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El Coronil

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El Coronil, the two fortresses of Sierra Sur

Visit the town of El Coronil and discover its fascinating architectural heritage. You can visit two Arab castles that played a vital role in the Christian conquest. One of them, the Aguzaderas, hosts one of Spain’s foremost flamenco festivals every summer. 

As you stroll through its streets, you will come across beautiful 18th-century stately homes. Some are now public buildings and may be visited. The most significant local festival is the Feria de San Roque, in honour of the town’s patron saint. It takes place in August, and its becerrada is a long-standing tradition. You will undoubtedly be impressed by the delicious cuisine made with local produce. 

The natural surroundings of El Coronil have also become a great tourist attraction. In the heart of Seville’s Sierra Sur, with the Arroyo Salado flowing through its lands, this town boasts several routes in which you can embrace nature. Furthermore, a section of the Sierra Sur Green Corridor runs through the district.

Be sure to come and experience El Coronil. 


Getting to El Coronil

If you travel by car from Seville, the fastest route is the A-92 motorway. Take exit 14B towards the A-360. Once you pass Morón de la Frontera, and a few kilometres ahead, enter the SE-431 until your destination. 

This town does not have a train station, but you can take a bus from the Prado de San Sebastián Bus Station in Seville. 


Getting around

Stroll around and discover this beautiful town in the Sierra Sur. Go hiking in its natural surroundings or, if you prefer, bring your bike with you. 


Reasons to visit

  • Visit the Castillo de las Aguzaderas, located four kilometres from the town. It has been declared a National Monument. 
  • Make your way up to the Shrine to El Calvario and enjoy the beautiful views. 
  • Admire the life-size Nativity Scene at the Consolación Church at Christmas. It is a remarkable sight. 
  • Be sure to come in August for the Feria de San Roque, with the traditional running of young bulls. Do you dare try?
  • Experience Flamenco Night at the Castillo de las Aguzaderas in the summer. A truly magical event. 
  • Spend a day in the countryside at the Merendero Cerropalo. Take a walk around and discover the menhir.


What to see 

Start your route through El Coronil at the Plaza de los Remedios. The Consolación Church, the main local temple, is located here. It is home to valuable gold and silver artefacts, religious images and paintings. 

Also in this square is the Virgen de los Remedios Chapel, which bears the name of the patron saint. It was originally the chapel of a former hospital. 

Walk to the Plaza de la Constitución to see the Town Hall. It is housed in a 16th century stately home. Try to catch a glimpse of the plenary room. The wood and ceramic-coffered ceiling will amaze you. Next to the Town Hall stands the 18th-century stately house that belonged to the Candau family. 

Just two minutes away is the former stately home of Don Diego Quebrado. This building, which now houses the Casa de la Cultura and the Municipal Library, is worth a visit.

Continue walking until you get to the Castillo de la Villa. The arcaded courtyard, cast-iron columns, and Torre del Homenaje still remain. It has been used as a Civil Guard station and a market place throughout history.

If you go to the Plaza del Convento, be sure to visit the Vera Cruz Chapel. It used to be a hospice for the destitute. The sculpture the Crucified Christ is by the baroque master Juan Martínez Montañés. 

Make your way to the highest point of the town and admire beautiful views over La Campiña. The Shrine to El Calvario is here, with numerous votive offerings to Our Lady of Sorrows. 

To finish, take the hiking path to the Castillo de las Aguzaderas located four kilometres from El Coronil. Alternatively, you can drive there, which takes only seven minutes. The castle, declared a National Monument, was built to defend a natural water spring during the wars between the Moors and Christians. It is still in excellent condition. The Noche Flamenca, a very popular festival in the province, is held here every summer.


Places to visit

  1. Nuestra Señora de Consolación Church (15th, 18th and 19th centuries)
  2. Castillo de las Aguzaderas
  3. Castillo de la Villa (14th century)
  4. Castle’s inner courtyard (19th century)
  5. Diego Quebrado stately house (today the Casa de la Cultura, 17th century)
  6. Virgen de los Remedios Chapel
  7. Vera Cruz Chapel (former Convent of the Barefoot Carmelite Order)
  8. Shrine to El Calvario
  9. Stately house on Calle Real-Plaza Vieja (next to the Town Hall)
  10. Casa de ‘la Marcela’
  11. Torre de almazara (opposite Plaza Nueva)
  12. Barranco water trough
  13. Pozo del Morisco
  14. Arroyo Salado Roman bridge
  15. Town Hall, former Carmelite convent and granary
  16. Plaza de la Constitución
  17. Casa del peón caminero, now Peña Flamenca La Reja 
  18. The roof of a former shrine, opposite Plaza Nueva
  19. Dehesa de Los Pilares


Surroundings

El Coronil is 57 kilometres from Seville in the Sierra Sur region. Its vast municipal district is crossed by the Arroyo Salado and the River Guadalete. 

Comarca
Sierra Sur
Extension
91.69 Km²
Altitude
133.00 m
No. of inhabitants
4.807
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