Ubeda

Town · Andalusia, 🇪🇸 Spain

Population 32,565

Area 403 km²

Time zone Europe/Madrid

Ubeda

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Úbeda Essentials

A UNESCO World Heritage site, Úbeda represents the pinnacle of the Spanish Renaissance. The city’s historic core, centered around the Plaza Vázquez de Molina, features a dense concentration of 16th-century palaces and churches designed by architect Andrés de Vandelvira. Beyond its architectural monuments, the town is defined by its ancient defensive walls, traditional pottery workshops, and its position as a major center for olive oil production, offering panoramic views across the vast olive groves of the Guadalquivir valley.

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Historic Architecture of Úbeda

Úbeda’s historic center represents one of the finest ensembles of Renaissance architecture in Spain, earning it UNESCO World Heritage status. This collection highlights the city's 10th-century medieval walls and 16th-century palaces, many designed by the renowned architect Andrés de Vandelvira. Key sites include the administrative hub of Plaza de Vázquez de Molina, the fortified remains of the Alcázar, and various noble residences like the Casa de las Torres and the Palacio de Vela de los Cobos.

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Historic Churches of Úbeda

Úbeda’s religious architecture reflects its transition from a medieval stronghold to a Renaissance powerhouse. This collection features national monuments and historic convents, showcasing the works of master architect Andrés de Vandelvira alongside Mudéjar cloisters and Gothic portals. The sites range from the 13th-century Convento de Santa Clara to the church where Saint John of the Cross spent his final days.

Ubeda — Map

Ubeda — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, June, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor

11° (feels like 8°) · extremes -3°–15°
2° at night
7 rainy days
10 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in February

Fair

12° (feels like 10°) · extremes -2°–17°
2° at night
8 rainy days
11 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in March

Good

15° (feels like 13°) · extremes 0°–23°
5° at night
9 rainy days
11 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in April

Great

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 4°–25°
8° at night
9 rainy days
12 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in May

Great

22° · extremes 6°–31°
11° at night
8 rainy days
14 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in June

Great

29° · extremes 11°–35°
16° at night
4 rainy days
19 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in July

Fair

33° (feels like 34°) · extremes 15°–38°
20° at night
1 rainy day
28 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Up to 10 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Fair

34° · extremes 16°–38°
20° at night
1 rainy day
26 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Up to 10 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Great

28° · extremes 10°–35°
16° at night
4 rainy days
17 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in October

Great

21° · extremes 5°–28°
11° at night
8 rainy days
13 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in November

Good

15° (feels like 13°) · extremes 1°–20°
6° at night
9 rainy days
10 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in December

Fair

11° (feels like 8°) · extremes -2°–15°
2° at night
8 rainy days
12 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Climate data: Open-Meteo Climate API (EC_Earth3P_HR) · 1991–2020

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Spanish
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +34

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