In addition to a marvelous main plaza, Ubeda is the town in Andalucia with perhaps the largest number of Renaissance palaces.  The town has been called the "Florence of Andalucia."  Wander through the old parts of town and admire the many centuries-old structures still standing and in fine shape.

The Parador Ubeda is the former palace of Don Fernando Ortega Salido.  Originally a Moorish palace – he had it rebuilt to his liking – then had the chapel built right next to it.  Hemingway, Pio Baroja, Garcia Lorca, and Paul Bowles have all stayed here at the Parador, so it has attracted a particularly literary crowd!

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jr. suite

superior twin double

standard twin double

Interesting excursions from Parador Ubeda into the city:

– Don’t miss the Hospital De Santiago.

– The Isabelline style Iglesia de Santiago is well worth a visit.

– The grand Iglesia El Salvador.

– The 17th century Convento de Santa Teresa.

– The chapel of San Juan de la Cruz contains relics of Saint John of the Cross.

Interesting day trips from Ubeda Parador include:

– Driving over to the "twin" town of Baeza
makes for a pleasant short trip. 

– Cordoba is an easy day trip, and its many wonders are far too numerous to list here – don’t miss the awesome Mezquita, and the Barrio Juderia.

– The Cazorla Nature Preserve is very near and presents great opportunities for hiking and  wildlife observation.

– Jaen is an interesting town with another great Parador that sits atop a massive rocky hill.  Drive over and have lunch – the views from the Parador are incredible.
 

Ubeda is one of those cities that most tourists pass by.  For those that do visit, a very appealing blend of the 16th century and modern times awaits – as does the magnificent Parador
of Ubeda.

The Parador is on Plaza de Vázquez de Molina, in the centre of the old town, next to the chapel Capilla del Salvador, the palace of the Marqués de Mancera and the palace Vázquez Molina, now the Town Hall. Úbeda is 39 km. from Bailén by the N-322 road, 210 km. from Albacete by the N-322, 57 km. from Jaén by the N-321 and 330 km. from Madrid, by the N-IV, via Bailén.

Facilities at Parador Ubeda hotel;
22 Twin bedrooms – 13 Double bedrooms – 1 Suite – Bar – Restaurant – Telephone – Heating – Air- Conditioning – Satellite television – Minibar – Safe – Currency exchange

Your dream of Spain can be a reality!