Estepa, de aceite y almendra. Sevilla

A different kind of trip: a map of Andalusia with spectacular videos… on our website! http://canalandaluciaturismo.es Estepa is a Spanish municipality in the province of Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is located in the southeastern part of the province, in the Sierra Sur region. Due to its location, Estepa is known as the "Balcony of Andalusia." It originally arose atop San Cristóbal hill, from where, on clear days, Seville, Córdoba, and Málaga, and even the peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, can be seen. Estepa's most important economic activities are the Christmas confectionery industry and olive oil production. Archaeological remains of human settlements dating back to pre-Roman times have been found within the current municipal boundaries of Estepa. Later, it was a Visigothic and Muslim enclave until its conquest by King Ferdinand III, the Saint, in 1241. It was declared a historical-artistic site in 1965. It boasts civil and religious monuments of great artistic and architectural value, with viewpoints overlooking the countryside. Some of its main monuments include: the Torre de la Victoria (Victory Tower), declared a National Monument in 1955; the Church of San Sebastián, notable for its striking stone façade; the Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen; the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción; the Hermitages of San Marcos and Santa Ana; and, regarding its civil monuments, the fortified enclosure, the old granary (Pósito), the Alcázar (fortress), the Palace of the Marquises of Cerverales, the Palace of the Marquis of Oro, etc. Estepa is well worth a visit to enjoy its heritage and its many bars, restaurants, confectioneries, and bakeries where you can savor its cuisine, based on stews of legumes, game, and salmorejo (a chilled tomato soup). Nearby, the Sierra Sur de Sevilla mountain range stands out, extending to the mountains of Cádiz and Ronda, where cultivated olive groves predominate, along with holm oaks to a lesser extent. There are also native species such as rosemary, mastic trees, thyme, wild olive trees, and strawberry trees. Almond trees can also be found in the Los Tajillos area. Wild animals such as rabbits, hares, and a wide variety of birds can be observed. Follow the bandit route, as this town is the birthplace of some of the most famous figures in Romantic literature and the site of historically significant events and situations. Estepa Town Hall: Plaza del Carmen, 1, 41560 Estepa, Seville Tel: +34 955 91 27 17 www.estepa.es Estepa Municipal Tourist Office: C/ Aguilar y Cano, s/n, 41560 Estepa, Seville Tel: +34 955 91 27 17 [email protected]