Alcalá del Río

02Geography

Alcalá del Río is situated in the Vega del Guadalquivir region, characterized by its fertile lands and proximity to the Guadalquivir River. The municipality encompasses a total area of 83 km² and is located at a low elevation of 3 meters above sea level. It includes the main population center and three smaller districts: El Viar, Esquivel, and San Ignacio del Viar.

Patron saint

San Gregorio de Osset

Local festival

Feria in honor of San Gregorio de Osset

Festival date

September 9

Semana Santa

Declared a National Tourist Interest in 2003

03History

The history of Alcalá del Río dates back to ancient times, believed to be part of the Tartessos region with trade links to the Phoenicians. It has witnessed significant events, including the Battle of Ilipa during the Second Punic War, and has remnants of Roman walls and a port. The area regained importance during the Muslim period, known as Qalat Ragwal, and has continued to evolve through various historical phases.

• Roman period Construction of walls and port.
• Medieval period Reconstruction of fortifications by Muslims.
• 1594 Part of the Axarafe region with 586 taxable residents.
• 1931 Construction of a dam on the Guadalquivir.

Explore Alcalá del Río, a historic municipality in Seville known for its agriculture and rich cultural heritage.

04Cultural Heritage

Alcalá del Río boasts several significant religious structures, including the Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción, a mudéjar church with origins in the 14th century, and the Capilla de San Gregorio de Osset, founded by the Catholic Monarchs in 1460. Both sites reflect the municipality's rich architectural history and religious devotion.

• Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción Features a mix of Roman and mudéjar architecture.
• Capilla de San Gregorio de Osset Dedicated to the local patron saint, with a retablo from the 19th century.
• La Cruz Blanca A Renaissance cross from 1576, located on the ancient Royal Road.