Lepe

LepeLepe is a town in the province of

Huelva. Huelva is a province of the

AutonomousCommunity of

Andalusia, in the south of Spain.

Andalusia

Huelva

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LepeThe closest airports to Lepe are Seville and

Faro. The high velocity AVE train between Madrid and Seville

allows easy access to the northern half of the

country.

LepeThe origins of Lepe go back to before the Roman era. However, it was in that

period that the basis for the current model of the town

was established.

Short History

During the Arabic era, Lepe depended on theTaifa Kingdom of Niebla. This was a period of great

development, becoming the center of the coastal zone.

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LepeAfter the Arabs, the zone passed to the hands of the

Temple Order. Upon dissolving, it was acquiredby the house of the Guzmanes, to whom it belonged until

the 15th century. Because of family disputes, it formed the Marquisate

of Ayamonte, the jurisdiction to which it belonged untilthe first third of the 19th century.

LepeWorth emphasizing is the importance of the Lepe sailors in the discovery voyages of the African coasts and in the voyages of Columbus. The well-known Rodrigo Pérez of Acevedo was the

first to see American soil from the ship the Santa María.

The figure of Álvaro Alonso Barba, with his work“The Art of the Metals” became central to the

metallurgical mining subject of the 17th century.

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Lepe currently has a Lepe currently has a population of more population of more

than 25,000 than 25,000 inhabitants and an inhabitants and an area of 49 square area of 49 square

miles.miles.

LepeLepeLepe’s production of strawberries

makes up 92% of the Spanish market and 80% of the European market.. Lepe’s agriculture is also

very rich in citrus fruits like oranges.

LepeAnother quintessential economic activity is Another quintessential economic activity is

fishing. Lepe prides a fleet of more than fishing. Lepe prides a fleet of more than 100 boats.100 boats.

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Artistic Heritage:Parks and Gardens

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The Ajimez is a type of window from the mudejar tradition. It is integrated in well-known facades like

Casa Grande, on Oria Castañeda Street.

Parish Church Santo Domingo of Guzmán, constructed before the 14th century.

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Central nave ofSanto Domingo of Guzmán

Chapel of San Cristóbal, Chapel of San Cristóbal, constructed in the 15constructed in the 15thth century century

on the street of the same name.on the street of the same name.

Lepe The Tower of Catalán was a beacon tower to protect the Occidental Coast. It is similar to those that were constructed from Tarifa

toAyamonte.

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Plaza of Spain, situated in the center of the city, is framed by palm trees, magnolias,

jasmines, and rosebushes.

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Casa Consistorial, located in the Plaza of Spain.

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Casa Consistorial, as seen from the Plaza of Spain.

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Park of the 5th Centennial, at the

entrance to the city. Park of the Coronation, in the center of the city.

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Walk of the Romería, one of the most important holidays.

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Our Lady of BellaThe Chapel, where the

Romería is celebrated in her honor.

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Port of El Terrón, where fishing and sporting activities

take place.

LepeCultural and

Athletic Buildings

LepeMunicipal

Theater Mayor Juan Manuel

Santana

LepeFlamenco Club

LepeSports PavilionCortés Medina

LepeMunicipal PoolJuan Carlos I

LepeCultural Center

Los Álamos

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Golf Course

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Tourism15.5 miles of white sand

beaches

LepeBeach of La Antilla

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Beach ofIslantilla

LepeSandbar of Nueva Umbría