Things to do around Seville - Heading South
Home Things to do around Seville – Heading South
Discover Coria del Río, town of Guadalquivir
Located approximately 12 km south of Seville and approximately 35 minutes from Campo Bravo, Coria del Rio constitutes a a unique and pleasant stop on the banks of the Guadalquivir.
The city offers an original interpretation of Andalusian history, closely linked to the river, maritime trade and cultural contacts.
An old and ongoing story
Site Coria del Rio has been occupied for about 2600 BC J.-C., especially on the San Juan HillKnown in antiquity as caurathe locality sees a succession of Phoenicians, Tartsians et Romans, the latter even minting their own currency there.
After the Muslim conquest of 711, the city takes the name of qawra. In 844she undergoes a Viking incursion, an episode attested throughout the Guadalquivir.
Following the Christian Reconquista, Alfonso X of Castile encourages the repopulation of the city with families from Catalonia.
Coria del Río and the Guadalquivir in modern times
From fifteenth centurywhen Seville becomes the Port of IndiaCoria indirectly benefits from the economic prosperity linked to transatlantic trade, thanks to its strategic position on the river.
En 1614Coria del Río enters the history of international relations with the arrival of the first Japanese delegation in Spain, driven by Hasekura Tsunenaga.
While the majority of the embassy staff continued their journey to Madrid, several members stayed in Coria for many years, some settling there permanently. From this unique episode survives the surname “Japan”, still supported by several residents of the city.
Coria del Río and contemporary Andalusia
in XXᵉ century, Coria del Río also became the place of residence of Blas Infante, a major figure of Andalusian regionalism and considered as the "Father of the Andalusian homeland".
His house is now the Museum of the Autonomy of Andalusia, dedicated to the history and identity of Andalusia.
Things to do in Coria del Río
- House of Blas Infante / Museo de la Autonomía de Andalucía
- Statue of Hasekura Tsunenaga, a tribute to the 17th-century Japanese embassyᵉ century
- Ermita de San Juan, linked to the ancient site of Cerro de San Juan
- Borrow the Barca-Puente, a traditional ferry linking Coria to the left bank of the Guadalquivir, for a authentic river experience
local specialty
Before leaving, it is recommended to try the habas orejitas, a traditional and original dessert from Coria del Río, made from broad beans, unique in the local gastronomy.
Associate the Campo Bravo à Coria del Rio allows you to connect:
- extensive livestock farming campaign,
- Guadalquivir River,
- history of Mediterranean and Atlantic trade,
- contemporary Andalusian culture.
This step offers a Additional and fluid reading of the territory around Seville, ideal for half a day.
Discover the Guadalquivir marshes from La Puebla del Río
Located immediately south of Coria del Rio, La Puebla del Rio form with her a urban and landscape continuum on the right bank of the Guadalquivir.
The two municipalities share, in particular, the historic property of Blas Infante, a major figure in contemporary Andalusia.
A short distance from Seville and the Campo Bravo, Puebla del Río constitutes a privileged gateway to the Guadalquivir marshes, towardsMajor Island and the surrounding natural areas of Doñana.
An ancient city with a discreet heritage
Occupied for over two millenniaLa Puebla del Río retains relatively few major monumental remains.
However, one stands out:Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de Granadabuilt at XIIIᵉ century, which originally served as advanced fortress in Seville's defensive system.
Puebla del Río and the bullfighting world
Puebla del Río occupies a unique place in the contemporary bullfighting world.
It is notably linked to several major figures:
- Angel Peralta, pioneer of modern rejón,
- Diego Ventura, one of the most renowned rejoneadors of his generation,
- Moorish from Puebla, nicknamed the "Genius of Puebla", a central figure in modern bullfighting.
This presence reinforces the natural link between Campo Bravo, horse, marsh and bullfighting culture.
An exceptional natural environment
An exceptional natural environment
More than the city itself, it is its natural environment which makes La Puebla del Río a major stop after a visit to Campo Bravo.
