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El Castillo de las Guardas
Código INE
41031
Town image
Mapa El Castillo de las Guardas
Observatorio Astronómico, Centro de Investigación
Una noche bajo un cielo estrellado
A night under a starry sky

A starry sky, without light pollution in a spectacular setting is an attractive puzzle for warm nights with clear skies and the province of Seville has some perfect natural spaces for contemplating stars and constellations. 

Capilla de la Inmaculada Concepción
Chapel of the Inmaculate Conception

The Chapel, built in the mid-20th century, is located in the village of Arroyo de la Plata. It is dedicated to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, highly revered in this village. A small, stone bell tower was added later to announce the festivals, pilgrimages and other events.

Ganadería de Hermanos Sampedro, Dehesa La Cepera
Hermanos Sampedro Livestock Farm, Dehesa La Cepera

The livestock farm called Fernando Sampedro was originally formed by Felix Suarez in 1918, with cattle from Danta Coloma and Albaserrada.

The livestock grazes in the La Cepera farm at km. 46.5 of the Seville-Aracena road.

Reserva Natural El Castillo de las Guardas
El Castillo de las Guardas Nature Reserve

More than 1,000 animals in the wild in an unparalleled setting, among the ruins of an ancient mine that dates back to Roman times. Elephants, giraffes, rhinoceroses, hippopotamuses, zebras, etc. Falconry show. Walk through the Kangaroo Garden. 15 Km. tour by pneumatic train or private vehicle. And in addition, accommodation in bungalows and a magnificent fort and western town.
 

Tierra Indómita
Parte superior de la puerta de la plaza de toros con escudo del municipio
El Castillo de las Guardas Bullring

El Castillo de las Guardas’ bullring is located in the town where two of the province’s most important fighting bull breeding farms are situated. Its location is unique in that it can be seen from the porch of the San Juan Bautista Parish Church.