Things to do in Écija in September
- Special eventFestival
Festivity and Procession of the Virgen del Valle Coronada
The patronal feast in honor of the patron saint and perpetual mayor of the city is the most deeply rooted devotional event of September. The Parroquia Mayor de Santa Cruz becomes the religious epicenter from which the venerated image of Nuestra Señora del Valle Coronada departs to travel through the streets of the historic center of Écija.
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Real Feria de Écija 2026
Bullfighting tradition regains a leading role in the municipality's festive agenda with a highly anticipated event. The historic Plaza de Toros de Écija hosts a major bullfighting celebration that brings together prominent figures from the national rankings within the framework of the September fair.
- Special event
Real Feria de Écija 2026
Bullfighting tradition regains a leading role in the municipality's festive agenda with a highly anticipated event. The historic Plaza de Toros de Écija hosts a major bullfighting celebration that brings together prominent figures from the national rankings within the framework of the September fair.
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Night Guided Route "3,000 years of history in Écija"
The night cultural program "Écija a las luces del arte" bids farewell to its summer routes with a thematic guided tour that reviews the city's millennial trajectory. The route departs from the Yacimiento Arqueológico de Plaza de Armas to highlight the Turdetan, Roman, Islamic, and Baroque vestiges of the municipality.
- Special eventExhibition
Tribute Exhibition to José Pérez Martín
The temporary exhibition hall hosts an anthological exhibition dedicated to the figure of the famous local painter José Pérez Martín and the production of his students. Located in the stately Museo Histórico Municipal de Écija, the exhibition reviews landscapes, portraits, and scenes of the Astigitan tradition.
- Exhibition
Visita a la Amazona Herida en el Museo Histórico Municipal
Ubicado en el imponente Palacio de Benamejí, el Museo Histórico Municipal de Écija alberga una de las colecciones de arqueología romana más valiosas de España. Su pieza estrella es la Amazona Herida, una escultura exenta de mármol del siglo II d.C. célebre por conservar restos de su policromía original y un estado de conservación excepcional.
Visita al Palacio de Peñaflor y Subida a su Mirador
El Palacio de Peñaflor constituye uno de los ejemplos más icónicos del barroco civil andaluz. Su fachada curva adaptada a la calle está decorada con pinturas al fresco e ilustrada por un balcón corrido de casi 60 metros de longitud, famoso por su cerrajería y por sus arcos tallados.
Exploration of the Plaza de Armas Archaeological Site
On the hill of the Alcázar Real lies the Yacimiento Arqueológico de Plaza de Armas, a privileged window to over three thousand years of uninterrupted human occupation in ancient Astigi. It is the exact place where famous Roman mosaics such as those of Bacchus or the 'Amores' have been unearthed.
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.
Ruta Gastronómica en el Mercado Municipal de Abastos
El Mercado Municipal de Abastos de Écija es el espacio clave para conocer los ingredientes y productos frescos de la huerta del Genil. Ubicado en pleno centro urbano sobre el solar de un antiguo convento desamortizado, combina puestos de abastos con pequeños rincones gastronómicos.
Sunset walk along the banks of the Genil in Parque San Pablo
The Parque San Pablo is the largest urban green space in Écija, extending along the right bank of the Genil River. With lush groves, tree-lined avenues, and large recreational areas, this park is the preferred natural refuge for the people of Écija to take a walk and cool off when the July sun goes down.
