Things to do in Écija for couples
Écija never runs out of plans for couples, including concerts, fairs & markets, and theater shows among plenty more to discover all year round.
The best of Écija this week for couples
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
Everything to do as a couple 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
Sunset from the Mirador de la Torre de San Gil
Located at the highest point of the old town, the Iglesia de San Gil Abad stands out as one of the baroque temples of greatest artistic and historical value in the city. Its interior houses impressive architecture decorated with plasterwork and a monumental Churrigueresque main altarpiece considered a masterpiece of Andalusian baroque.
Discovery of the secret baroque at the Iglesia de Los Descalzos
The Iglesia de Los Descalzos is an authentic masterpiece of the Andalusian Baroque in Écija, famous for the decorative exuberance of its interior, where there is barely a centimeter left unadorned. This conventual temple surprises the visitor from the first moment with its sumptuous decoration of polychrome plasterwork, gilded altarpieces, and domes of great technical complexity.
Urban tour of the Baroque towers and bell gables of Écija
Known historically as the Ciudad de las Torres, Écija boasts an unmistakable urban profile marked by its numerous baroque and mudéjar-style bell towers. This self-guided tour allows you to contemplate the most representative temples that stand out on the urban horizon.
Visit to the Monumento al Sol and Plazuela de Santa María
Écija is popularly known as the City of Towers due to its impressive urban profile dotted with numerous bell towers and Baroque brick and tile bell gables (espadañas). This self-guided urban itinerary proposes discovering the most beautiful temples in the old town, such as the Iglesia de Santa María and the Torre de San Juan.
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.
Immersion in the Convento de las Teresas
The Convento de Santa Ana (Las Teresas) represents one of the most notable conventual complexes of the heritage of Écija, standing out for its magnificent Baroque church and the sumptuousness of its interior altarpieces and plasterwork. A haven of spirituality and art hidden behind cloistered walls.
Repostería artesanal en el Convento de San José
The Convento de las Teresas represents one of the most prominent exponents of Carmelite conventual architecture in Écija, standing out for its sober facade and the spiritual and artistic wealth it treasures in the cloister.
Visit to the Convento de la Merced and its Baroque Cloister
The former Convento de la Merced represents one of the most significant historical convent complexes of the heritage of Écija. Founded in the 17th century, the building stands out for its exposed brick baroque façade, its monumental doorway, and a notable main cloister with semicircular arches.
Visit to the Palacio de Alcántara
The Palacio de Alcántara is one of the landmark examples of 18th-century palatial architecture in Écija. Its exterior facade stands out for the monumental stone carving of its baroque portal, presided over by the coat of arms of the Marquisate of Alcántara and its double-arched balcony.
Visit to the Palacio de Valdehermoso and its noble façade
The Palacio de Valdehermoso is one of the most outstanding examples of noble civil architecture in Écija, standing out for its imposing facade of carved brick and stone that exemplifies the elegance of the local Renaissance and Baroque. This stately building preserves the bearing of the great families that populated the city after the Castilian conquest.
Visit to the Mercado de Abastos de Écija: Tradition and Local Flavor
Located in a renovated historic rectangular building, the Mercado de Abastos de Écija combines traditional stalls of fresh fruit, meat, and fish with gastronomic stalls and taverns where you can try popular Écija cuisine.
Historical Tour of the Mirador de Peñaflor
The Mirador de Peñaflor offers one of the most beautiful and clear panoramic views over the historical buildings of Écija, its Baroque towers, and the natural environment of the Genil river. It is a privileged balcony to contemplate the monumental silhouette of the city from the heights.
How many plans are there for couples in Écija?
Right now there are 38 plans in total: 15 are one-time events happening these days, such as 11 concerts, 2 fairs & markets, and 1 stand-up comedy, and 23 are plans available in the city year-round.
How often is this list of plans updated?
This selection gathers the plans for couples in Écija that are currently active, automatically reviewed from real sources.