Plaza Vázquez de Molina
Úbeda, Spain
One of the finest Renaissance squares in Spain, lined with palaces and the Sacred Chapel of El Salvador. Úbeda and neighbouring Baeza are a joint World Heritage Site; leave the car outside the old walls.
The Plaza Vázquez de Molina is the heart of the Renaissance ensemble that earned Úbeda and Baeza World Heritage status in 2003. Around the square stand the Palacio de las Cadenas, built by Andrés de Vandelvira for the secretary of state Juan Vázquez de Molina (now the town hall), the Palacio del Deán Ortega (now a Parador) and the church of Santa María de los Reales Alcázares, on the site of a mosque.
The Sacra Capilla del Salvador was founded by Francisco de los Cobos, secretary to Charles V, as a burial church for himself and his wife, María de Mendoza. Diego de Siloé supplied the design and Vandelvira carried out the building. On the façade by Esteban Jamete, look for the labors of Hercules and the relief of the Transfiguration; inside, the sacristy is regarded as the highlight.
Allow one to two hours and check opening times beforehand. Úbeda lies amid the olive groves of Jaén province; “andar por los cerros de Úbeda” means to wander off the subject.
- Nearest town
- Úbeda, Spain
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 38.0077, -3.3697
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, May, September and December. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Nearby
© M.A. Ros Almirón · CC BY-SA 4.0Castillo de la Yedra
© Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domainRío Borosa trail
© Leolo212 · Pixabay Content LicenseTranco reservoir
© Catedral de Guadix · CC BY-SA 4.0Barrio de las Cuevas, Guadix
Campsites nearby
- Area Autocaravanas ÚbedaMotorhome stopover1 km from Plaza Vázquez de Molina · 10 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Motorhome stopover · ÚbedaMotorhome stopover8 km from Plaza Vázquez de MolinaMotorhomesWaste disposalFree
- Aparcamiento para autocaravanas de BaezaMotorhome stopover8 km from Plaza Vázquez de Molina · 26 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Zona de acampada IltirakaCampsite9 km from Plaza Vázquez de Molina
- Área de Autocaravanas JódarMotorhome stopover19 km from Plaza Vázquez de MolinaCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Camping El CantonetCampsite23 km from Plaza Vázquez de Molina · 26 pitchesTentsCaravansToiletsWi-Fi
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Plaza Vázquez de Molina?
Plaza Vázquez de Molina is in Úbeda, Spain, at GPS 38.0077, -3.3697. It is about 9 km from Baeza.
Can you camp near Plaza Vázquez de Molina?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area Autocaravanas Úbeda, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Plaza Vázquez de Molina?
Plaza Vázquez de Molina is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Úbeda, Baeza and the Sierra de Cazorla.
What is there to see near Plaza Vázquez de Molina?
Places worth a stop nearby: Castillo de la Yedra (34 km), Río Borosa trail (40 km), Tranco reservoir (53 km) and Barrio de las Cuevas, Guadix (81 km).
When is the best time to visit Plaza Vázquez de Molina?
The most pleasant months are usually April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, May, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)