14 Activities
Carmona and Olive Oil Tourism
Starts from
Seville
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
14
Duration
11 hrs 45 min
Length
25 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Seville
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
11 hrs 45 min
Length
25 mi
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Gastronomy
Aldana Chiodi
Travel Expert
- Discover the flavors of olive oil.
- Surprise yourself with the necropolis of Carmona.
- Enjoy a walk around houses-palaces and churches.
In this one-day itinerary, you will get to know Carmona, one of the most beautiful villages with more history in the surrounding of the Andalusian capital.
On the way to the village, you can visit an olive plantation, learn about the olive oil process and have an olive oil tasting: a different experience! Olive oil is one of the main ingredients in the food of southern Spain.
On the way to the village, you can visit an olive plantation, learn about the olive oil process and have an olive oil tasting: a different experience! Olive oil is one of the main ingredients in the food of southern Spain.
Categories
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Gastronomy
In this one-day itinerary, you will get to know Carmona, one of the most beautiful villages with more history in the surrounding of the Andalusian capital.
On the way to the village, you can visit an olive plantation, learn about the olive oil process and have an olive oil tasting: a different experience! Olive oil is one of the main ingredients in the food of southern Spain.
On the way to the village, you can visit an olive plantation, learn about the olive oil process and have an olive oil tasting: a different experience! Olive oil is one of the main ingredients in the food of southern Spain.
Aldana Chiodi
Travel Expert
- Discover the flavors of olive oil.
- Surprise yourself with the necropolis of Carmona.
- Enjoy a walk around houses-palaces and churches.
Day Itinerary
14 Activities
Day 1
23 mi1 mi
Explore the Ancient City and Taste the Olive Oil
Get ready to live an intense day in flavours, history, and nature.
This one-day itinerary proposes a visit to one village with archaeological sites, towers, and palaces.
Moreover, you can visit a farm to live a different experience with olive oil.
You can bring some snacks for the morning.
Moreover, you can visit a farm to live a different experience with olive oil.
You can bring some snacks for the morning.
09:302 hrs
Basilippo
Basilippo Oleoturismo is a traditional family company. Olive oil is a fundamental ingredient in the food of southern Spain, and many families live from its production.
During the visit, not only will you learn a lot about olive oil, but you will also enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
The oleotourism tour lasts 90 minutes, so try to reserve the 10 am tour. You must book it in advance online.
During the visit, not only will you learn a lot about olive oil, but you will also enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
The oleotourism tour lasts 90 minutes, so try to reserve the 10 am tour. You must book it in advance online.
8.1 mi
15 min
11:451 hr
Archaeological Ensemble of Carmona
The City of Carmona is a small city that reached its splendor in Roman times. Therefore, one of its main attractions is the Archaeological Complex of Carmona.
You can visit it before having lunch and walk around the rest of the city. The visit can be done on your own or with a guide.
Among the places to visit are the necropolis and the amphitheater.
You can visit it before having lunch and walk around the rest of the city. The visit can be done on your own or with a guide.
Among the places to visit are the necropolis and the amphitheater.
1.5 mi
10 min
13:005 min
Car Park
As Carmona is a small town with narrow streets, it's recommended to park your car in this ample car park and explore all the main attractions on foot.
0.4 mi
10 min
13:151 hr 30 min
Molino de la Romera
It's time for lunch. Drive to the Molino de la Romera restaurant and park there. Then, you will be close to the places to visit on foot.
It is not the cheapest place, but it has a very cozy atmosphere and good food. It has a terrace with a viewpoint and a fireplace in winter. Not forget to taste the desserts!
The restaurant is recommended in the Michelin guide, so making a reservation is recommended.
If you prefer another place to eat, you can park the car near Alcázar de la Puerta de Sevilla (the next stop) and choose some tapas bars in the area, like La tasquita del inglés or Casa Paco.
It is not the cheapest place, but it has a very cozy atmosphere and good food. It has a terrace with a viewpoint and a fireplace in winter. Not forget to taste the desserts!
The restaurant is recommended in the Michelin guide, so making a reservation is recommended.
