The beauty of \u00dabeda and Baeza are bound to leave a lasting memory on visitors. In \u00dabeda<\/strong>, green olive groves mark the edge of this historic town. The most representative examples of Renaissance architecture can be found in V\u00e1zquez de Molina Square, as well as the El Salvador Chapel, the church of Santa Mar\u00eda de los Reales Alc\u00e1zares, and Las Cadenas Palace. All of these sites bear witness to \u00dabeda\u2019s historic grandeur. Elements like beautiful Plateresque fa\u00e7ades, altarpieces by the great artist Alonso Berruguete and patios with multi-level arched galleries are maintained in a perfect state of conservation.<\/p>\n Neighboring Baeza<\/strong> has a similar historic and artistic wealth, but with greater focus on religion. Its most valuable treasures are gathered around the cathedral, a markedly Plateresque building with diamond-shaped points, floral ornamentation, and elaborate braids and pinnacles. A historic tour of Baeza\u2019s many palaces and ancestral homes tell the tale of this town\u2019s history of nobility, with the Palace of Jabalquinto especially known for its unique beauty. It\u2019s easy to see why these villages have been declared World Heritage Sites!<\/p>\n Other attractions and surrounding areas<\/strong><\/p>\n The region surrounding \u00dabeda and Baeza has an excellent touristic infrastructure with charming and luxurious hotels; a beautiful golf course lined with oak, eucalyptus and pines; a spa-lover\u2019s paradise in nearby Canena; and much more. In the surrounding areas lie the nature reserves of Despe\u00f1aperros, Sierra M\u00e1gina and Sierra de Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas (declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO). These are unbeatable spots to experience the beauty and diversity of Mediterranean ecosystems found in Andalusia.<\/p>\n Olive oil with the designation of origin from the nearby Sierra M\u00e1gina Mountains is a vital ingredient in the local cuisine, with mouthwatering dishes such as andrajos<\/em> (stew with dumplings) and pipirrana<\/em> (a cold tomato dish), peppers stuffed with partridge and stewed goat with pine nuts. For a sweet treat, don\u2019t pass up the ochios<\/em> (flour and anisette tarts), walnut tarts and preserves.<\/p>\n \u00dabeda<\/strong> and Baeza on your tour<\/strong><\/p>\n The villages of \u00dabeda and Baeza will be a memorable surprise for your group\u2019s Andalusian tour, and have so much to offer. Get in touch to start planning your journey!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In the heart of the Jaen region, two villages break from the whitewashed houses and narrow streets that are so iconic of Andalusia: \u00dabeda and Baeza. These historic villages are the remains of Spain\u2019s Renaissance, an architectural period with clear Italian influences \u2013 although they have been infused with a distinctly Spanish character. For their […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14689,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3897],"tags":[3898,4713,4725,4187,4731,3464,3465],"class_list":["post-14731","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-andalusien-en-es","tag-andalusien-en-es","tag-destination-management-company-in-spain-es","tag-destination-management-company-in-spanien-es","tag-dmc-for-spain-es-2","tag-group-tours-to-spain-es","tag-group-travel-es","tag-group-trips-to-spain-es"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hispanorama-tours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Andalucia-Ubeda_2.jpg\")
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