Carmona
In the heart of La Campiña, Carmona is an attractive and fascinating town built upon a hill that rises above the fertile agricultural lands of the Guadalquivir basin. The coat of arms of Carmona features the words of Ferdinand III: "Like the morning star at dawn, so shines Carmona in Andalucía", on capturing the town from the Moors in 1247. Carmona's history reaches back to Neolithic times. Archaeological remains have been found near to the town and it is known to have been an important Roman settlement. Just outside Carmona there is a Roman theatre and in front of this, a Roman Necropolis dating back to the second century BC.
Carmona's old town is surrounded by walls that were originally constructed by the Romans and later strengthened by the Moors who developed Carmona as a the capital of a city-state. The entrance to these walls is a huge double gate, the Puerta de Sevilla, which are adjacent to a castle in excellent state of repair. The old town itself consists of steep, quiet streets with whitewashed houses interspersed with palaces, churches and other impressive buildings. The main square of the town is shaded by palm trees and is a lively place lined with a number of bars. Just off this square is a 17th century building originally used as a monastery that now serves as the town hall. Further up the hill is the 15th century church of Santa María, built on the site of a mosque whose enchanting Courtyard of the Oranges still exists to the north of the church. North from this church is the Palacio de los Lasso de la Vega. This palace has been converted into an extremely luxurious hotel known as the Casa de Carmona. Another of the old palaces nearby now serves as a stylish bar. The Puerta de Córdoba stands in this vicinity and is a lavish Roman gateway with octagonal Moorish towers on either side.
A castle was built on the highest point of the town and overlooks the rest of Carmona. The 14th century Spanish monarch, Pedro the Cruel, used this castle as an extravagant place of residence. This castle has recently been transformed into a high class hotel. The castle offers dramatic views over the surrounding countryside, which can be enjoyed from the terraces of the hotel bar. Carmona is a town of 25,000 inhabitants and has various amenities such as supermarkets, schools, a library, a health centre as well as numerous shops, bars hotels and restaurants. It acts as a service centre for the villages in the surrounding countryside.
Carmona is 29km from Seville and 24km from Seville's airport. It is situated on the main NIV motorway that runs between Seville and Córdoba.

Alcalá de Guadaira
One of the largest towns of the Campiña region located on the periphery of Seville, Alcalá is an animated and lively town. Despite being so close to Seville, Alcalá has managed to retain its own unique character and atmosphere. It is presided over by a huge Moorish fortress from which the town takes its name: al-Kala. This fortress is the biggest of those built in Spain by the Almohads that is still standing today. A public park surrounds it and its towers offer magnificent views to the River Alcaira and over to Seville. Just south of Alcalá are some more interesting castle remains, those of the Castillo de Marchenilla, a ruined castle with Roman origins and 14th century towers.
Alcalá is a town of 56,000 inhabitants with all the usual amenities. It is located just 14km from the centre of Seville on the A92 motorway that runs east towards Granada.

El Viso del Alcor
El Viso is a beautiful small town whose houses display attractive façades and wall tiling. It was originally an important Roman town known as Visus, later controlled by the Moors who renamed the place Alcor. A pilgrimage takes place here each year on September the 12th, in honour of Santa María del Alcor.
El Viso is a town of 15,000 inhabitants, located on the road that runs between Carmona and Alcalá de Guadaira, halfway between the two towns. It is 28km from El Viso to Seville.

Almost adjacent to El Viso, 2km to the south is the town of Mairena del Alcor with a population of 16,000. Mairena is an important flamenco centre and a large flamenco festival, founded by the famous flamenco singer Antonio Mairena, is held here during the summer.

Marchena
In the centre of the fertile agricultural lands of the Guadalquivir basin, Marchena is a town of Roman origins. Away from the main routes crossing La Campiña, Marchena receives few visitors yet it is an interesting town. Nicknamed the "Bella Desconocida", the beautiful stranger, there are a number of attractive monuments and sights in Marchena. Around the old town are the remains of the walls that once encircled Marchena. These walls were originally built by the Romans and enhanced by the Moors and later the Christians. Some of the original gates and towers of the fortified town have also survived. During the early 20th century, economic depression in the area meant that Marchena fell into disrepair and many of its buildings were neglected although much has been done to restore the town's monuments. The most attractive of the old town gates is the Puerta de Sevilla and the Torre de Oro is an impressive example of the old towers. Festivities in Marchena include the main Feria held on the last Thursday of August, a lively and colourful event.
Marchena is a market town of 18,000 inhabitants. It is situated on the N364 road that runs off the A92 motorway north towards Écija. There is a train station just outside the town and Marchena is 55km from Seville.

Lantejuela is an isolated village of 3500 people, 17km to the east of Marchena on small country roads. Lantejuela is set in an interesting rural area with several small inland lakes to the east of the village. The land around Lantejuela is an expanse of low-lying cultivated farmland.

