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View of RuteJuan E. M. · CC BY-SA 3.0

Rute

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Rute is a municipality in the province of Córdoba, Spain. It lies between Iznájar to the South East, and Lucena to the North West. Its primary economy centres on the extensive production of foodstuffs including dozens of different makes of anise and traditional Spanish hams. Galleros and Flor de Rute both have their factories there; Galleros being famous for its annual "Belen" - the Nativity Scene made from Chocolate, on view from around 15 October each year, and Flor de Rute for their sugarwork which in 2007 included a sugar life-sized scene of Picasso amongst other characters.

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The name Rute is of uncertain origin, but has a likely Semitic root. Later, the first "anis" factory was opened. Because of this, more factories were opened and this municipality became one of the most important makers of anis for over the world. Today, most of these factories are still open and many people go to Rute at Christmas for the sweets that are made there. There are many festivities too. There is Our Lady of Cabeza (Virgen de la Cabeza) which is a procession that leaves a little church and for a day traverses its village in May (usually on the second weekend of the month). There is also another procession that is Virgin of Carmel (Virgen del Carmen) that traverses Rute on the fifteenth of August. Carnivale is celebrated here too, and it has many influence in February, because many people from others villages go to Rute to celebrate there. Easter is celebrated too and there are many brotherhoods which carry their processions out.

The olive industry is also key to this area of Spain, along with tourism connected to the aforementioned sites.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Rute
Province
Córdoba
Autonomous community
Andalucía
Population (INE 2025)
9,824
Altitude
633 m
Area (IGN)
130 km²
Postcode
14960
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Where to sleep in Rute

49 registered places to stay

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Where to eat

The table is set in Rute

We don't have verified restaurants here yet, but the larder of Andalucía already says a lot.

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We haven't verified any table with its owner in Rute yet. In the meantime, these are the restaurants mapped in the surrounding area.

Restaurants near Rute

Up to 30 km around, according to OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps. No ratings or prices: call before you go.

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120 restaurants

120 restaurants

  • Palacio del Pollo de Rute

    Roast chicken

    Rute · in the village+34 637 034 229View on the map

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  • Restaurante Venegas

    Spanish cuisine

    Rute · in the village+34 957 539 279View on the map

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  • Ñam Ñam Rute

    Spanish cuisine

    Rute · in the village+34 641 324 423View on the mapWebsite

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  • La Cantina de Juan

    Spanish cuisine

    Rute · in the village+34 609 762 949View on the map

    Data from Overture Maps·
  • Pizzabar Vulcano

    Pizzeria

    Rute · in the village+34 622 469 379View on the map

    Data from Overture Maps·
  • Marley Stone

    Rute · in the village+34 685 495 489View on the map

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  • Pizzeria'' El Borne''

    Pizzeria

    Rute · in the village+34 957 538 384View on the map

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  • Mesón El Patio

    Spanish cuisine

    Rute · in the village+34 639 111 812View on the map

    Data from Overture Maps·
  • Mesón La Espuela

    Rute · in the village+34 957 539 175View on the map

    Data from OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps·
  • Restaurante Las Salinas

    Spanish cuisine

    Rute · in the village+34 661 470 185View on the mapWebsite

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  • El Vado

    Rute · in the village+34 957 33 45 05View on the mapWebsite

    Data from OpenStreetMap·
  • Restaurante Juanito

    Spanish cuisine

    Rute · in the village+34 957 598 972View on the mapWebsite

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Data from OpenStreetMap (ODbL) and Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0): what has been mapped with its name. If your restaurant is missing or you want to manage it, sign up as a professional.

Bars and cafés in Rute

For a coffee, a drink or a bite in the village.

  • Destino RestaurantBar+34 609 713 393
  • Bar El SitioBar+34 626 570 187
  • Circulo de RuteBar+34 957 538 049
  • Bar CentralBar+34 600 513 579
  • Bar Puerta del SolBar+34 957 538 051
  • Cerveceria La CañitaBar+34 611 069 456
  • Gastro-Bar Juan'esBar+34 647 184 900
  • Bar Las VegasBar+34 957 538 618
  • Restaurante El CortijoBar+34 655 782 700
  • Bar La Fuente De ZambraBar+34 857 834 528
  • Bourbon Cocktails BarBarno phone
  • El Cielo Café & Copas RuteCaféno phone
  • La Tequería De RutexBarno phone
  • Bar La MolinaBarno phone

Data from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). No opening hours: call before you go.

The local larder

What people eat in Andalucía when they eat well.

Gazpacho y salmorejo

Tomato, oil and bread, well chilled in summer; every household has its own touch.

Jamón ibérico

From the Andalusian sierras, thinly hand-carved; order the tapa with your wine.

Aceite de oliva virgen extra

A good share of the world's extra virgin olive oil is made here, and breakfast is bread with it.

Pescaíto frito

Flour, clean oil and a quick fry; a coastal custom that climbs to the sierra.

Markets and local produce

Almost every village has its market day and its producers: the cheesemaker, the baker, the vegetable garden next door. Ask at the tourist office or the bar on the square; they'll tell you where to buy straight from the maker.

We haven't confirmed Rute's market day. Every village has its own: better to ask than to make it up.

Bakeries in Rute

  • Pastelerias-Galleros Artesanos+34 957 532 229
  • Pastelería La Flor de Rute+34 957 538 661

Data from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). No opening hours: call before you go.