August 31 - September 6, 2026Things to do this week in Écija
There is plenty to choose in Écija this week: 43 plans in total, including 3 exhibitions on only for a few more days, 2 sports, and 1 concerts to stretch the night out.
Plans in Écija this week
- Special eventFriday
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 eventFriday
Closing of the 'Écija, a las Luces del Arte' Festival
The summer cultural cycle organized by the city council comes to an end with the last of its heritage proposals under the title of the route '3,000 years of history in Écija'. This initiative highlights the city's rich historical legacy by combining outreach and heritage at night.
- Special eventConcertFriday
Closing Concert of 'Écija, Las Noches de Verano' with Big Jack
The Palacio de Benamejí hosts the last and most anticipated concert of the consolidated summer musical cycle organized by the Ayuntamiento de Écija. This emblematic monumental venue is transformed every week into the cultural epicenter of the region thanks to a proposal that combines live music and heritage.
- Special eventExhibitionMonday to wednesday
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.
Monumental exploration of the Palacio de Peñaflor and its great baroque balcony
Popularly known as the palace of the balconies, the Palacio de los Marqueses de Peñaflor is an architectural jewel of Andalusian civil Baroque. Its curved facade decorated with fresco paintings and an imposing continuous balcony that embraces the Cánovas del Castillo street constitute one of the most iconic images of the city.
Cultural visit to the Municipal Historical Museum at the Palacio de Benamejí
Located in a majestic 18th-century Baroque palace, the Museo Histórico Municipal de Écija houses one of the most valuable Roman archaeological collections in Andalusia. Among its rooms, the monumental sculpture of the Wounded Amazon stands out, an exceptionally preserved marble piece, along with impressive polychrome mosaics from the ancient domus of Astigi.
Purchase of Moroccan Biscuits at the Convento de Santa Florentina
The Convento de Santa Florentina preserves one of the most famous convent baking traditions in Andalusia. The cloistered Dominican nuns handcraft the famous Moroccan biscuits following a secret recipe documented since the 18th century.
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.
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.
Tasting and Visit to the Oil Mills of the Campiña de Écija
The Campiña Astigitana boasts a deep-rooted tradition in olive grove cultivation and the production of top-quality extra virgin olive oil. Several local oil mills offer oleotourism days that cover walks among centuries-old olive trees, demonstrations of extraction at the mill, and guided tastings of Hojiblanca and Picual olive oil varieties.
Traditional tasting and shopping at the Municipal Food Market
The gastronomic and daily heart of the city beats in the Mercado Municipal de Abastos de Écija, a traditional enclosure where local producers offer fruits from the Genil valley, cold meats, and the famous extra virgin olive oil of the countryside. The visit allows you to get a feel for daily life in Écija.
Discovery of the secret baroque at the Iglesia de Los Descalzos
Considered one of the most unknown summits of the Andalusian baroque, the Iglesia del Convento de Los Descalzos dazzles with its exuberant decoration in plasterwork, polychrome shrines, and a historic organ with an ornate case. Belonging to the Discalced Carmelites order, the church preserves its mystical atmosphere intact.
Urban tour of the Baroque towers and bell gables of Écija
Écija is famously known as the 'City of Towers' due to the dazzling Baroque bell towers covered in polychrome tiles that dominate its skyline. A walking tour of the monumental itinerary allows you to admire the facades of aristocratic palaces such as the Palacio de Peñaflor or the Palacio de los Palma.
Visit to the Carriage Collection at Cría Caballar
The Visit to the Carriage Collection at Cría Caballar takes the visitor into the facilities of the historic Depósito de Sementales de Écija, an institution linked to equestrian tradition since the 19th century. The site preserves period military architecture and courtyards where purebred Hispano-Arab horses are bred.
Visit to the Church of Santa María de la Asunción and its Moorish courtyard
Built over an old Aljama mosque, of which the orange tree courtyard is still preserved, the Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción is the mother church of Écija. Its majestic Baroque tower dominates the central Plaza de España, combining Gothic-Mudejar elements with extensive 18th-century renovations.
Sunset from the Mirador de la Torre de San Gil
The Atardecer desde la Torre de San Gil offers one of the most romantic and exclusive panoramas of the 'City of the Sun'. Located at the highest point of the old town, the San Gil church boasts an imposing 18th-century baroque brick and glazed ceramic tower.
Tasting of Cloistered 'Bizcochos Marroquíes'
One of the most authentic gastronomic experiences in Écija is the acquisition of the traditional Bizcochos Marroquíes de las Concepcionistas. Handcrafted following a secret recipe passed down since the 18th century, these fluffy sponge cakes are famous throughout the province.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
Cycling Route along the Río Genil River Path
The riverfront park that borders the course of the Río Genil as it passes through the urban area offers a green lung where the riverside vegetation dampens the high summer temperatures. The Parque de la Ribera del Genil has tree-lined pedestrian paths, play areas, and viewpoints over the riverbed.
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.
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.
Palacio de Peñaflor viewpoint and panoramic views
The Mirador de Peñaflor represents one of the most fascinating architectural and landscape enclaves of Andalusian Baroque civil architecture. Located at the top of the iconic palace with its characteristic curved corner and artistic wrought-iron balconies, this space offers a privileged perspective over the historic layout of the so-called 'City of Towers' and the banks of the Genil River.
