Ujué
Ujué / Uxue
A medieval stone village perched on a hilltop. The fortress-like Church of Santa María, its lookout gallery over the plains and its caramelised almonds are the highlights.
Ujué is one of Navarre's most beautiful hilltop villages, with well-preserved stone houses and steep stone alleys. The Church of Santa María at the top of the village doubles as a fortress and blends Romanesque and Gothic styles. It houses the Black Virgin of Ujué, and the heart of King Charles II is also kept here. The lookout gallery outside the church offers views of the Pyrenees and the plains below. Caramelised roasted almonds are a local speciality. The village is about 55 km from Pamplona and is often visited on the same day as Olite.
Opening hours
Open all day (church approx. 10:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Royal Palace of Olite
- Foz de Lumbier
- Bardenas Reales
- Castle of Javier
- Santa María de Eunate
- Museo Universidad de Navarra
- Monumento al Encierro
- Plaza de Toros de Pamplona