The province of Seville is spread across the central eastern part of Andalucía surrounded by Huelva, Cadiz, Córdoba and Málaga. Stretching from the untamed mountains of the Sierra Morena in the north down to the marshlands of the Cota Doñana Natural Park in the south, the province is split in two by the mighty Guadalquivir River. View a satellite relief map of Sevilla. At the province's centre is the magnificent city of Seville, the capital of Andalucía. An alluring, cosmopolitan city with a unique atmosphere, Seville's exotic character and majestic buildings have long attracted visitors to the area which is without doubt in the forefront of tourism in Andalusia, situated only behind Barcelona and Madrid on a national level. In the rest of the province, tourism is not as developed. This relatively prosperous region´s outstanding natural and cultural heritage, cheap flights to Seville airport and mild weather, make Sevilla a popular choice for holidays, buying and renting property.

Inland Sevilla The Sierra Norte Natural Park to the north of the province forms part of the Sierra Morena. Its wild moutains are teeming with wildlife and dotted with charming Andalucían mountain villages such as Las Navas de la Concepción, and El Pedroso, near the Huéznar River where fishing and other watersports can be enjoyed. Set in low lying mountains and beautiful natural surroundings is the largest town, Constantina. Scenic Cazalla in wooden mountains 15km away, has trains to Seville, as does Guadalcanal mountain village in the Sotillo River valley to the north. Alanis, nearby, is a typical Andalucian white village with a castle along with San Nicolas Del Puerto. Isolated but beautiful are El Real de la Jara, Almaden de la Plata, el Ronquillo and el Castillo de las Guardas. Guillena, Gerena and Aznalcollar lie on the northwestern edge of the Aljarafe near the foothills of the Sierra Morena.

Sevilles riverside towns To the northeast of Seville, ancient towns line the banks of the Guadalquivir whose fertile valley dominates the agricultural landscape. Lora del Río, Peñaflor, La Puebla de los Infantes and Villanueva del Río y Minas all have rail links with Seville and are set in low forested mountains surrounded by attractive countryside. Alcolea del Río, Burguillos and Tocina are active agricultural towns cultivating fresh produce for the inhabitants of Seville as is Brenes, 20km northeast, and La Rinconada, 5km north of Seville city. Cantillana is backed by the Sierra Morena with attractive architectural and historical heritage.

Sevilla City Area The capital city of Seville is strategically located on the plain of the Guadalquivir river which crosses the city from north to south, navigable all the way to its outlet near Sanlúcar de Barrameda, on the Atlantic coast. A magnificent city boasting 3 World Heritage sites, rich in ancient and vibrant Andalucian heritage and architecture, with both labyrinthine streets and grandiose plazas.
To the east of Seville lie vast, fertile plains of the Guadalquivir basin. La Campiña is a landscape of gently rolling farmland, wheat fields and olive trees. Dos Hermanas, Gelves and Alcalá de Guadaira are just a few km from Seville. Throughout La Campiña are many historically and architecturally important towns with unique Sevillian characteristics, often unscathed by development and relatively undiscovered by visitors. The main towns of interest include the beautiful Carmona, Osuna and Écija. Around these towns are numerous, little-visited villages whose inhabitants are responsible for cultivating La Campiña: Marchena, la Lantejuela, Arahal and La Puebla de Cazalla. Morón de la Frontera is famous for flamenco. Situated in the foothills of the Serranía de Ronda, a large mountain range between the provinces of Seville, Malaga and Cádiz, El Saucejo is known for its fresh water springs. Villanueva de San Juan, Algamitas, Pruna, Los Corrales are mountain towns while Estepa and Osuna serve smaller farming villages like Gilena, Pedrera, Casariche and Marinaleda. Écija, "the city of towers", is situated next to the Genil river, serving La Luisiana and Fuentes de Andalucía.
To the west of the city, urban and industrial development has spread out from Seville over the last century. San Juan de Aznalfarache, Camas, Gines, Castilleja de la Cuesta and Mairena del Aljarafe are modern residential districts. Beyond is the Aljarafe countryside with vineyards and olive trees, inhabited by those who wish to escape the bustle of the capital, in towns like Santiponce, La Algaba, Olivares and Salteras. In the centre of the Aljarafe, Villanueva del Ariscal, Umbrete, Sanlúcar la Major, Carrión de los Céspedes and Castilleja del Campo are surrounded by fertile agricultural land on which olive trees, cereals and grapes are grown. In an area of great natural beauty on the edge of the Cota Doñana Natural Park, Pilas is surrounded by cultivated fields, pine and oak forests while Bollullos de la Mitación has notable haciendas - large country homes with extensive farmlands.
In the foothills of the Sierra Morena, north of Sevilla, Castilblanco is surrounded by gentle rolling hills covered with oaks, green pastures and agricultural fields, an enticing and charming village close enough to Seville to be a popular tourist destination.

Coastal Sevilla. Toward the coast the vast marshlands of the Guadalquivir estuary begin around Coria del Río, La Puebla del Río and Villamanrique de la Condesa, beyond the low orcharded hills and agricultural towns of Montellano and Los Palacios y Villafranca. The Marisma area consists of the vast, uninhabited marshlands of the Cota Doñana. On the periphery of the marshlands are interesting towns and villages all within easy reach of the capital of Seville. Strategically important due to their location, Lebrija, Las Cabezas de San Juan, El Cuervo de Sevilla and Aznalcázar are rich in history and endowed with significant buildings, often unspoilt by tourism or development.

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