Puerta de Granada

The Puerta de Granada, a historic gate of the wall of Úbeda

The Puerta de Granada is one of the best-preserved gates of the wall of Úbeda. Very old, it marked the exit of the city towards Granada. The Úbeda audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this history-laden gate, a vestige of the old defences of the city.

The exit towards Granada

The Puerta de Granada owes its name to the fact that it marked the exit of the fortified enclosure of Úbeda towards Granada. Its origins go back to the medieval era, when the city was protected by a powerful wall. It is one of the best-preserved gates of the city, a precious witness of the defensive past and the organisation of medieval Úbeda.

What to see

Here you pass under the arch of this old gate, a well-preserved vestige of the wall of Úbeda. With the towers and the other gates of the city, it evokes the medieval defensive system of the city. It is a stop for lovers of history and fortified heritage, during a walk in the old town.

Practical information

The Puerta de Granada lies on the old wall of Úbeda, in the historic centre, reachable on foot. It is an open-air monument, freely accessible at all times, with no ticket office; you pass under its arch on the level. The place is discovered during a walk along the fortifications of the city.

Where does the name of the Puerta de Granada come from?

It marked the exit of the fortified enclosure of Úbeda towards Granada; it is one of the best-preserved gates of the city.

Where is the Puerta de Granada?

On the old wall of Úbeda, in the historic centre of the city.