October 18-24, 2026Things to do this week in Écija for couples
There is plenty to choose for couples in Écija this week: 24 plans in total, including 2 theater shows for a different kind of night, 1 stand-up comedy for a good laugh, and 1 fairs & markets.
Plans for couples in Écija this week
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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