Ubrique

Ubrique is a municipality of Spain located in the province of Cádiz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. According to the 2005 census, it has a population of 17,362 inhabitants. It is the most important municipality in the Sierra de Cádiz.
The most important industry is leather.
As part of the pueblos blancos in southern Spain's Andalusia region, Ubrique reminds travellers of that area's Arab past.

Geography

Ubrique is located between two Natural Parks: Grazalema and Los Alcornocales Los Alcornocales Natural Park. Thanks to its location, it is surrounded by a rocky landscape with a great diversity of flora and abundant fauna mainly on the highest mountainous areas located in the valley of the Aljibe. The Ubrique River divides the town in half, although it also has another river: Tavizna River.

Demographics

Economy

The area is known for leather goods. The handbags and other leather products of French luxury brand Polène are all made in Ubrique.