Carmona town, Andalusia
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Description
Carmona is a town in the province of Seville built on a ridge overlooking the central plain of Andalusia. It was under Muslim rule until Ferdinand III of Castile captured the town in 1247. The economy has historically been driven by agriculture with large estates. The main sights in town include the Alcázar de la Puerta de Sevilla, the 15th century Church of San Pedro (with a belltower that replicates the Giralda in Seville), the Córdoba Gate, and the Church of Santa Maria de la Asunción.
Access & Transport
The town is 40km northeast of Seville, next to the A4 (exit 504)
Instructions & Recommendations
The town can be visited as a day or half-day trip from Seville or on the way between Córdoba and Sevilla.
Environmental & Social
The main activities in the city have a low carbon footprint. Tourism is a welcome injection of activity and revenues in the local economy
Conclusion
Carmona is the archetype of the white villages dotting the central Andalusian plain and, although it may not be worth a large detour as it is by no means unique, it is certainly worth exploring for anybody based in Seville or travelling there from (or to) Cordoba. It is also a good place for an overnight stay away from the large cities and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and the surrounding olive groves.
Key positive
Several monuments worth a short visit
Easy to get to from Seville
Key negative
None
Suitability
No restrictions
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 35m
est. visit time:3h
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo