Uleila Del Campo: Trails, Culture and Festivals

Uleila del Campo lies on the southern foothills of the Filabres, towards the Sorbas basin and near Campo de Tabernas. The Cueva de la Mora is a Neolithic archaeological site in the gorge or Barranco del Zofre; it includes remains of human use as well as rock paintings and rock engravings. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Uleila del Campo, you can base your choice of location on the landscape, culture and regional trails.

Landscape and Trails

For hiking, landscape and activity days, Uleila del Campo offers various types of routes alongside one another. The Sendero de los Pueblos de Interior is more than 100 kilometres long and connects ten municipalities in the comarca, including Uleila del Campo. The circular route to the Santuario de la Virgen de Monteagud passes through fields and hamlets, as well as the hamlet of Los Medinas. There, old farmhouses with preserved wells and irrigation channels can be seen. The Piedra de Gitana lies on the way to Cerro de Monteagud and is associated with local myths and legends. At the highest point of the town is the Mirador de la Umbría; from there, it offers views of the landscape, especially when the almond trees are in bloom. A difficult stage of the route between Uleila del Campo and Laroya begins in Uleila del Campo, heads towards the Ermita de la Virgen de la Cabeza and then continues along the Camino del Cerro to Benizalón. The different routes can be distinguished according to their type and activity.

Culture and History

In the town centre is the Centro de Interpretación del Trabajo Tradicional in a rehabilitated old house. The Iglesia de Santa María is the only church in the comarca with a tower topped by a dome. It was built in 1772 on the orders of the Conde de Aguilar and features eclectic architecture with neo-Romanesque elements.

Festivals and Regional Products

Uleila del Campo’s main patronal festival in honour of Santo Cristo de las Penas takes place on the second weekend of September and lasts four days. As part of this patronal festival in September, a pilgrimage to the Santuario de Monteagud takes place to visit the Virgen de la Cabeza; pilgrims arrive there from Friday to Sunday. At Campos de Uleila, a visit takes place along walkways that show the entire journey of the olive, from the tree to the production of extra virgin olive oil. The visit ends with a tasting of oils and other local products. During a one-day Fiesta de la Vendimia in October at Bodegas Perfer, the production of the product is demonstrated; typical products from the comarca and young wine are also tasted, accompanied by a music programme. For scheduling purposes, the September and October dates can be considered separately.

Access to Uleila del Campo is via exit 376 towards Tabernas and Sorbas, the N340a and the turn-off at the “Castillo de Tabernas” oil mill; the A1100 then leads to the entrance to Uleila del Campo.

Further destinations on the portal: Fiñana, El Contador, Caserío Santopétar, Marchena, Serón, Velefique, Láujar De Andarax, Purchena.

To the overarching travel overview: Almeria.