Ubeda

Place description

Úbeda is a city in the province of Jaén in south-central Spain. It is situated on the hills of the same name in a landscape of olive trees and cereal fields. The legacy of Renaissance architecture of Ubeda and the neighboring city of Baeza was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Tourist attractions in the town and surrounding areas:

Vázquez de Molina Square: Many of Úbeda’s most important buildings are located in this square, among them the City Hall, or Palace of Chains, the Parador de Turismo in Dean Ortega's palace, the Palace of the Marquis of Mancera, the Sacred Chapel of El Salvador, the Collegiate Church of Santa María de los Reales Alcázares and the old granary.

El Salvador chapel:  One of the best examples of Renaissance architecture. The Plateresque-style doorways are outstanding. Inside is preserved a main reredos by Alonso de Berruguete and grilles by Maestro Bartolomé.

Santiago hospital: It is considered “the Andalusian Escorial”. Behind the sober façade of this monumental building - today an active cultural centre - is hidden a bright Classicist courtyard and a beautiful chapel. Admission free.

Baeza: Together with neighboring city of Úbeda (8 km distance) has the most important Renaissance heritage in the province. In it, the Cathedral, the Antonio Machado University site and many aristocratic houses and palaces are the outstanding features.

Natural Park of Cazorla, Segura and las Villas: Spain's largest protected area and one of its most extensive forested zones. Recognizing its exceptional ecological importance, it was designated a UNESCO biosphere reserve. It is also a National Hunting Reserve and Special Bird Protection Area. The main gateway to the park is Cazorla, which is 45 km east of Úbeda.

Accommodation

1) Hotel RL Ciudad de Ubeda, Cronista Juan de La Torre, 23400 Ubeda - distance to dialysis center 0,1 km
www.hotelciudaddeubeda.com
Information: The closest hotel to the dialysis center. Swimming pool. Free Wifi.

2) Hotel El Postigo, Calle del Postigo, 5 - 23400 Ubeda - distance to dialysis center 1,8 km
www.hotelelpostigo.com
Information: Located in the historic centre of Úbeda. Disabled access. Swimming pool and solarium. Free of charge Wifi in the entire hotel.

3) Parador de Ubeda, Plaza de Vazquez Molina,  23400 Ubeda - distance to dialysis center 2,1 km
www.parador.es
Information: Located in the historic centre of Úbeda. The hotel occupies a palace, built in the 16th century and remodeled in the 17th.

Dialysis centre

  • Brief description of the center: The dialysis centre was built in 2007. The centre has 4 treatment rooms, one of them dedicated for hepatitis C patients (4 treatment places).
  • Contact data: B. Braun Avitum Andalucía - Úbeda, Av. Cronista Juan de la Torre, 23400 Úbeda (Jaén), Spain, Phone: +34 953795538, Fax: +34 953750186, Holiday Dialysis Coordinator Sara Bertrán, E-mail address: avitumspain@bbraun.com, Phone: +34 935829540, Fax: +34 936994992
  • Treatment modalities: hemodialysis, hepatitis C patients accepted
  • Opening hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Morning shift starts at 07:00, afternoon shift starts at 11:00, evening shift starts at 16:00
  • Number of dialysis chairs: 28
  • Spoken languages: Spanish, English
  • Pick-up service available: Yes for EU citizen with EHIC (European Health Insurance Card).
  • Name, address, website of nearest hospital: Complejo Hospitalario de Jaén, Hospital Universitario Médicoquirúrgico,
    Avenida Ejercito Español, 10, 23007 Jaén, Telephone:  +34 953008000, www.juntadeandalucia.es/servicioandaluzdesalud/chjaen
  • Distance to city center: 1,6 km
  • Amenities: TV, food and drinks
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Experiences of patients

Last year my doctor suggested a spa, but my husband was on dialysis. I’ve never been anywhere by myself so I just put it off. By chance, my husband was offered a holiday dialysis stay. So we decided to both go to Teplice, and I think we’re going to go again this year.

Ludmila, České Budějovice

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