SEVILLE Province

Seville City

One of the main attractions of the province of Seville, is the capital itself, Seville City. In the first place for itsmonuments and architecture (the Alcįzar, the Giralda tower and the Catedral). They reflect centuries of culture and the great number of different people (romans, arabs, jews, gypsies) that left their mark.

This is specialy notorious in the historic and best known districts of Seville: Santa Cruz, Triana andla Macarena. Anyway, other districts too, like El Arenal or La Alameda, as the rest of the ancient center of Seville, carry the air of their cultural heritage.

But culture is not only expressed in buildings.
It is also found in the centuries old folkloric traditions. In Semana Santa (holy week - 01-08 April 2007), the streets of the old center of Seville convert into the giant open air stage of the spectacular easter processions for a week. Only two weeks later to be followed by the April Fair (april 23 - 29, 2007). Seville is also the birthplace Flamenco, that also have several centuries of history. Don“t forget to visit the Flamenco Dance Museum. (See Museums)

Monuments and towns of in the province of Seville

Seville has many places that are worth visiting, such as the roman ruins of Itįlica in the area of el Aljarafe and Santiponce (birthplace of the emperors Trajano and Adriano), the dolomites of Valencina and the treasure of Carambolo that was discovered in Camas in the 8 and 3 centuries BC.

Carmona is a cute small town, just outside Seville and was home to the Alcazar of King Don Pedro (now a hotel), a roman necropolis and a picturesque centre. Also you can visit Ecija, the "city of towers".

Castle of Marchenilla en Alcalį de Guadaira

The town of Alcala de Guadaira is closer to the centre of Seville and has a castle with 11 towers, eight dolomites and beautiful pine trees of Oromana.

The area of la Sierra Sur of Seville is renowned for its outdoor activities, such as hang gliding in Montellano, rock climbing in Moron and Algamitas (Sevilles highest peak), hiking, cycling or horse riding in the Via Verde (Green path) in Coripe which is an ancient train track that passes through 26 tunnels in an area of exceptional beauty.

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Sierra Norte de Sevilla Natural Park

Isla Margarita, located few km from Cazalla.

La Sierra Norte de Sevilla is the only natural park in Seville. Its countryside is largely made up of oak and cork trees. It is also a great area for outdoor sports such as rock climbing at Cerro del Hierro (in San Nicolįs del Puerto), pot holing and hiking.

Enjoy, on foot or bicking, the Via Verde (Green Path) of Sierra Norte of Sevilla.

In Cazalla, the centre of the national park, there is Cartuja de Cazalla and la Isla de Margarita (the Island of Margarita) which is a recreational area with beautiful countryside. Visit also Constantina wich is the second great town in Sierra Norte.

Las Cascadas del Huéznar (Waterfalls of Hueznar) are a must for all visitors. Throughout the park there are many signposted footpaths for hiking.

More nature in the province

The Roman roads take their name from la Comarca de la Via de la Plata. Cargo from the mines was carried along these roads from Seville to Cantabria. It is also one of the most important mining areas in Castillo de las Guardas, and has a reserve for wild animals.

Take a river tour to Sanlucar de Barrameda, Dońana and Seville on the Comarca de Guadalquivir. On the journey the boat docks at two different parts of the Dońana. At the first stop there are footpaths through the beautiful countryside of the national park. Gelves is the only port in Seville that offers water sports.

Storks on the rooftops and other species all around.

Europes biggest colony of white swans can be found in la Puebla del Rio. The reserve, la Cańada de los pįjaros, is home to an infinite number of aquatic birds.