Cultural Tourism
Lepe has an important cultural heritage that reflects its long history and tradition. The city's rich architectural heritage largely disappeared due to the Lisbon earthquake of 1755. The town was ruined, the castle, the town hall, the hermitages, the church steeples, and the neighbors' dwellings suffered major damages. The buildings were reconstructed or rebuilt under the architectural styles of the 18th and 19th centuries, where Mudejar and Baroque forms coexist with elements that prelude the Neoclassic.
The Festivals and Traditions offer visitors unique experiences that connect with our past, but Lepe also organizes cultural activities such as exhibitions, theater, concerts and even an International Film Festival, Under the Moon.
Tourist Resources
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Torre El Catalán (El Catalán Tower)+
It is a beacon that dates form the beginning of the 17th century. Its construction was ordered by Philip II as part of a defensive scheme...
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Monument to Fray José (Brother Joseph)+
It was unveiled on the occasion of the 175th anniversary of the “Apparition of our Lady of La Bella”. It is located at the Plaza...
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Monument to the Seafarer+
It is located at the Plaza de los Marineros. It is a sculpture in homage to the men of the sea, who have contributed greatly to the history...
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Cavalcade of Magi+
On 5 January the magic Cavalcade of Magi is celebrated. Melchior, Gaspar, and Baltasar ride through the village streets in their coaches,...
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Zampuzo Romera+
This zampuzo was first established in 1984 and was open until 1997 under the name El pistolero, the nick name by which the father in law of...
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Capilla San Cristóbal (Saint Christopher’s Chapel)+
It is a freestanding building in Mudejar style, dating from the 16th century. Inside, some coins stricken in the time of the Catholic...
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Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Bella (Hermitage of Our Lady of La Bella)+
It regards a chapel built in the 20th century where the figure of Our Lady of La Bella is stored during the celebration of the romería (...
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Monument to the Canonical Coronation+
Situated in the park of the Coronation, it commemorates the event held on 2 June 1992 during which Our Lady of La Bella received the...
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Plaza San Diego (Saint Didacus Square)+
Reshaped on top of the old square, it is situated in what used to be the old suburbs of the village. It is known as “El Llano” (the plain...
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