El Palmar de Troya

02History

The history of El Palmar de Troya includes Roman and Moorish influences, but its modern settlement began with laborers seeking work in the Cortijo de Troya. It gained notoriety in the late 1960s due to alleged apparitions of the Virgin Mary, leading to the establishment of the Palmarian Church, a sect founded by Clemente Domínguez. The municipality became independent from Utrera in 2018.

• Inception 1947
• Independence 3 October 2018
• Notable event Alleged Virgin Mary apparitions in 1968
• Founders of the Palmarian Church Clemente Domínguez and Manuel Alonso Corral
• Current Palmarian Pope Joseph Odermatt (Pedro III)

03Economy and Education

The economy of El Palmar de Troya primarily revolves around agriculture, with crops such as cotton, sunflower, olives, and fruit trees. Additionally, small and medium-sized industries and commerce contribute to the local economy, which has been identified as one of the poorest in Spain.

• Main agricultural products Cotton, sunflower, olives, fruit trees
• Educational institutions Escuela Infantil Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Federico García Lorca, Instituto de Educación Secundaria Torre del Águila

El Palmar de Troya is a municipality in Seville, known for its unique religious history and agricultural economy.

04Cultural Events and Heritage

El Palmar de Troya hosts various cultural events, including a medieval market and religious festivities. The local heritage includes the Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen and the ruins of the Torre del Águila, reflecting its historical significance.

• Major festivals Romería de la Virgen del Carmen (last weekend of May), Fiestas patronales (mid-July), Mercado medieval (penultimate week of October), Cabalgata de Reyes (January 6), Carnavales (late February), Festival Cofrade (first week of December)