La Puebla del Río
by Shenai Martínez Fernández translated by Lily Chaplow
This village was an important commercial enclave in Roman times, and today its economy is based on the cultivation of rice. La Puebla del Río was the birthplace of the singer Pastora Soler, the bullfighter Morante de La Puebla and the bullfighters Ángel and Rafael Peralta.
The municipality of La Puebla del Río is home to the Paraje Natural del Brazo del Este del Río Guadalquivir , formed by one of the old branches of the river that forks to form the marsh. It also has a municipal park with different levels and Mediterranean vegetation.
From the viewpoint called the Guadalquivir, 500 meters long and located 50 meters high, you can see the Guadalquivir river plains from Seville to Lebrija.
The presence of man since prehistoric times is evident in the archaeological remains of “Los Silos”, a Neolithic settlement considered one of the more important in Iberian Peninsula.
The parish church of Nuestra Señora de la Granada, built at the end of the 13th century and has a Baroque façade and bell tower and some 17th century altarpieces. It also contains distinctive style artwork by Alphonse Mucha the graphic artist.
Other monuments are the hermitage of Nuestra Señora la Blanca, the hospital of Nuestra Señora de Belén, the Casa de Blas Infante and the Hacienda de Miró.
La Puebla del Río is renowned for its craftsmanship in saddlery, particularly within the equestrian community.
Wines play a vital role in the gastronomy of this town, pairing beautifully with dishes like rice with duck, sopeao, cañitas, and quemaítos.
La Puebla del Río celebrates its main festival during the feast of Corpus Christi, featuring a sunset procession. The town also honour its patron saint, San Sebastian, on January 20, and Nuestra Señora de la Granada on September 8. Additionally, it takes part in the annual pilgrimage to El Rocío, a tradition shared with many nearby towns.
La Puebla del Río is situated approximately 17 kilometers from Seville. To reach it, take the SE30 from sevilleroad towards Huelva and exit at 15A for Coria del Río. After crossing Coria on the A-8058, to La Puebla del Rio.
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