Come and Discover Los Palacios Y Villafranca in Seville

If you want to discover an authentic corner of the Lower Guadalquivir and you are in Seville or near the city, take note of Los Palacios y Villafranca.

It is a municipal agricultural, hospitable and very well connected; perfect for eating well —the tomato from Los Palacios is delicious— and to combine town, marshes and birds in the same day.

And here is a guide so you know where it is, how to get there, what to see, when to go, what to eat and what to do around the area to get the most out of your visit to Los Palacios y Villafranca in Seville.

Where it is and how to get There

The town is about 30 km south of Seville, in the Bajo Guadalquivir region and it is best to come by car or bus. There is no train station in the municipality; the nearest one is Utrera —about 12 km away— and it does not have an airport either.

By car you have direct access from the A-4 —via exit 558— and also from the AP-4 —via exit 23— in the direction of Cádiz. From Cádiz or from Jerez, the entrance is the same but in a northerly direction. The municipality is also crossed by the N-IV and the A-362 towards Utrera.

Without a car, the easiest thing to do is to take a bus, specifically the M-134 line that connects Seville-Los Palacios or one of the lines of the Samar Group: the L-74 or the L-77. The key departure points from Seville are Avenida de Portugal, Bellavista and Hospital de Valme, among others.

A taxi could cost you between €37.80 with the normal rate and €45 with the night rate, weekends and holidays.

What to See in Los Palacios Y Villafranca in Seville

If this is your first time here, it is best to start with the Parroquia Mayor de Santa María la Blanca, the oldest temple in the municipality and a good thread to pull to understand the place. The Virgen de las Nieves, the patron saint, is the image most loved by the locals. It is worth entering for the atmosphere and the historical value of the building, which was built under the patronage of the Ducal House of Arcos.

Add to your route the Church of the Sacred Heart and the surroundings of the Plaza Miguel Murube Galán, in the upper part of the historic center. The climb is short and pleasant and gives you another perspective of the municipality: whitewashed facades, wrought iron bars, patios and ceramic decorations. Take the opportunity to enter a neighborhood store where, in addition to souvenirs, you will find products from the garden.

And if you go to the outskirts —you should— you will find the typical olive-growing estates, such as La Mejorada Baja. There are more than 200 between Seville and Cádiz and some of them can be visited.

You can’t leave Los Palacios y Villafranca in Seville without visiting the Brazo del Este Natural Area, the old arm of the Guadalquivir that has become a marsh. Depending on the season and the weather in Los Palacios y Villafranca, herons, flamingos, glossy ibis and other species can be seen.

Climate and when to Visit Los Palacios Y Villafranca in Seville

The weather in Seville and also in Los Palacios y Villafranca is inland Mediterranean: mild winters, very pleasant springs and hot summers. For convenience, the best time to come and see the municipality is spring —from March to May— and autumn —from October to November—.

Do you want to come and discover Los Palacios y Villafranca in summer? Do the tour early or at sunset and always take a bottle of water with you.

Gastronomy and Popular Festivals that You Cannot Miss

Here the protagonist is the Tomate de Los Palacios —with a local quality mark—. It is the basis of salads, gazpachos, stews and many other preparations that we eat every day.

The town boasts, with good reason, its fritá tomato. E n 2013 it entered the Guinness World Records for cooking one of 2,662 kg with local produce.

As restaurants where you can try it, we recommend La Santa Taberna, which has a terrace and really delicious food; and Taberna Pico Reja, which has a very small menu but everything is made with care and dedication.

Order them in the form of salmorejo, roasted with tuna belly or in homemade jam. And if you can, go to the Plaza de Abastos; here you can buy tomatoes and many other typical products of the area such as oil or bread directly from the farmer or small distributors. In addition, a few steps away is the Bianco area, a gastronomic space with a lot of stalls to snack on.

And if you want to complete the day of tourism with a traditional festival, you have to make your visit to Los Palacios y Villafranca in Seville coincide with the Romería de San Isidro Labrador —in May— or the Patron Saint Festivities in honor of the Virgen de las Nieves —from the end of July to mid-August—. They are good excuses to come with atmosphere and see the whole town enjoying themselves in the streets.

Come and Discover this Corner of Seville

Getting to Los Palacios y Villafranca in Seville is easy, touring it is also easy and its gastronomy and festivals do not disappoint anyone.

So, if you have already checked the essentials of the capital —free tour of Seville, the Setas, Basilica de la Macarena, Giralda, Plaza de España, Real Alcázar or even the tour of the Seville stadium—, coming to know Los Palacios y Villafranca is a great idea to complete the experience.

And in WAOU RENTALS we make it easy for you, because you can book in a couple of minutes a studio, apartment or a villa in the heart of Seville, the best place to stay and start exploring the surroundings.

So… are you coming to visit Los Palacios y Villafranca in Seville?

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