To the southwest of Marchena, situated next to the A92 motorway is the town of El Arahal. It is a medium sized town of 18,000 inhabitants. The rail line that crosses the province of Seville passes next to El Arahal and there is a train station just outside the town. El Arahal is 38km from Seville.

To the northeast of El Arahal is the little town of Paradas with a population of 7000. The town is built around its parish church and is situated a kilometre from the A92 motorway, 5km from El Arahal.

La Puebla de la Cazalla
A town of 11,000 inhabitants, La Puebla is built on a hill overlooking the surrounding agricultural lands. A famous flamenco centre, La Puebla was the birthplace of well known flamenco singers such as José Meneses and Moreno Galván. The countryside surrounding La Puebla is quite attractive as the Carbones river passes just to the east of the town. Celebrations take place in La Puebla throughout the year and include the Fiesta of San José on the 19th of March, a pilgrimage for San Antonio on the first weekend in May and the main local feria held from the 8th to the 11th of September.
La Puebla is situated on the A92 motorway, 64km east of Seville.

Morón de la Frontera
Morón is a pretty town built on a hill whose white houses stand out above the flat southern agricultural land of La Campiña. It was the capital of a city-state during Moorish rule in the 11th century. The ruins of an 11th century Moorish castle mark the highest point of the town and from the castle there are excellent views from here over the surrounding countryside. Scattered around the town are a number of attractive palaces, churches and convents, many of which were embellished with marble that was mined from a local quarry. There is a park near to the castle, also with fantastic views, where a statue stands in the form of a plucked cockerel. One day during the 16th century, an unpopular tax collector was stripped naked and beaten by the local people. A Spanish phrase was born from this story: "to end up like the cock of Morón" means to make a fool of oneself! The 18th century church of San Ignacio has an elaborate baroque style western portal and the town also contains the pretty renaissance style parish church of San Miguel. Morón is a famous centre of flamenco and "El Gazpacho", a well known flamenco festival, is held here each August. East of Morón are the foothills of the Serranía de Ronda and the border with the province of Cádiz is just south of the town.
Morón is a town of 30,000 inhabitants located in the countryside of La Campiña 17km south of the A92 motorway. The town is 55km from Seville.

A small road runs south from Morón to the village of Coripe. Coripe is situated in remote countryside in the foothills of the Sierra de San Juan, right on the border with the province of Cádiz. 1500 people live in the village, which is 18km south of Morón.

El Saucejo
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. There are numerous fountains in the village, the prettiest ones being the Fuente del Cañuelo and the Fuente del Viejo. One of the village's fountains dates back to Moorish times. El Saucejo's parish church of San Marcos Evangelista was built in the early 18th century. El Saucejo is home to 4000 inhabitants and can only be reached by country roads. A tiny, winding road leads to Osuna, the nearest town, 17km to the north.

West of El Saucejo is the village of Villanueva de San Juan with a population of 1500. Villanueva is situated at the foot of the Sierra del Táblon, part of the foothills of the Serranía de Ronda, 11km from El Saucejo. South of Villanueva in the Sierra de Táblon is the charming mountain village of Algamitas, a small place with a population of 1300 that can only be reached by winding and picturesque mountain roads.

South of Villanueva de San Juan is the mountain village of Pruna, also remotely located in the Sierra del Táblon. A village of 3300 inhabitants, Pruna is 7km from the small town of Olvera in the Cádiz province to the south.

Los Corrales
On the southeastern edge of the province of Seville, Los Corrales is a village of 4000 inhabitants situated in the foothills of the Serranía de Ronda, near to the border with the province of Málaga. Evidence of settlement in the area dates back to Roman times and there have been many Roman artefacts unearthed in the vicinity. The main festivities in Los Corrales take place from the 4th to the 6th of August when the local Feria is held. The village is 17km from the nearest town of Osuna and can only be reached on small mountain roads.

To the west of Los Corrales is the village of Martin de la Jara. Next to the border with Cádiz, Martin de la Jara is a remote village of 3000 inhabitants, located 4km from Los Corrales.

