The Roman road of Ubrique: A trip to the old Hispania

Ubrique, Famous for his craft in leather, keep a treasure of antiquity: Your Roman road. This cobbled path, that was part of the communications network of Roman Hispania, connected the city of occurred (Current Ubrique) With other populations of Bética. Hoy, Tour this path is to travel in time, entering the story and enjoying a spectacular landscape.

🏺 History of the Roman road

The Romans built this road in the 1st century BC. as part of a network of roads that facilitated trade and mobility of troops. The route joined shock, An important Roman enclave located in the Sierra de Cádiz, With other cities such as Lacilbula (next to Grazalema) and the lands of the Guadalete Valley.

Throughout the route you can see the original remains of the Roman cobblestone, that still retains its layout and structure after more than 2.000 years. This path was used by merchants, travelers and soldiers, which demonstrates the importance of Ubrique in Roman times.

🏞️ The tour: Nature and history

The path starts from Ubrique and ascends to the Roman city of occurred, Located in the Mora Salto. During the journey, You can enjoy a privileged natural environment within the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park.

🔹 Start of the path - Start in the upper area of ​​Ubrique, where you will find the first signals of the road.
🔹 Roman cobblestone - As you advance, You will observe the original stone blocks, With its characteristic grooves left by the Roman cars.
🔹 Serrano landscape - The path crosses holidays and cork oaks, With spectacular panoramic views.
🔹 Roman necropolis and mausoleum - Before getting to occur, You can see remains of tombs excavated in the rock, Testimony of the importance of this city in antiquity.
🔹 Arrival to occur - This archaeological enclave retains remains of its forum, hot springs and an impressive Roman mausoleum.

💡 Advice: Wear comfortable footwear and water, since the section has a certain slope and the land is irregular.

🏰 Ocles: The Roman city in the Sierra de Cádiz

Ocuri Fue a town of the Roman Fortificado, With a strategic location on the mountain. Among his remains stand out:

✅ The forum, City Administrative and Commercial Center.
✅ The Baths, where the inhabitants enjoyed public bathrooms.
✅ The mausoleum, One of the best preserved in Andalusia.
✅ The walls, They protected the city and offer impressive views of the Sierra.

The visit to the event is the gold clasp of this route, allowing to discover how the Romans lived in this mountainous area.

ℹ️ Practical information

🎟 Visita of the occasion:

• Time: Tuesday to Sunday (Consult updated schedule).
• Prohibited: Economic, With discounts for groups.

🎭 Highlighted events:

• Historical Recreation Days of occurred, where actors interpret life in the old Roman city.

🏛️ Touring the Roman road of Ubrique is living the story in every step. A route that joins archeology, nature and tradition in a unique environment. Do not miss it! 🏞️

Cultural experience price

In Genatur we can offer you the realization of this experience with a guide that will help you know the secrets and curiosities of the same. You have several options.

Groups + of 49 personas

PRecio: Consult €

It is also possible to hire other extras as setting, food, transport…