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Lepe
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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
Lepe
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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.
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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
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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.
Lepe
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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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Lepe
Artistic Heritage:Parks and Gardens
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Lepe
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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Lepe
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.
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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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Lepe
Plaza of Spain, situated in the center of the city, is framed by palm trees, magnolias,
jasmines, and rosebushes.
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Lepe
Casa Consistorial, located in the Plaza of Spain.
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Lepe
Casa Consistorial, as seen from the Plaza of Spain.
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Lepe
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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Lepe
Walk of the Romería, one of the most important holidays.
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Lepe
Our Lady of BellaThe Chapel, where the
Romería is celebrated in her honor.
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Lepe
Port of El Terrón, where fishing and sporting activities
take place.
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LepeCultural and
Athletic Buildings
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LepeMunicipal
Theater Mayor Juan Manuel
Santana
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LepeFlamenco Club
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LepeSports PavilionCortés Medina
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LepeMunicipal PoolJuan Carlos I
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LepeCultural Center
Los Álamos
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Lepe
Golf Course
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Lepe
Tourism15.5 miles of white sand
beaches
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LepeBeach of La Antilla
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Lepe
Beach ofIslantilla
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LepeSandbar of Nueva Umbría