Osuna
An enchanting town located on a hill in the fertile plains of La Campiña, with low arid hills rising to the west to the town. Osuna contains a wealth of architectural gems and interesting monuments but remains relatively unexploited by tourism and unscathed by development. In fact, the old town lacked any kind of development until quite recently when a large hospital was built here and a housing project constructed on the eastern side of the town. Built on a slope, Osuna's traditionally Sevillian houses stretch along its pleasant streets around which the town's important buildings are dotted. Osuna was a significant Roman town. Although it declined during Moorish domination, Osuna became important once again in the 16th century when it was ruled by the Count Don Téllez Girón. During this time, Osuna emerged as a significant centre of culture. A university was established in the town in 1548 and many aristocrats moved here. The wealthy locals built a number of extravagant palaces and monuments and even today, Osuna has retained its reputation as being a place of affluent inhabitants and with rigid social structure, which distinguishes it from other towns in the province of Seville.
The sites of interest in the town are numerous. The town is dominated by the Collegiate Church, begun in the 16th century on the site of a former church belonging to the town's castle. The church is an exceptional example of renaissance architecture with a frontal terrace offering fantastic views over the countryside surrounding Osuna. The old university is situated behind the church and is today used as a school. In addition to these buildings, Osuna contains a number of baroque palaces and other renaissance churches.
Osuna remains a traditional town. The main laundry service in the town is still carried out by the nuns of the Santa Catalina convent. Just above the pleasant main square is the Mesón del Duque, a fine restaurant with an excellent reputation for serving traditional Andalucían cuisine. Today it is inhabited by 17,000 people and its amenities include a hospital, schools, supermarkets and numerous shops. There is an equestrian centre in the town offering the opportunity to ride through the local countryside. The main local fiesta takes place from the 13th to the 15th of May.
Osuna is situated on the A92 motorway, 80km west of Seville. There is a train station just outside the town.

Further east on the A92 is the village of Aguadulce. An agricultural village with a population of 2000, Aguadulce is 10km east of Osuna on the Río Blanco.

Estepa
A lively, attractive town with a population of 12,000. Estepa is similar to neighbouring Osuna although it is smaller and less well-preserved. Most Spaniards associate the name of Estepa with biscuits usually consumed at Christmas. During this time of year when sweets are being produced in large quantities, the town smells of pastry, marzipan and cinnamon. The central square of Estepa, the Plaza del Carmen, is an animated place. The Calle Mesones and the Calle Castillejos form the main promenade of the town and are lined with shops and bars. From these streets there are views to the outcrops of the nearby Sierra de Machuca. A ruined castle dating back to the 13th century stands above the town.
Estepa is situated next to the A92 motorway, 20km east of Osuna and 100km from Seville. It lies close to the border of the Seville province with Málaga and Córdoba.

South of Estepa is the village of Gilena with a population of 4000. Gilena is 4km from Estepa, away from the motorway.

A further 3km south of Gilena lies the village of Pedrera, home to 5000 people. The railway passes Pedrera and there is a train station in the village.

The tiny village of Lora de Estepa is located east of Estepa itself. Surrounded by flat lands planted with olive trees, Lora contains the 18th century church of San Miguel. The main festivals in Lora are the Fiesta of San Marcos on the 25th of April and the festival of San Miguel Arcángel on the 29th of September. Lora is a village of 750 inhabitants situated 7km to the east of Estepa, just off the A92 motorway.

In the south eastern corner of the province of Seville, La Roda de Andalucía is a village of 4000 inhabitants. Surrounded by olive groves, it contains the baroque 17th century church of Santa Ana. The numerous festivities in La Roda include a pilgrimage in honour of San Pancracio on the second Sunday in May, the festival of María Auxiliadora on the 24th of May, the fiesta of San Pedro on the last weekend of June and fiesta in honour of the Virgen del Carmen on the 16th of July. Also celebrated enthusiastically on the first weekend of August is the Verbena del Emigrante.
La Roda is situated on the A92 motorway 18km from Estepa on the border with the province of Córdoba. There is a train station just outside the town and trains can be taken from here to various parts of Andalucía.

East of Estepa, away from the motorway is the village of Casariche with a population of 5000. A farming village located in olive growing countryside, Casariche is 13km from Estepa. There is a train station just outside the village.

East of Casariche, Badolatosa lies right on the border with Córdoba. Another olive growing village, Badolatosa has a population of 3000. It is situated away from the main roads, 22km from Estepa.

Herrera
At the eastern edge of La Campiña, Herrera is a farming village surrounded by rolling hills of wheat fields and olive groves. It used to be an important iron mining area. The 17th century church of Santiago el Mayor forms the central focus of the village. Festivals in Herrera include the main local fair which takes place from the 5th to the 8th of August, the festival of San Marcos on April 25th and a pilgrimage of the Virgen de Fátima on the 10th of May.
Herrera is a village of 6000 inhabitants situated on the N340, 8km north of the A92 motorway. The nearest sizeable town is that of Puente Genil, 9km away in Córdoba.

To the east of Herrera is the village of El Rubio whose population numbers 3700. El Rubio is situated 23km to the northeast of Osuna on country roads.

