
Things to do in Écija
Écija never runs out of plans, including concerts, exhibitions, and theater shows among plenty more to discover all year round.
The best of Écija this week
- Special eventTheaterMonday
The Phantom of the Gran Teatro Falla by Tino Tovar
The award-winning Cádiz author Tino Tovar presents his musical and anthological work El fantasma del Gran Teatro Falla in Écija. This carnival-themed show gathers some of the most recognized voices of the Cádiz Carnival to pay tribute to the most iconic and emotional songs of his artistic career.
- Special eventSportsSaturday
March Against Cancer in Écija "Marcha Rosa"
The traditional March Against Cancer in Écija, popularly known as the "Marcha Rosa" (Pink March), celebrates its eighth edition, consolidated as one of the most crowded and emotional social gatherings in the local calendar. Organized by the Local Board of the Spanish Association Against Cancer, the initiative seeks to raise awareness of the fight against this disease and support research.
- Special eventStand-upSaturday
Comedy monologue by David Navarro No tengo remedio
Comedian, actor, and screenwriter David Navarro presents his new monologue show titled No tengo remedio at the municipal theater. Known for his career in national television and radio programs, the artist displays his sharp irony to humorously analyze the entanglements of modern life and maturity.
Everything you can do in Écija all year round
Monumental exploration of the Palacio de Peñaflor and its great baroque balcony
The Palacio de Peñaflor is one of the greatest exponents of Andalusian civil Baroque architecture and the great monumental icon of Écija, internationally famous for its unique curved façade and its great ornamental wealth. Its exterior and interior structure reflects the power and opulence of the Écija nobility of the 17th and 18th centuries.
- Exhibition
Apertura Nocturna de Verano del Museo Histórico Municipal
Located in the imposing Palacio de Benamejí, this museum houses one of the most important archaeological collections in Andalusia, highlighting exceptional pieces from the Roman era found in ancient Astigi. Touring its rooms allows you to delve into the historical splendor of the city through sculptures, mosaics, and funerary grave goods of incalculable heritage value.
- Sports
Visit to the Circuito de Ocio y Salud Multiaventura
For families looking to release energy and dynamism outdoors, the Ocio y Salud Multiaventura offers a space specifically designed to get out of the digital routine. This enclosure is equipped with active high-altitude circuits where young people can test their skills in a controlled and safe natural environment.
- Theater
Cultural visit to the Teatro Municipal San Juan
The Teatro Municipal San Juan stands as the epicenter of contemporary scenic and cultural life in the heart of Écija. Located in a heritage environment recovered for the enjoyment of the public, this space continuously hosts a varied program throughout the year that includes performing arts, live music cycles, comedy, and family proposals.
- Fair
Purchase of Moroccan Biscuits at the Convento de Santa Florentina
The Convento de Santa Florentina is one of the most emblematic enclosed convents in Écija, famous not only for its convent architecture and Baroque church but for guarding a unique confectionery tradition handmade by the nuns: the famous bizcochos marroquíes.
Visita Cultural al Museo Histórico Municipal de Écija
The Palacio de Benamejí is one of the undisputed jewels of Andalusian civil Baroque and the reference cultural hub in Écija, housing the Museo Histórico Municipal. Visiting this building allows you to delve into the noble architecture of the city of the sun, highlighting its imposing façade, the monumental double-arched porticoed courtyard, and the spacious stables.
- Exhibition
Colección Romana y Amazona Herculanense en Benamejí
Located in the impressive Palacio de Benamejí, this museum houses one of the richest and best-rated archaeological collections in Andalusia. The building itself, a magnificent baroque palace with an exceptional parade ground, already deserves careful attention.
- Sports
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.
- Theater
Cultural Visit to the Teatro Municipal Sanjuán of Écija
The Teatro Municipal Sanjuán is the main performing arts venue of the town and the epicenter of cultural life, hosting both the performing arts program and the sessions of its well-known cultural and training classrooms throughout the year.
