Alcolea del Río

02Geography and Climate

Alcolea del Río is situated in the Vega del Guadalquivir region, at an elevation of 32 meters. The area covers 5 km² and features a Mediterranean climate, characterized by irregular and abundant spring rainfall, hot summers, and cold winters with occasional frosts.

Distance to Seville

53 km

Average temperature in May

8 °C to 25 °C

Average temperature in October

11 °C to 24 °C

Minimum temperature recorded

-9.4 °C

Patron saint

San Roque

03History

The name Alcolea del Río derives from the Arabic 'Al-Qulaya', meaning 'small fortress'. The area has significant archaeological remains from Roman settlements, particularly Arva and Canama, which were vital for trade and pottery.

• Roman name of Canama Municipium Flavium Canamense
• Year of the Christian reconquest 1247
• Order that received Alcolea after reconquest Order of Saint John of Jerusalem
• Year of the first documented festivities for Virgen del Rosario 1619
• Year of the establishment of the modern romería 1942

Explore Alcolea del Río, a historic municipality in Seville known for its archaeological sites and lively festivals.

04Cultural Events

Alcolea del Río hosts several traditional festivals, reflecting its rich cultural heritage. The Las Candelarias festival features large bonfires, while the romería in honor of Nuestra Señora del Rosario is celebrated with a procession to her hermitage.

• Las Candelarias First week of February
• Romería in honor of Nuestra Señora del Rosario Second Sunday of May
• San Roque festival August 16
• Feria and patronal festivities September 8
• Gran Premio de Atletismo Third week of September
• Medieval market Last week of November or first week of December