Things to do in Écija in May
Ruta arqueológica del Mosaico de la Amazona Herida
La antigua colonia romana de Astigi fue una de las metrópolis más florecientes de la Bética, célebre por su exportación de aceite de oliva a Roma. En el Museo Histórico Municipal - Palacio de Benamejí se custodia una de las mejores colecciones de pavimentos romanos de España, donde destaca la monumental escultura ecijana de la Amazona Herida.
EVOO tasting at a traditional oil mill in the Campiña
The Ecija region has a two-thousand-year-old olive oil tradition that dates back to the Roman era, when amphorae of oil from Astigi reached the very banks of the Tiber River. At the Cooperativa Oleícola El Milagrito, it is possible to discover the cold extraction process of "liquid gold" through guided tours with a price from 12€ per person.
Bicycle or Hiking Route along the Vía Verde de la Campiña
The Vía Verde de la Campiña makes use of the old railway layout to offer a flat cycling and hiking route that connects Écija with the rural surroundings. In March, the crop fields of the countryside look green and flowery, offering an ideal natural landscape.
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Canoeing trip down the Genil river
The course of the Genil river as it passes through the city offers a completely different natural perspective of Ecija's monumental skyline. In the Parque Periurbano del Río Genil, active tourism activities are organized in canoes with rates from 20€ per person.
Night tour of the Baroque Courtyards of Ecija
The splendor of the 18th century turned Ecija into one of the richest stately cities in Andalusia, full of palace houses with dazzling architecture. This guided visit at dusk departs from the Plaza de España de Écija with a rate of 10€ for adults / Free for children under 12.
Visit to the Equestrian Art Interpretation Center
Écija boasts an irreplaceable historical bond with the world of horses and the breeding of the Spanish Purebred. Located in the old granary and palace stables, the Centro de Interpretación del Arte Ecuestre - Caballerizas del Palacio de Benamejí displays this legacy for a price of 2€ per person.
Degustación de productos locales en la Plaza de Abastos
Construida en el siglo XIX sobre el solar del antiguo convento de la Compañía de Jesús, la Plaza de Abastos de Écija es el pulmón gastronómico del centro histórico astigitano. El recinto cuenta con Entrada libre para descubrir los ingredientes autóctonos de la Campiña de Sevilla.
Ascent to the Baroque viewpoint of the Torre de San Juan
Écija is known internationally as the "City of Towers" for the unmistakable Baroque profile of its tiled bell towers. At the Iglesia de San Juan Evangelista de Écija, it is possible to ascend its imposing tower with a €2 donation.
