ciudad Real).