Municipal Historical Museum of Écija: Special Summer Hours
The Municipal Historical Museum of Écija, located in the magnificent Palacio de Benamejí, adapts its hours to the summer season, offering a magnificent opportunity to contemplate archaeological pieces of international importance, such as the famous Amazona Herida sculpture. This center combines the majesty of its Baroque architecture with an exceptional museum collection that spans from prehistory to the Andalusian and Roman eras.
Architectural and photographic walk through the Towers and Bell Gables of Écija
Popularly known as the City of Towers, Écija has an unmistakable urban silhouette marked by the presence of numerous Baroque towers and conventual bell gables that stand out on the horizon. This general plan proposes a self-guided walking route during the cooler hours of the day to admire the mastery of carved brick and Andalusian glazed ceramic.
Gastronomic and Tapas Walk through the Mercado de Abastos
The Mercado de Abastos de Écija is the true gastronomic and social heart of the city, a daily meeting point where local products from the Campiña are sold in an authentic and vibrant atmosphere. Far from purely monumental circuits, this space allows you to immerse yourself in the daily life of the locals and discover the richness of the local garden and the livestock of the region.
Monumental Walk through the Towers and Squares of Écija
Écija treasures one of the most impressive monumental ensembles in Western Andalusia, distinguished popularly by the unique silhouette of its Baroque towers and iconic bell towers. This high-quality general tour invites you to discover such emblematic squares as the Plaza de España (known as "El Salón") and temples of great architectural value without the usual crowds of other tourist capitals.
- Sports
Nature Walk around the surroundings of the Río Genil in Écija
The Río Genil as it passes through Écija offers a green lung and a natural riverside environment ideal for disconnecting from the urban bustle and enjoying the local flora and fauna of the region. Its conditioned banks allow for peaceful walking along the river flow.
Walk through the Children's and Leisure Park of Gines
A green space conditioned for family rest and the entertainment of the little ones during hours of lower sun exposure. It has updated children's play areas, shaded areas, and tree-lined paths ideal for disconnecting from the urban bustle.
Route of the Historical Viewpoints and Towers of Écija
Historically known as the 'City of the Towers', Écija possesses a unique urban profile full of bell gables and Baroque towers that form an exceptional architectural landscape. This alternative route proposes discovering uncrowded viewpoints from which the immensity of the Sevillian countryside and the monumental houses can be seen.
Gastronomic Route of Traditional Astigitana Cuisine
The gastronomy of Écija constitutes a fundamental pillar of its popular culture, fusing the Andalusian countryside tradition with historically rooted recipes. In the tapas bars and traditional taverns of the center, you can taste such iconic dishes as the famous sopas gallofas, the Écija-style salmorejo, homemade flamenquines, and an excellent selection of conventual pastries.
- 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.
- 20 min from Écija
Guided tour of the Castillo de la Monclova and its gardens
The Castillo de la Monclova is one of the most imposing stately monuments in the Sevillian countryside. Built in the 14th century over the archaeological remains of the ancient Ibero-Roman city of Obúlcula, the site became the property of the House of the Dukes of Infantado in the 19th century, who remodeled the fortress by integrating Renaissance elements and valuable art collections.
- 25 min from Écija
Visit to the walled enclosure and Torre del Homenaje of the Cerro de San Cristóbal
The Conjunto Monumental del Cerro de San Cristóbal occupies the highest point of Estepa and constitutes the fortified core of late-medieval origin of the city, surrounded by defensive walls from Islamic and Almohad times.
- 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.
- 20 min from Écija
Visit and panoramic views from the Silo de Fuentes de Andalucía
The Silo - Mirador de la Campiña is an old structure dedicated to grain storage built in 1959, which has been converted by the municipality into a unique Industrial Tourism exhibition space and agricultural heritage interpretation center.
- 22 min from Écija
Historical walk through the Neoclassical Real Posada de La Carlota
The Real Posada de La Carlota is a remarkable Neoclassical architectural complex erected in 1769 that served as a royal inn and a stagecoach stop along the Camino Real de Madrid a Sevilla during the founding of the Nuevas Poblaciones de Andalucía.
- 15 min from Écija
Archaeological visit to the Roman Baths of La Luisiana
The Roman Baths of La Luisiana constitute a unique archaeological site of rural hydraulic architecture built next to the ancient Via Augusta to take advantage of the healing springs of the Carrión stream by the wealthier citizens of the Roman colony of Astigi.
- Exhibition18 min from Écija
Illustrated visit to the Nuevas Poblaciones Interpretation Center
Located in the setting of the municipal estate La Suerte, the Centro de Interpretación de las Nuevas Poblaciones in Cañada Rosal recalls the colonization project undertaken in 1769 by the Crown of Charles III and the intendant Pablo de Olavide to repopulate barren lands with Central European families.
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How many plans are there in Écija this week?
Right now there are 43 plans in total: 4 are one-time events happening these days, such as 3 exhibitions and 1 concerts, and 39 are plans available in the city year-round.
How often is this list of plans updated?
This selection gathers the plans in Écija this week that are currently active, automatically reviewed from real sources. Last updated: August 30, 2026.