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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Zampuzo El Rata+
This Zampuzo was founded in 1932 and has been in our family for three generations. It owes its curious name to a funny child anecdote. The...
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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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Romería Chica+
The weekend after the romería, the faithful carry the Virgin’s Standard, which has previously been transferred to the parish temple of the...
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Park of the Quincentenary+
It is found at the northern entry to Lepe, where we can contemplate a sculptural ensemble crafted by Francisca Abreu in homage to the Lepe’...
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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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Romería de la Bella (religious pilgrimage of La Bella)+
The Pilgrimage in honor of Ntra. Sra. de la Bella stands out for being a celebration genuine with more than half a century of history and...
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Patron Saint’s Celebrations in honour of Our Lady of La Bella and St. Roch.+
The origin of these celebrations dates back to the 19th century, when the town was awarded a trade fair. Over the years the commercial...
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Plaza de España+
It is located in the heart of Lepe, where the village’s main streets converge. Around it, one finds the two most important buildings in...
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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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