Discover Los Palacios y Villafranca

Los Palacios y Villafranca can be explored through cultural routes, a guided tower visit and destinations in the surrounding countryside. When planning your trip, you can choose from different highlights: explore architectural history, enjoy views between La Campiña and the Marisma, or discover green spaces and wetlands.

Torre del Agua: Visit and views

The 30-metre-high Torre del Agua is a fully accessible viewpoint. Visits are available by guided tour, with an appointment arranged in advance. Across five floors, the tour introduces the history and culture of Los Palacios y Villafranca, as well as information about the area's landscapes, emblematic buildings and protected natural areas.

Powerful binoculars are available on the rooftop terrace, where you can take in the landscape between La Campiña and the Marisma. The full visit is free of charge and requires a reservation; it is scheduled to last 1 hour and 30 minutes. Check the latest visit and reservation conditions before your trip.

Literary route and architectural history

The “Pueblo Lejano” Literary Route connects the town hall with the Parroquia de Santa María la Blanca and the Capilla de la Aurora and Capilla de San Sebastián chapels. It also passes historic or noteworthy places in Los Palacios y Villafranca. The connection between the town hall, church and chapels gives the route a specific architectural framework.

The Capilla de San Sebastián was built in the early 16th century. It was formerly the church of Villafranca de las Marismas. The chapel houses a Baroque depiction of San Miguel Arcángel, attributed to Pedro Roldán. Its construction date, former function and cautiously attributed authorship offer different points of interest if you are interested in the history of local religious buildings.

Regional routes and local traditions

The Ruta del Arroz passes through twelve towns and combines nature, cultural heritage and gastronomy. It also includes Los Palacios y Villafranca. A local route introduces the cultivation process of the Tomate de Los Palacios and offers the chance to try it in local recipes. Participating establishments may change.

For horse-riding enthusiasts, the Los Palacios y Villafranca–Utrera route includes a 16-kilometre stretch through the Campiña, fields, country lanes, ranches, cortijos, haciendas and livestock tracks. Check the route conditions before setting out on horseback. The Feria de Los Palacios y Villafranca also has its own distinctive character: activities include Doma Campera competitions, horse and mule races with ribbons, circular mule races, a Cucaña, a horseback parade and carriage demonstrations. The programme may change from one edition to the next.

Green spaces and wetlands

Parque de las Marismas is a 90,000 m² green space for recreation and leisure. Its facilities include lawns, trees, plants and walking paths. The park offers a different way to experience the landscape from the view across La Campiña and the Marisma from the rooftop terrace of Torre del Agua: here, paths and green spaces take centre stage, while there, the focus is on the views.

Humedal de Cerro de las Cigüeñas is an artificial, permanently water-filled wetland of ecological interest in Los Palacios y Villafranca. It complements the park with a different natural environment. The park focuses on walking paths and green spaces; the wetland is a distinct natural area, while Torre del Agua offers views between La Campiña and the Marisma.

Getting there from Seville

From Seville, you can reach Los Palacios y Villafranca by car via the A-4/N-IV or the AP-4, exit 23. Check the route and exit before travelling. There is no railway station in the town; from Seville, bus line M-134 provides a connection. As timetables may change, it is advisable to check the current schedule before setting off.

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