The high temperatures and the rise of rural tourism converge in summer in the coolest villages in the province of Seville. Escapes that seek to get away from the 40 degrees between orchards, natural pools and refreshing environments.
Thus, beyond the beach destinations, the inland municipalities that dot the mountains look like alternatives with somewhat more pleasant temperatures. They combine plans in the midst of nature, gastronomy centered on dehesa and bush meat, and even places where you can and even places where you can take a dip.
We review 3 of the coolest villages in Seville able to offer a wide range of leisure activities this summer.
Cazalla de la Sierra
The Natural Park of the Sierra Norte de Sevilla houses one of the coolest villages in the province just 80 kilometers from the capital. The river Huéznar crosses Cazalla de la Sierra providing it with mild temperatures during the summer.
Hikers and lovers of outdoor plans, are summoned to know this town surrounded by natural scenery. Cobblestone floors, steep streets and monumental facades are associated with this picturesque mountain town.
Constantina
Very close to Cazalla, Constancia draws a landscape of whitewashed houses, small palaces or its imposing castle crowning this location. Devoted explorers of the province will surely know this little village.
Between mountains and pastures, in this Biosphere Reserve Constantina can boast of combining nature, history and gastronomy. After visiting the castle that presides over the town, the Hermitage of Nuestra Señora de Robledo or any of its trails, it is the turn of the palate. You can check our recommendations for eating in the Sierra de Sevilla in this article.
For those interested in knowing this destination at the height of their festivities, this 2025 take place from 28 to 31 August.
San Nicolas del Puerto
San Nicolás del Puerto is no surprise. And is that the most immediate consequence of the onset of summer is the annual pilgrimage to this corner of the province, home trails, a popular river pool and the most beautiful waterfalls in the province.
Those of the Huéznar are known for “the travertines”, its small waterfalls and the route that surrounds it, a circular itinerary of 7 kilometers that will delight walkers.
On the other hand, the Galindón river pool is a haven of peace under the Roman Bridge. This space as well as the imposing natural landscape of Cerro del Hierro congregate hundreds of visitors every year.
Alanís
This Sevillian municipality bordering Extremadura rises almost 700 meters above sea level and gives its summers refreshing temperatures. A relief for those who live in the capital or the countryside and crave an inland getaway with the guarantees of the mountains.
In its interior, Alanís houses an imposing medieval castle crowning the town, the imposing viewpoint of the hill of the air, the hermitage of San Juan or the House of Arts.
Its festivals – the reader will already know that any festival or village fair in Andalusia is well worth the trip – take place in August and at the end of the same month the crowded medieval days.
Thus, its summer is more dynamic if you know when to drop by Alanís de la Sierra.