Carmona
A hilltop old town 30 km east of Seville, with a Roman necropolis, a Moorish gate and a state-run castle hotel overlooking the vast plain.
Carmona is one of the oldest towns in Andalusia, its old quarter perched on a plateau overlooking the Guadalquivir plain. Must-sees include the Alcázar de la Puerta de Sevilla (where you can climb to the top for views over the town), the Church of Santa María, the Roman Necropolis, and the Parador de Carmona, a state-run hotel converted from the Pedro I Castle. Sip coffee on its terrace and gaze over endless fields. From Seville, a bus takes about 1 hour. Ideal for a half-day trip.
Opening hours
Old town open all day; Gate Castle about 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Church of San Luis de los Franceses
- Basilica of La Macarena
- Casa de Pilatos
- Palacio de las Dueñas
- Plaza de España, Seville
- Metropol Parasol (Las Setas)
- Hospital de los Venerables
- Flamenco Dance Museum