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Legend has it that Úbeda was founded by Túbal, a descendant of Noah. The name of the city would derive from the mythical tower of King Ibiut. The first settlements in Úbeda date back to the Copper Age, on the hill currently called Cerro del Alcázar.
The Royal Convent of Santa Clara is the oldest conventual foundation in Úbeda, built in the thirteenth century, and is still inhabited by cloistered nuns. It was the first nunnery in Úbeda after the re-conquest and Queen Isabel la Católica stayed there in 1489.
This exceptional chapel was founded by Don Francisco de los Cobos y Molina, Commander Major of León of the Order of Santiago, Adelantado de Cazorla and many other titles granted by his Lord, Emperor Carlos I, of whom he was Secretary of State, and who served effectively in the management of the business of the Spanish Empire.
Jaén is probably best known for its abundance of olive trees which dominate the landscape and punctuate the horizon, interspersed by stark white-washed farms and houses against a deep orange backdrop; the colour of the soil. This province is the world's leading producer of olives and olive oil.
The Jewish synagogue was discovered in 2007 by the Crespo-López family. It is a private initiative for the recovery of a building which was camouflaged within the walls of several buildings, where different families led a normal life, without noticing the grandeur of what was hidden within the interior walls of their houses.
There are bus services from Úbeda to Jaén, Bailén, Úbeda, Murcia, Cazorla, Cartagena, Motril, Linares, Albacete, Andújar, Ecija, Beas de Segura and Antequera.
The old Hospital, part of the Sacra Capilla del Salvador, was built in the second half of the sixteenth century. The patio, of which two sides are preserved, shows a double semicircular arcade on Doric columns. Declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1931.
The bullring sits on the land that was formerly occupied by the orchard of the Convento de San Nicasio. Materials from another convent, San Antonio, located on the Camino Viejo towards Baeza, were used for its construction.
Ubeda has 48 notable monuments, and more than a hundred other buildings of interest, almost all of them in the Renaissance style, and in perfect balance with Arabic, Gothic or Baroque volumes. .
Popular festivals in Úbeda are la Fiesta del Corpus Cristi or las Cruces de Mayo
The church stands on the original mosque within the walls of the Alcázar, without communication with the city until the beginning of the sixteenth century, except for a small shutter that is still preserved in the cloister and through which, according to tradition;
The church is one of the oldest in Úbeda and is believed to have been built since the Visigoth period. Its location in a central square and its proximity to the old Town Hall make it have a marked assembly character, since until the fifteenth century, the City Council and the nobles met there.
The city has 48 notable monuments, and more than a hundred other buildings of interest, almost all of them in the Renaissance style, and in perfect balance with Arabic, Gothic or Baroque volumes. .
This romantic hotel in a converted Renaissance palace boasts an impressive façade with a famous tower, and equally beautiful interiors. The main patio has marble columns and a wooden first-floor balcony covered with a glass ceiling, and you can also see artesonado carved wood ceilings,making it one of the most importantbuildings architecturally in Jaen province.
The tourist office of Chilluévar is located in the Town Hall in Avenida de Andalucía in Chilluévar. Opening Times are Monday to Friday 09.00 to 14.00 hrs.
The oldest testimonies found in the area of Chilluévar date back to the time of the Iberians, in the village of Las Almansas, and to Roman times, when it was densely occupied with rustic villas. A set of funerary inscriptions are preserved in the Provincial Museum from this time.
With a total surface area of 209,920ha and covering almost a fifth of Jaen province, this is Spain's largest protected area and one its most extensive forested zones. Located in eastern Jaen province, it connects the Sierra Morena and the Subbética mountain ranges. The highest peak in this immense park is Pico Empanada at 2,107m and the entire park is higher than 600m.
Chilluévar lies just outside Spain’s largest Natural Park, Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas, attracting visitors seeking unspoiled countryside and activities. rural and active tourism. The town also has a rich ceramic history. It has approximately 1400 inhabitants.
La Iruela is a small and pretty town situated at the foot of a rock, with an impressive panoramic view of the countryside and the surrounding lands. The hamlet (town) extends along the slope of the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas, under the rock.
The Blue Flag Campaign started in 1987 and is now is a voluntary eco-label awarded to over 4000 beaches and marinas in 48 countries across Europe, South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, New Zealand, Brazil, Canada, Jordan, UAE and the Caribbean. Recently the Blue Flag Programme has expanded to offer awards for individual boaters and whale-watching boats.