- Fair
Gastronomic Tour of the Plaza de Abastos de San Francisco
Located on the site of the former Franciscan convent, the Mercado de Abastos de San Francisco is the daily heartbeat of fresh products from the Astigitana region. Its traditional stalls offer local seasoned olives, vegetables from the Genil valley, artisan sausages, and typical pastries such as the famous ecijanas yemas.
Municipal Historical Museum of Écija: Special Summer Hours
Located in the imposing Palacio de Benamejí, this museum houses one of the most dazzling archaeological collections in Andalusia. It is especially notable for iconic Roman-era pieces such as the Amazonas Herida, considered one of the best Roman sculptures on the Iberian Peninsula.
- Exhibition
Visita a la Amazona Herida en el Museo Histórico Municipal
The Museo Histórico Municipal of Écija, located in the magnificent Palacio de Benamejí, carries out its didactic proposal for children under the [revive] program on a stable basis. This subsidized initiative brings local archaeological heritage closer to children through participatory methodologies that combine play, experimentation, and the history of the city.
- Sports
Bicycle or Hiking Route along the Vía Verde de la Campiña
The Vía Verde de la Campiña takes advantage of the route of a dismantled old railway to offer an adapted itinerary optimal for hiking and cycling around Écija. The route runs between fields of agricultural crops and gentle hills typical of the Campiña landscape.
Ruta arqueológica del Mosaico de la Amazona Herida
The Municipal Historical Museum of Écija, located in the magnificent Palacio de Benamejí, continuously develops a didactic and cultural program focused on historical and artistic dissemination for all audiences. These proposals seek to combine playful learning with direct experimentation through archaeological pieces and the city's rich heritage, offering an enjoyable and highly participatory approach to the past of Écija.
- Exhibition
Cultural visit to the Municipal Historical Museum at the Palacio de Benamejí
The Palacio de Benamejí houses the Municipal Historical Museum, one of the most important heritage and archaeological jewels of the Sevillian countryside. The building itself, a superb exponent of Andalusian civil Baroque with its majestic facade and stable courtyard, completely justifies the tour before heading into the exhibition halls.
Visita al Palacio de los Marqueses de Peñaflor y su Balcón Barroco
The Palacio de Peñaflor is one of the undisputed jewels of Andalusian civil baroque, internationally famous for its unique undulating facade and its imposing continuous balcony decorated with original mural paintings.
- Exhibition20 min from Écija
Exhibition on the art of the Ruiz Florindo in the Fontaniego Baroque
Located in the old Hospital de la Caridad, the Centro de Interpretación del Barroco Fontaniego is dedicated to the dissemination of the stately and religious architecture that emerged in Fuentes de Andalucía during the 17th and 18th centuries, a period in which the famous dynasty of master builders Ruiz Florindo took center stage.
Visita Nocturna al Palacio de Peñaflor y su Mirador
The Palacio de Peñaflor is arguably the most sublime example of civil Baroque architecture in Écija, internationally famous for its peculiar praised facade and its large continuous curvilinear balcony. Crossing its doors allows the people of Écija to connect directly with the city's noble and artistic history, admiring a structure that continues to recover all its heritage splendor today.
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Visit to the Museo de Arte Sacro de Écija
Located in an enclave of great ecclesiastical value, the Museo de Arte Sacro of the city preserves the rich liturgical legacy of local brotherhoods and parishes. This museum space allows visitors to contemplate pieces of silver goldsmithing, ancient gold embroidery, chalices, and sacred ornaments that bear witness to the deep devotion and artistic power accumulated by Écija over the centuries.
- 20 min from Écija
Historical tour of the Palacio Portocarrero and its gardens
The Alcázar Palacio Portocarrero is an architectural jewel that combines Roman vestiges from the 2nd century, Almohad walls from the 12th century, and the elegance of a stately Renaissance palace. Declared a Property of Cultural Interest, this imposing inhabited monument served as a film set for the movie Kingdom of Heaven directed by Ridley Scott.
How many plans are there in Écija?
Right now there are 130 plans in total: 53 are one-time events happening these days, such as 21 concerts, 11 exhibitions, and 8 theater shows, and 77 are plans available in the city year-round.
How often is this list of plans updated?
This selection gathers the plans in Écija that are currently active, automatically reviewed from real sources.