Úbeda town, Andalusia
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Description
Úbeda is a touristic town located in the centre of Jaen province, in northern Andalusia. It became part of the Kingdom of Castile in 1233 and several important local aristocratic families reached top positions in the Spanish Monarchy during the 16th and 17th century. Many of the town monuments were built during that period. The main sights include Vázquez de Molina Square surrounded by Renaissance buildings, the Basílica de Santa María de los Reales Alcázares, the Hospital de Santiago, and the Chapel of the Savior.
Access & Transport
The town is 60km to the northeast of Jaén on the A-316 and only 10km east of Baeza
Instructions & Recommendations
Travellers often visit both Ubeda and Baeza back-to-back as those are only a 10-15mins drive from each other.
Environmental & Social
The main activities in town have a low carbon footprint. Tourism is a welcome injection of activity and revenues in the local economy and helps preserve the town's architectural, historical and artistic heritages.
Conclusion
Úbeda is charming with plenty to see so we would strongly encourage visitors on a regional itinerary to spend most of a day there (and possibly the night). There isn't one single attraction worth a special detour, but as an ensemble, it is.
Key positive
Several sights in town
Key negative
Time consuming to get to
Suitability
No restrictions
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h
est. visit time:4h
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo