Écija
The town of towers and the 'frying pan of Andalusia'
On the banks of the Genil, it boasts baroque towers and belfries and stately palaces. Its summers earned it the nickname 'frying pan of Andalusia'.
Countryside (Campiña) · 90 km from Seville · 39,000 inhabitants
What to see
- Peñaflor PalaceFamous for its very long balcony with mural paintings.
- Benamejí PalaceHome to the History Museum, with Roman mosaics.
- Plaza de España, 'El Salón'The heart of the town.
- Baroque towersTiles and brick on Écija's skyline.
Weather now
15°ClearHigh 27° · Low 11° · Rain 0% · Wind 2 km/h
What to eat
- Yemas de ÉcijaConvent sweet made with egg yolk.
- Bizcochos marroquíesLong, fluffy sponge cakes typical of the town.
Festivals
- FairSeptember
