Our travel guide to Ubrique
Ubrique, one of the most important villages in the Sierra de Cádiz, is known worldwide for its artisan leather industry. It is located at the convergence of the natural parks of Grazalema and Los Alcornocales, in the middle of the Route of the White Villages. Delicious cuisine, interesting routes and active tourism activities. Thanks to this Travel Guide to Ubrique you can find all the activities and the best travel tips for your trip.
Its Roman origin is attested by the ancient Roman road between Ubrique and Benaocaz and, above all, by the valuable site of Ocuri. The remains of the Cardela Fortress or Castle of Fatima (12th century) have endured from Muslim culture.
Its historical centre of medieval layout presents narrow streets, picturesque spots and beautiful squares with fountains such as the Baroque Fuente Pública and the Moorish Fuente de los Nueve Caños. It also has good examples of Baroque style, such as the churches of San Antonio, San Juan de Letrán and the Capuchin Convent.
Ubrique becomes a claim for those tourists who come to these destinations attracted to their natural and cultural environment. In addition, they can learn about the leather industry tradition that Ubrique has for centuries.
Its old town, the route of the Miradores, its delicious cuisine, trails and emblematic popular festivals (such as the Crujía de los Gamones) don’t go unnoticed by those who seek the traditional and peculiar as a base to enjoy an unrepeatable trip.
Main Activities: Nature, Crafts, Culture.
Source of content: Texts and Photos: TUDESTINO.TRAVEL
Our travel guide to Ubrique
Ubrique, one of the most important villages in the Sierra de Cádiz, is known worldwide for its artisan leather industry. It is located at the convergence of the natural parks of Grazalema and Los Alcornocales, in the middle of the Route of the White Villages. Delicious cuisine, interesting routes and active tourism activities. Thanks to this Travel Guide to Ubrique you can find all the activities and the best travel tips for your trip.
Its Roman origin is attested by the ancient Roman road between Ubrique and Benaocaz and, above all, by the valuable site of Ocuri. The remains of the Cardela Fortress or Castle of Fatima (12th century) have endured from Muslim culture.
Its historical centre of medieval layout presents narrow streets, picturesque spots and beautiful squares with fountains such as the Baroque Fuente Pública and the Moorish Fuente de los Nueve Caños. It also has good examples of Baroque style, such as the churches of San Antonio, San Juan de Letrán and the Capuchin Convent.
Ubrique becomes a claim for those tourists who come to these destinations attracted to their natural and cultural environment. In addition, they can learn about the leather industry tradition that Ubrique has for centuries.
Its old town, the route of the Miradores, its delicious cuisine, trails and emblematic popular festivals (such as the Crujía de los Gamones) don’t go unnoticed by those who seek the traditional and peculiar as a base to enjoy an unrepeatable trip.
Main Activities: Nature, Crafts, Culture.
Source of content: Texts and Photos: TUDESTINO.TRAVEL