The banks of the Guadalquivir and the surrounding nature reserves offer particularly rich marsh landscapes, ideal for wildlife observation:
- Bird Canyon
- Dehesa de Abajo
These areas are renowned for theirornithological observation, including migratory birds, and constitute a natural transition to the great Doñana marshes.
- The Puebla pine forest (Pinares de la Puebla)
Between Puebla del Rio and Aznalcazar, the pine forest extends over 750 hectares, on which it is possible to encounter the majority of endemic species of the Mediterranean undergrowth, such as the fox, the badger, the genet, the mongoose and especially the famous Iberian lynx.
Outdoor activities on the Guadalquivir
The riverbanks offer a wide range ofoutdoor activities :
- hiking and walks along the banks,
- canoe Kayak,
- Nautical activities more sporty depending on the sector.
This diversity makes it possible to include La Puebla del Río in an itinerary nature and relaxationcomplementary to Campo Bravo.
Local cuisine
The restaurants of La Puebla del Río showcase a cuisine linked to marsh and river, including in particular:
- therice with duck (duck rice), an iconic local specialty,
- traditional pastries straws et quemaistos.
Mark your calendars
- 4nd June : celebration of the Corpus Christi, one of the major religious and festive events in the city.
- End of January : La Puebla Running of the Bulls, in honor of San Sebastián.
These festivities include Bullfighting games and novilladasorganized in particular under the impetus of Moorish from Puebla, and constitute an important event in local life.
Combine a visit to the Campo Bravo à La Puebla del Rio allows you to connect:
- extensive livestock farming and marshland areas,
- Guadalquivir River and biodiversity
- living bullfighting culture,
- local cuisine and outdoor activities.
This step is ideal for a half-day nature or like transition to Doñanasouthwest of Seville.
If you take it a step further:
discover Sanlúcar de Barrameda and the mouth of the Guadalquivir
Sanlúcar de Barrameda, a historic port between the river, the Atlantic and Doñana
Located in the far southwest of Andalusia, in themouth of the Guadalquivir, Sanlucar de Barrameda today counts approximately 70 000 peopleThe city has been occupied since the prehistory and successively belonged to the spheres tartssienne, turdetane, Roman (province of Baetica) then to several Taifas of al-Andalus.
After the Reconquista, it was integrated into kingdom of Seville and becomes one of the key ports of Andalusia.
From fifteenth centurySanlúcar enters world history as port of departure and arrival major maritime expeditions, including the first round the world lead by Fernand of Magellan and completed by Juan Sebastian Elcano.
In the nineteenthᵉ century, with the creation of the province of Cadiz (1833)Maritime activity is gradually giving way to viticultural developmentwhich still profoundly shapes the local identity.
Gastronomy, wine and culture
Sanlúcar enjoys today a major gastronomic reputationassociated with:
- la Chamomile from SanlúcarA unique wine aged under a veil of yeast on the Atlantic coast,
- the sea products, in particular the Sanlúcar langostino,
- another rich cultural life, particularly around the Flemish.
The city is also famous for its horse races on the beach, organized every summer along the Atlantic coast, facing Doñana.
What to do in Sanlúcar after the Campo Bravo
After tasting a Shrimp omelete accompanied by a glass of chamomileSeveral visits and walks are recommended:
- Visit a manzanilla bodegaas an Bodegas Barbadillo ou The Gypsy woman
- Discover the palace of the Dukes of Medina Sidonia and the the caves, testimonies of noble power
- Visit the Castillo de Santiago, fortress overlooking the city
- Have a drink in Plaza del Cabildothe lively heart of local life
- Take a stroll through the fishing district of Bajo de Guía
- Observe the mouth of the Guadalquivir since the fine sandy beaches, opposite Doñana National Park
- Go on an excursion to the Doñana National Park, accessible from Sanlúcar
Associate the Campo Bravo à Sanlucar de Barrameda allows you to connect:
- extensive livestock farming and large inland territories,
- Guadalquivir River and maritime history,
- wine culture, gastronomy and the Atlantic,
- northern gateway to Doñana National Park.
Sanlúcar thus constitutes a major step to understand the geographical and cultural continuity between Seville, the Andalusian countryside and the ocean.