Discover Ubrique through its leather craft, an unusual church building and a Roman road. A visit to MOVEX and the Sendero Calzada Romana each take an hour; access to the permanent exhibition at Manos y Magia en la Piel is only available as part of a guided tour. You can choose between an introduction to the design of leather accessories, a visit exploring cultural heritage and a walk along a historic route.
Leather Craft and Cultural Heritage
Manos y Magia en la Piel displays machines, tools and leather goods made in Ubrique throughout its history. The exhibition brings together objects and equipment with the local history of leatherworking. If you are interested in making and designing leather goods, MOVEX offers another way to explore the subject: during a one-hour visit, you can learn about the design and manufacture of leather fashion accessories.
Visits to the permanent exhibition at Manos y Magia en la Piel are only possible as part of a guided tour. Check the current booking requirements before your visit. This is especially important when planning to combine the exhibition with other stops.
CIHU San Juan de Letrán is housed in a 17th-century church in Ubrique’s old town. Images, photographs, remains and specific documentation provide an overview of the town’s cultural heritage. The building itself is another highlight: San Juan de Letrán has an unusual octagonal ground plan and is considered a particularly distinctive example of Neoclassical architecture, with no parallel in a wide surrounding area.
Roman Road and Archaeological Site
The Sendero Calzada Romana de Ubrique is a 3.4-kilometre walking route, with a stated duration of one hour and a low difficulty level. It runs from Benaocaz to Ubrique along a well-preserved Roman road. This gives you a specific time estimate, a clear destination and a route that follows the historic road. Check the route details locally before setting out.
Visitors to the Ocuri archaeological site can see various remains, including sections of the wall, a mausoleum, Roman baths, houses, cisterns, an ancient road and the Roman forum. If you are interested in archaeology, the site offers a view of everything from building and residential remains to public and infrastructure-related remains. These features give you specific things to look out for during a visit.
Cheese and the Crujía de gamones Tradition
A route by Ruta y Cata combines a walk along the Ruta de los Miradores with a tasting of cheeses from the “Quesos de Ubrique” cheese dairy. The route also includes an explanation of the traditional production of different types of cheese. A walk, a tasting and the methods of production are all part of the experience. This combination appeals to interests different from visits focused on leather, architecture or archaeology.
Another distinctive tradition is the Crujía de gamones, held every May. Neighbourhoods decorate their streets, light bonfires and set gamones exploding. Since 2008, the Crujía de gamones has been recognised as a Fiesta de Interés Turístico de Andalucía. The May date and this recognition give the tradition a distinct place alongside the year-round themes of leather craft and cultural heritage.
If you are planning your time, the specific durations make it easy to compare: MOVEX introduces you to the design and manufacture of leather accessories in a one-hour visit; the Sendero Calzada Romana is listed as a one-hour walk. The content is different, but the time commitment is similar. For architecture and Ubrique’s cultural heritage, there is CIHU San Juan de Letrán, while Ocuri focuses on archaeological remains. You can choose what to focus on according to your interests without combining these different themes into a single tour.
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