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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Cruz Primera+
The Cruz Primera (First Cross) was the one nearest to Lepe of those that apparently existed on the way from the village to the site where...
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Monument to the Farmer+
It regards a work by the local artists Francisco Sánchez and José Manuel Martínez, dating from 2001. It is located next to the Station park...
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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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Monument to the Quincentenary of the Discovery of America+
It is erected in the park that bears its name, at the northern entrance to Lepe. A sculptural ensemble crafted by Lepe artist Francisca...
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Fiesta de San Juan (Saint John’s Eve)+
This is celebrated on La Antilla beach. Bonfires are lit throughout the night and people jump over them hoping that their wishes be granted...
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Capilla de Las Monjas (The Nuns Chapel)+
The chapel is located in the Calle de las Monjas, in the vicinity of the disappeared monastery of the Piedad. The construction project has...
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Holy Week+
During Holy Week different processions re-enacting the Passion and Death of Christ are held throughout the week. It starts on Palm Sunday...
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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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La Almadraba+
La Almadraba of Nueva Umbría was built in 1929. These old facilities are the “chanca” or settlement where the crew and personnel related to...
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