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Manantial de Roya
Manantial de Roya

This spring rises about 2 km from the centre of Estepa (Seville) in the Sierra del Becerrero. Its waters are channelled to the famous Fuente de Roya, where the townsfolk have been drawing water since 1733 and freshening up in a natural setting. It has also been used as a watering place for livestock herded along a nearby drover’s road. 

Los Canterones
Los Canterones

These old Roman and medieval quarries are located about 3 kilometres from Estepa towards El Rubio. 

Lantejuela-Laguna del Gobierno-Aves orilla
Gobierno Lagoon

The 20-hectare restored lagoon was declared as a natural reserve on 28 July 1989. Located about 800 metres from the village, endangered species such as white-headed duck, mallard or pink flamingo nest and roost here.

El Viso del Alcor-Parque de la Muela
Parque de la Muela

The 30-hectare La Muela Park is located to the east of the town, at the foot of one of the most significant archaeological sites in the region known as La Tablada. The Park dates back to the early 1980s. More specifically, in 1983, when various interventions were carried out to prepare the site for public use, the first trees were planted, and the paths were laid. 

Laguna de Zarracatín
Laguna de Zarracatín

The Zarracatín Lagoon, located 2 km south of El Palmar de Troya, is part of the Utrera Endorheic Complex, along with those of Arjona and La Alcaparrosa. 

Embalse Torre del Águila
Torre del Águila Reservoir

The Torre del Águila reservoir is located to the southeast of El Palmar de Troya, in an area of small hills, with altitudes between 144 and 51 m, and gentle slopes. It has two main arms; the western branch receives its inflow from the Santiago Stream.

Embalse Torre del Águila
El Palmar de Troya
El Palmar de Troya, the ‘watchtower’ of the Guadalquivir

To the south-east of Seville, 15 kilometres from Utrera and in the heart of La Cañada Real, is El Palmar de Troya. A town which, until October 2018, was part of the municipal district of Utrera, and one of the newest towns in the province.