Escaping the city and its hustle and bustle does not require a lot of hours behind the wheel or a big budget. It is enough to explore a little in the outskirts to to discover the most beautiful villages of Seville. Cultural, gastronomic and natural gems not so well known that this land has to offer.
Savor the english cake from Carmona in all its varieties, one of the sevillian desserts ; look over the province from the heights of Estepa or Osuna or travel to the depths of Italica in Roman times.
Or simply escape from urban inbreeding and drop by the most beautiful villages in the province of Seville, perfect dream destinations for a day trip.
1. Carmona
Carmona has all the ingredients to become a destination worthy of a getaway. Palace houses, an archaeological Suite, churches that are beautiful and a street map to get lost. In addition, it has one of the best monuments in the province: the english cake a finger-licking puff pastry filled with angel hair.
In addition, Carmona joins the film sets that agglutinates the province of Seville for the to place the story of The Invisible Girlin its streets (Disney +).
2. Osuna and the most beautiful street in Spain
The followers of the popular game of Thronesseries will find their paradise here. However, beyond being the setting for this small screen production, Osuna is not lacking in history, activities and charm.
The uniqueness of Osuna governs every corner of this popular village in the countryside of Seville. Palatial houses and a great number of architectural jewels, baroque buildings, sacred art and roots of different peoples have transformed this land into an unbeatable destination. Its heritage is formidable and for this reason the historic center of the town was designated as a Historic Artistic Suite back in 1967.
The views from the Mirador de la Colegiata, among other things, are a delight. So much so, in fact, that UNESCO has recognized one of its streets as the most beautiful in Spain.
3. Santiponce
Italica the city located in the Lower Guadalquivir between Seville (Hispalis) and Alcala del Rio (Ilipa), is one of the great architectural treasures of the province of Seville.
Whether for its political-military importance or for the role it played during the High Roman Empire or for its size and preservation. It is located in the town of Santiponce as is the Monastery of San Isidoro del Campo, another stop of great beauty with a multitude of artistic styles.
4. Ecija
Ecija stands out in the distance and its towers, bell towers and majesty are already visible from the road. The Tartessians founded this fertile city in the Genil Valley in the 8th century BC and later received the presence of Romans, Visigoths, Arabs and Christians.
From Roman times, when Ecija was known as Astigia, the layout of the old town is preserved almost intact and leads us through its narrow streets through the baroque majesty of palace-houses, churches and convents in all its splendor.
5. Cazalla de la Sierra
Cazalla de la Sierra retains the peculiar appearance of an Andalusian village of whitewashed houses and cobblestone floors while boasting a lushness that could well be associated with Asturias. Steep streets, monumental facades, and a handful of plans to immerse yourself in village life.
6. Marchena
Although Marchena is not a town with great monuments, as a whole it has many things to see. Within the perimeter of the old wall is a large part of the heritage of the Muslim medieval period. Next to it, a Catholic temple remarkable for having cathedral dimensions and great artistic content.
7. Steppe
Life in Estepa transcends its baking tradition, which makes it one of the most Christmas villages in Andalusia. This strategic enclave is also known as the Balcony of Andalusia, because from the top of the hill of San Cristobal can be seen, when the sky allows it, Seville, Cordoba and even Malaga. Its gastronomic and historical legacy offers a handful of reasons to visit this town.
8. Utrera
Utrera can boast, relatively recently, one of the most unique archaeological examples of recent years: the oldest synagogue in the Iberian Peninsula. It is located in the former Misericordia Hospital the Lost Boy, which also functioned as a restaurant and, later, a discotheque.
A team of archaeologists brought to light this synagogal complex, of which there were references from the historian Rodrigo Caro around 1604. A whole year of research unveiled last February 7 the fifth documented synagogue in Spain, which is also an international discovery.
It is possible that Utrera does not stand out as one of the most beautiful villages of Seville, although it is the birthplace of flamenco and has in its streets a few churches that do not detract from others of greater renown. The Santa María de la Mesa and the Church of Santiago are on a par with many others in Seville. This town also prepares another of the gastronomic treasures of the province: the mustachón of Utrera.
9. Alcalá de Guadaíra, river, castle and mill landscape
The river is surrounded by parks, mills and a rich network of trails. And Alcala, dominated by its imposing fortress (you can also stop by the marchenilla Castle), it is one of the most beautiful villages near Seville. 15 kilometers are responsible for getting in the car and know the benefits of this town.
You can be captivated by its gastronomy, its rich landscape in the vicinity of the riverside, its flour mills or, why not, its cultural life.