Andalusia, so fresh, white, sunny and alive, who doesn´t like this ambiance flourishing through the streets? If you want to get to know each corner of the southern region of Spain, you cannot miss to visit Sevilla, Marchena and Morón de la Frontera, 3 typical Andalusian cities nearby the Parador de Carmona that will make you fall in love (yes, even more) with the essence of Andalusia in Spain.
The Parador de Carmona is a beautiful building housed in a 14th-century Arab fortress standing in the top of a mountain in Carmona. With a fabulous swimming pool, terrace with views and a beautiful courtyard, this is the perfect place to stay and rest after visiting 3 cities in the province of Sevilla. While here, don´t forget to take a walk around Carmona, a beautiful town with more than 2.000 years and with the traces of the history of the phoenicians, the romans and muslims who inhabited the area years ago.
Sevilla
Who hasn´t heard about the Cathedral of Sevilla, the breathtaking Plaza de España and the Feria de Abril? If you haven´t been to Sevilla yet its time you start thinking about it because it is absolutely lovely.
The kindness of the people, the beauty of the landscapes, the colors, the weather and the stunning monuments are just some of the reasons to visit the city of Flamenco in the south of Spain. The must-visits include the Cathedral, la Giralda, el Real Alcázar, the church of El Salvador and the neighborhood of Santa Cruz, The Museum of Fine Art, and of course, save some time for the Plaza de España, because you will need it to admire all the beauty and details of this stunning monument.
They say that "Sevilla tiene un color especial" (Sevilla has a special color) and you will prove it by yourself when you discover the streets, the bridge of Triana and the essence and of course, the gastronomy of this amazing city.
Sevilla is located only 35km away from the Parador de Carmona and it takes approximately half an hour by car to get from point A to point B through the A-4 highway.
Marchena
Marchena is a city in the province of Sevilla which stands in a valley between to mountains. Given its location, it counts with a large archeologic patrimony which you can see at the deposit of Montemolín and with many cultural and historic monuments. The many monuments of this city make it definitely worth visiting.
In Marchena it is mandatory to walk around the medieval neighborhood of San Juan with the doors of Sevilla and Morón, visit the many churches and palaces throughout the historic part and admire the beautiful sevillian-style houses with their colorful patios and charming essence.
The easiest way to get from the Parador de Carmona to Marchena is by taking a short 30 minutes' drive through the A-380.
Morón de La Frontera
There are so many things to see in this little but charming city in the south of the province of Sevilla that you won´t know where to start.
Definitely the first stop has to be the Castle of Morón de la Frontera, which you have to admire both from far and from the inside. The castle is on the top of a mountain in the middle of the city and you can reach it either by car or by walking. As a cultural interest monument, this arab castle is surrounded by woods and the city, reason for which is the best place to enjoy the views.
After, continue with the town hall, the house of culture, the market of Abastos, the municipal library Cristóbal Bermúdez Plata, built in an old palace from the XIX century, and of course the monument of El Gallo Morón, protagonist of the history of Morón de la Frontera and place from which you will get great views of the castle and the city.
Also, the many religious architectonic monuments highlight the essence of Morón de la Frontera. The church of San Ignacio de Loyola, church of San Miguel, church of San Francisco de Asís and the church of María Auxiliadora are some of the religious spots you can visit in this city.
The best thing is that Morón de la Frontera is only 45km away from the stunning Parador de Carmona and to get there it´s as easy as taking a 50 minutes' drive through the SE-4108 and A-8125 towards Paseo la Alameda.
Don´t waste any time, book now at our Parador de Carmona and start planning your holidays exploring the province of Sevilla and its beautiful cities. We will make your stay in Sevilla an authentic experience!
