The province of Seville has a number of villages that are a real wonder, both for its heritage and its gastronomy. If your plane, train or bus leaves at night, sign up for one of the
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If you are going to take the train to visit any of the towns in Seville that we tell you, you have Lockers in Santa Justa to leave your luggage. However, if your option is the bus, you also have Lockers in Arenal.. Remember that you can book for as many hours as you need. To plan your getaway, visit the web site of Renfe or any of the bus companies of reference in the area such as, for example, Alsa o Damas.
Carmona
Just 30 minutes drive from Seville is the town of Carmona. It is one of the most important monumental jewels of the province and Andalusia, since it was founded by the Carthaginians and later fortified by the Romans and Arabs. It is characterized by its cobbled streets that make you get lost among churches, convents and stately homes. In addition, we also recommend that you visit the Puerta de Sevilla, the Alcazar or the views from the Parador Nacional. In this charming town it is essential to go without any luggage, as you have to walk a lot. Don’t leave Carmona without trying the spinach with chickpeas or the salmorejo!
Osuna
The town of Osuna is further away from Seville because the journey time is about an hour, but it is well worth it. It is a real artistic jewel, due to the predominance of baroque art, but without losing the elegance that characterizes the Andalusian architecture. The old University of Osuna, the Collegiate Church or San Pedro Street, the latter considered one of the most beautiful in Europe, are obligatory stops. We would also like to highlight the archaeological site of Usero. Did you know that some scenes of the famous Game of Thrones series were filmed in Osuna? Therefore, it has become a tourist attraction, hence it has more and more tourists.
Santiponce
If you like history, Santiponce is an essential getaway in your vacation. It is only 15 minutes from the center of Seville and, in addition, it is home to one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Spain: Italica, also considered one of the best
Marchena
The town of Marchena has its own personality, something special that makes it stand out from the rest. However, it is located about an hour’s drive away, although it is also very worthwhile. It has an impressive artistic heritage and also a deep-rooted musical and cultural tradition. For example, the first thing that catches your attention is its Almohad wall, as it still preserves its medieval gates. On the other hand, we must highlight the church of San Juan Bautista, where one of the jewels of the Renaissance is kept: the Sacristy, characterized by being decorated with works by Zurbarán. Did you know that Marchena is a land of flamenco? The reason is that many legendary singers were born here and, therefore, the passion for cante jondo is still very present among its population. Go to the central square for tapas and a glass of wine while enjoying the local atmosphere.
Alcalá de Guadaíra
This village is located just 20 kilometers from Seville. It has also gained a lot of popularity over the years for being a perfect getaway for nature lovers. It has an impressive medieval castle that is worth visiting. On the other hand, it is worth mentioning the old flour mills located on the banks of the Guadaíra River, a symbol of the history and tradition of the place. In Alcalá de Guadaíra you can also buy a wide variety of breads (cuarterón, bobillo, etc.), as it has a strong baking tradition due to its artisan elaboration processes that have been passed down from generation to generation. We also recommend you to try its famous snails, as well as its homemade stews.
Steppe
The town of Estepa is one of the furthest from Seville, since there is a distance of 110 kilometers between the two. Do you know the mantecados and polvorones of Estepa? They are very typical at Christmas and have their origin in this town, so much so that they have Designation of Origin. You can not leave without making a short visit to one of the traditional bakeries where the famous mantecados are made. You can also take the opportunity to taste the olive oil, one of the most awarded in Spain. However, not all that surrounds this town are sweets, as it is also known for its charming historic center, as well as the Torre del Homenaje of the old Alcazar and the Church of Santa María la Mayor. Choose any of the getaways from Seville that we have proposed in LOCK & enjoy! If you have a little more time, we also recommend you to take any of the tourist activities in Seville to continue enjoying one of the best cities in Spain.
