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Located at 10.2 and 23.8 km from Ubeda and Baeza, respectively, the town of Sabiote is one of the peoples undergoing a great increase in population in recent years. That’s because of its closeness to Ubeda and because this town offers a more economic and quiet way of living.
Located at the border of the north slope of La Loma, at an altitude of 840 metres, most of the population is dedicated to agriculture, followed by the service and construction sector.
With regard to his history, Sabiote has been occupied since the Prehistoric Age, with archaeological findings from different periods such as those of the Bronze Age and with the Roman occupation being important, but mainly with the Arab conquest as defined as an urban core.
From the eleventh century onwards, with the invasions of lunch and motif, the town was strongly fortified and an extensive wall and castle were built. It will be only 1226 as Christian King Ferdinand III conquer that population. At the time of Charles V. (enlist) his secretary, Francisco de los Cobos (enlist), founded the majority of Sabiote until 1212 became independent.
In the 15th and 16th centuries, the town suffers its most important urban transformation as the main square is built and the castle redesigned. The new buildings built throughout these years include Renaissance elements.
The old town of Sabiote has a great cultural interest, that’s why, in 1972, it was declared an Artistic Historical Set. If you visit Sabiote, you cannot miss the castle, the Parish Church of San Pedro, the Plaza de las Chinas or the Barrio del Albaicín.
If you have plans to visit Sabiote, from Ubeda you have to take the N-322a and from Baeza the A-316.