Battle of Bailén 19 July 1808 : the French defeated army surrendered to General Castaños, Commander-in-Chief of the Spanish Army. The negotiations took place in the stage post (Casa de Postas, originally built in 1766), replaced since then by this present building (now a café-restaurant-pensión). It stands along the ancient road linking Granada to Cordoba (Madrid to Cadix), now the autovia A4/E5. Easily reached from either direction, but approaching it from Bailén, exit 310 km, provides the more striking view.