If you prefer another place to eat, you can park the car near Alcázar de la Puerta de Sevilla (the next stop) and choose some tapas bars in the area, like La tasquita del inglés or Casa Paco.
0.4 mi
10 min
15:0045 min
Alcázar de la Puerta de Sevilla
After lunch, the proposal is to walk around some of the most touristic places of the city: palaces, towers and churches.
You can start at the Alcázar de la Puerta de Sevilla and from there walk around the rest.
The Gate of Seville fortress is one of the most emblematic elements of the rich architectural heritage that Carmona boasts. The Alcazar is the remains of a bastion with traces of Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs and Christians.
You can download an audio guide at the official website.
You can start at the Alcázar de la Puerta de Sevilla and from there walk around the rest.
The Gate of Seville fortress is one of the most emblematic elements of the rich architectural heritage that Carmona boasts. The Alcazar is the remains of a bastion with traces of Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs and Christians.
You can download an audio guide at the official website.
0.3 mi
10 min
16:0030 min
San Fernando Square
After the visit to the Alcazaba, follow the route through the historic center and arrive at the Plaza de San Fernando. This square is circular and around it, you can see the beautiful facade of the Mudejar house and other traditional houses.
Also, you can take a look at the Town Hall building and the Madre de Dios Convent of Carmona.
Also, you can take a look at the Town Hall building and the Madre de Dios Convent of Carmona.
0.2 mi
5 min
16:4545 min
City Museum of Carmona
The city of Carmona is characterized by having several houses that were ancient palaces. One of the most important is the House-palace of the Marquis of Torres de la Pressa (current City Museum).
At the museum you can know the history of Carmona from its origins and see archaeological remains from the Palaeolithic, Chalcolithic, Turdetan or Andalusian periods, but the most important are the Tartessian and Roman remain.
If you prefer not to visit the museum, you can take a brief look at the house. After the museum, as you walk through the city you will see other palace houses such as the Aguilar family and the Rueda family.
At the museum you can know the history of Carmona from its origins and see archaeological remains from the Palaeolithic, Chalcolithic, Turdetan or Andalusian periods, but the most important are the Tartessian and Roman remain.
If you prefer not to visit the museum, you can take a brief look at the house. After the museum, as you walk through the city you will see other palace houses such as the Aguilar family and the Rueda family.
0.1 mi
5 min
17:4530 min
Santa Maria Priory Church
On the way to the houses-palaces, you can see the Church of Santa María, one of the most important in Carmona. It was built on the site of the old main mosque, of which the ablutions courtyard is still preserved.
If you are during visiting hours, it is worth looking inside and exploring its details.
If you are during visiting hours, it is worth looking inside and exploring its details.
0.4 mi
10 min
18:305 min
Car Park
Return to the car park to continue your journey to slightly more remote parts of the city by car.
1 mi
5 min
18:4030 min
Café San Pedro
At this time, you may want to have a snack (merienda). You can go get the car and go to Café San Pedro, a traditional café in the city where good cakes are served, such as torta inglesa (English cake).
If it is closed, you can walk to Heladería cafetería No Ni Ná for something sweet.
If it is closed, you can walk to Heladería cafetería No Ni Ná for something sweet.
1.8 mi
5 min
19:155 min
Gate of Cordoba
To finish the route through the city, you can see two of the city gates: the Puerta de Córdoba and the Puerta de Marchena.
The Cordoba Gate (Puerta de Córdoba) was built in the 1st century AD and had several modifications over time.
The Cordoba Gate (Puerta de Córdoba) was built in the 1st century AD and had several modifications over time.
2.3 mi
10 min
19:305 min
Puerta de Marchena
Currently, the Merchena gate is the entrance to the hotel, Parador Carmona. You can take a picture and continue your journey.
0.2 mi
5 min
19:4530 min
Carmona Lookout
A few meters from the previous stop, you can stop for a few minutes at the Mirador Carmona to appreciate the landscape of the valley and take pictures.
If you like, you can go by car to the viewpoint on the other side of the town called Mirador Cueva de la Batida and spend a few minutes there before returning back.
If you like, you can go by car to the viewpoint on the other side of the town called Mirador Cueva de la Batida and spend a few minutes there before returning back.