Marinaleda
A small village located in flat surroundings of wheat fields, Marinaleda would be relatively unknown were it not for its political associations. It is a main centre of the movement of a workers union known as the SOC, which is an organization that mixes Andalucía's tradition of anarchy with pacifism and ecological ideals. The village itself consists of neat and modern streets lined with well kept flower beds. The village square is named Plaza de Libertad and a banner flying above the square is printed with the words Tierra de Libertad: Free Earth. The Casa de Cultura is a workers club located on this square. The mayor of the town, Sánchez Gordillo has given Marinaleda the reputation of being one of the most politically extreme villages in Andalucía and the inhabitants of the village are represent a firm majority of communist voters. The mayor's intriguing and radical policies have caught the public eye over the years and the political activity is an integral part of the life of the villagers.
Marinaleda has a population of 2600 and is situated 27km to the northwest of Osuna and 20km south of the town of Écija.

Écija
The main town in the northwest of La Campiña, Écija is situated next to the Genil river. The towns origins date back to Roman times when it was a settlement called Astigi. The remains of this settlement can still be seen outside the town. Écija is known as the "city of towers" due to its numerous baroque towers that were constructed after the Lisbon earthquake of 1755 destroyed many of the town's buildings. The modern development on the outskirts of Écija is unattractive but the town centre has retained a charming and tranquil atmosphere with graceful streets and monuments. The Plaza de España is the main square of the town, a quiet, tree-lined plaza with a 19th century fountain at its centre. Among the many baroque towers in the town, perhaps the most beautiful is the tower of the church of San Juan Bautista, decorated with fantastic ceramic blue tiles set on a background of red brick. Along with the towers, there are plenty of outstanding palaces in Écija dating from the 18th century.
Écija is a large urban centre of 38,000 inhabitants located just off the NIV motorway. The town is 55km southeast of Córdoba and 90km east of Seville.

La Luisiana
This town was a colony that was founded during the late 18th century by Charles III in an attempt to populate the uninhabited areas near to the Sierra Morena. A number of colonies were set up at this time and Charles' minister, Olavide, decided that rather than populating these new towns with Spaniards and risk depopulating other areas of Spain, they would bring people in from other parts of Europe, mostly from northern Europe. La Luisiana is built on a regular grid pattern as dictated by town planners of the time. The small and attractive town square is adjacent to the town hall and as is the neoclassical pink parish church.
La Luisiana has a population of 4300. It is situated 15km to the west of Écija, next to the NIV motorway, 75km east of Seville.

A small road leads north from La Luisiana to Cañada del Rosal. A rural village of 3000 inhabitants, the village is close to the border with Córdoba and the foothills of the Sierra Morena.

Fuentes de Andalucía
Laying in the midst of flat, agricultural land, Fuentes de Andalucía is a fairly modern town whose more traditional houses date back to the 18th century. These houses have brick façades, wrought iron balconies and barred windows. The parish church of Santa María de las Nieves dates back to the 16th century and the town also contains the baroque church of San José. Festivities in the town include the fiesta of San Sebastián held on the 20th of January and the main local fair which takes place on the third weekend of August.
Fuentes has a population of 7500 and is situated 5km south of the NIV motorway, 23km east of the town of Carmona and 52km east of Seville.

Dos Hermanas
A satellite town of Seville, just to the south of the capital, Dos Hermanas is a sprawling urban centre of 90,000 inhabitants. The town is characterised by the busy and often congested main roads running through its centre and although historically separate from Seville, today the atmosphere of Dos Hermanas is largely overshadowed by its grander neighbour. Of interest in the town is the pilgrimage of Valme, which takes place on the third Sunday in October and attracts people from across the province.
Dos Hermanas is 10km from the outskirts of Seville, to the south of the city.

Utrera
Not a particularly attractive town, Utrera originated in Roman times and was also important to the Moors. Now largely an urban sprawl of modern housing developments with industrial areas on its outskirts. Despite this, the town does manage to maintain a vibrant atmosphere and unique character. Today it is renowned for being one of the main flamenco centres in Andalucía. During July ,the "Potage", a large flamenco festival is held in the town's park. Utrera contains the remains of its old Moorish castle and the 15th century church of Santiago.
Utrera has a population of 46,000 and is 30km from Seville. There is a train station in the town and trains run north to Seville, south to Cádiz and east to other areas of Andalucía.

Southeast of Utrera in the fertile agricultural plains is Los Molares, a village of 2600 inhabitants. Los Molares is 7km from Utrera. Further southeast along the N376 road, the village of El Coronil, surrounded by olive groves and wheat fields has a population of 5000. El Coronil is 15km from Utrera.

Montellano
In the far south of the Seville province and La Campiña, Montellano is close to the border with Seville. Set in a landscape of seemingly endless olive trees and wheatfields, Montellano's main economic activity is agriculture. The village contains the interesting 18th century parish church of Nuestro Señor San José with an attractive main façade. Local festivities take place in Montellano during the first week in August when the Fiesta de los Jubileos is held. Montellano has 7000 inhabitants. It is situated 25km south of the town of Utrera