Écija, Sevilla

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Quick Info 38,000 Residents   Health Clinic Hospital   Large Supermarkets, Commercial Centres Schools   Municipal Pool   Golf Nearby Antequera 84km Málaga 130km Granada 180km Sevilla 100km   Atlantic Coast 2h Med Coast 1h   Bus Service 130km to Málaga   180km to Granada   100km to Sevilla

Location

Local Information

Ayuntamiento de Écija Plaza de España, 1 41400 Écija, Sevilla 955-900-240 www.ecija.es

About The Area

Avoid visiting Écija in the middle of summer. It once registered an alarming 52 degrees centigrade on the thermometer and is known as La Sartén de Andalucia (the Frying-Pan of Andalucia) which is no exaggeration. Located midway between Seville and Córdoba in a valley of low hills, Écija is home to several magnificent baroque churches, the towers of each glisten with brilliantly colored tiles which can be spied from far in the distance. There are also some splendid houses here which date back to the 18th century when the local nobility bought homes in the town. Many of the mansions are particularly distinctive for their flamboyant architecture displaying interesting shapes and patterns. Unfortunately, a major earthquake in 1757 did considerable damage to many of the buildings; however the churches were restored - at a considerable cost. Things to see include the Roman mosaic on the ayuntamiento while two of the most spectacular towers are on the Santa Maria church and the Iglesia de San Juan Bautista. The tourist office also just happens to be housed in a former palace with a fabulous portal in contrasting tints of marble, while the Museo Histórico Municipal has a fine collection of artifacts in a serene setting of palms and patios. Another highlight is the impressive Palacio de Peñaflor on Calle Castellar with a curved facade decorated with frescos and an elaborate baroque portal. Nearby is the San Gil Gothic-Mudéjar church which is also worth a camera shot or two. The town of 38,000 has a beautiful municipal pool with bar/restaurant. The amenities are concentrated around the main Plaza. There is a planned 18 hole golf course. From Écija is a vía verde (greenway) that runs northeast to Valchillón just south of Cordoba and southwest to Marchena. The Vía Verde of the Countryside can be used by walkers, cyclists or horse riders. Price Guide   Top