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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.
Popular festivals in Úbeda are la Fiesta del Corpus Cristi or las Cruces de Mayo
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hinojares is the smallest town in the Jaén province, acquiring its name during Muslim rule, due to the abundance of fennel (hinojo) growing in its municipal district. Part of its charm lies in it being within the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park.
Seville is great for going out due to the huge variety of venues in a small area. You can easily visit four or five completely different bars without walking more than ten minutes between any of them.
The Parador in Córdoba is in the northern part of the city of Córdoba, and provides the perfect starting point for discovering the wonders of Córdoba province. It is built upon the ruins of the summer palace of Abderramán I. Nestled into the foothills of the Córdoban mountain range and surrounded by trees and greenery this location is reported to be about 4 degrees cooler than the provincial capital.
Jerez Airport is located 9 km northeast from the city. It is the only civil airport in Cadiz province.
Andalucia has 5 international airports. There is detailed information about each airport and the flights on our respective airport pages, Malaga, Sevilla, Almeria, Jerez, Granada-Jaen. Malaga is by far the dominant airport. All the airports increased their passenger movements up to 2007. All except Malaga have seen reduced passenger movements since then.
Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport is located 17 km northeast from the city of Granada, in Granada province. It is the third biggest airport in Andalucia.
Almeria Airport is fourth most important airport in Andalucia, with national and international flights.
