LA PUEBLA DEL RÍO
La Puebla del Río is currently best known for its rice production. It is also the birthplace of Morante de La Puebla, one of the most famous bullfighters today, as well as the rejoneadores (mounted bullfighters) Ángel and Rafael Peralta. The town has a population of around 12,000.
HISTORY
The Guadalquivir River plays a significant role in the cultivation of large areas of rice in the region. Although it is speculated that the original population nucleus arose in the Bronze Age, many Latin remains have been found.
Prosperity continued during Moorish domination, when it was the main gateway to Seville for most basic provisions, including vegetables, fruit, poultry, meat and fish. It was later taken over by King Fernando III of Castile, who handed the alquería (farm) over to the Council of Seville to control the area's trade. They named it La Guardia.
King Alfonso X changed the name to Puebla and divided it between 200 knights, thereby separating it from the Council of Seville and enabling it to acquire its own Town Hall. In 1594, La Puebla del Río became part of the Kingdom of Seville in the Axarafe region.
THINGS TO SEE
Ermita de San Sebastián
Although the exact date of construction of this chapel is unknown, it is thought to have been built in the seventeenth century. It was restored during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Located on Calle Larga.
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Granada
Construction of this Gothic-Mudejar church possibly took place between 1272 and 1285. Built as a fortress and defensive system for Seville, it stands on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. Located on Calle El Rincón.
Hacienda de Myro (Antigua)
This farm used to be an eighteenth-century olive grove, and many of its original features have been preserved, including the main house and oil mill. Behind the house, there is a garden with a viewpoint overlooking the river. Located in Calle de los Postigos.
Casa Alegre (Casa de Blas Infante)
Blas Infante designed and built his own house in 1931, where he lived until he was detained in 1936. The house is open to visitors by pre-booking only. All visits are guided and begin with an audiovisual presentation at the Museo de la Autonomía de Andalucía. The house is located on Avenida de Blas Infante.
Opening Times:
Tuesday-Friday, 10:00-14:00hrs and 17:00-20:00hrs.
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, 10:00-14:00hrs.
Closed on 7 December and the entire month of August.
Tel: 955 65 69 90.
NATURAL AREAS
In the La Puebla del Río area, you will find the Paraje Natural del Brazo del Este del Río Guadalquivir, which encompasses Veta la Palma, Dehesa de Abajo, Brazo de la Torre, and Isleta Olivillos. This ancient nature reserve is home to a huge variety of flora and fauna.
GASTRONOMY
Wine plays a very important part of the gastronomy of La Puebla del Río accompanying dishes such as arroz con pato (rice with duck), sopeao (similar to gazpacho) and not forgetting the angulas (eels), camarones (shrimp) and cangrejo (crab). Sweet treats include cañitas (pastries filled with custard) and quemaítos (lemon and almond custards).
HANDICRAFTS
The main craft in La Puebla del Río is saddlery, particularly in relation to horses, although other items such as cigarette cases and belts are also produced.
FESTIVALS
Cabalgata Reyes Magos
Three Kings procession celebrated on the evening of 5 January.
Festividad de San Sebastián
Celebrated the 20 January.
Día de Andalucía
Celebrated the 28 February.
Carnaval
Celebrated in February.
Semana Santa
Holy Week.
Fiesta en Honor de Nuestra Señora de la Granada
Celebrated the 8 September.
Santuario de Nuestra Señora de las Gracias de Onuva
Celebrated the 15 September.
NEXT PLACES
The next villages to La Puebla del Río are Coria del Río, Aznalcázar and Almensilla.
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