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Estepa

Villages in Sevilla

Estepa

The town of Estepa is located in the vicinity of the Sierra Sur, in the south-eastern province of Sevilla, with borders with Córdoba.

The municipality limits with hes neighboring of El Rubio, Marinaleda, Herrera, Puente Genil, Casariche, Lora, Roda de Andalucía, Gilena and Pedrera to the south and with the municipalities of Aguadulce and Osuna to the west.

In Estepa have passed almost all ancient civilizations, leaving traces of its culture.
Its strategic and advantageous position in height, near important roads explained these settlements.

The region of Estepa is located in the southeast corner of the province of Sevilla, in thetransition between the countryside, associated with depression of the Guadalquivir, and the first Subbéticas spurs.

Geologically, the Southern Highlands originate in sediments accumulated during the Mesozoic. Its calcareous composition has led to the formation of caves and shelters thatcould be used at different times.

Estepa Monuments

Estepa Castle
Victoria Tower
Santa Ana Chapel
San Marcos Chapel
La Asunción Church
Santa Clara Convent
San Francisco Church
San Sebastian Church
Santa María la Mayor Church
Marqueses de Cerverales Palace
Nuestra Señora del Carmen Church
Nuestra Señora de los Remedios Church

Archaeological Sites

San Cristóbal Hill

Gastronomy

The most typical dishes of the municipality are the salmorejo, la olla, los patajes, las gachas and las migas.Tower of the old Victoria Convent in Estepa

Confectionery

The municipality is known worldwide for its famous cream and donuts mantecados and polvorones and for its wine and alfajores.

How to get there

The best and fastest way to get Estepa from Sevilla is through Sevilla-Malaga Highway “A-92”, that was built in 1992 for the Universal Exposition  of Sevilla.

Distances from the town

Sevilla 125 km
Aguilar 35 km
Lucena 45 km
Utrera 91 km
Málaga 95 km
Granada 139 km
Antequera 47 km
Puente Genil 20 km
Morón de la Frontera 63 km

Estepa

Santa María la Mayor Church in Estepa

San Francisco Convent - Estepa

Santa Clara Convent

Santa Ana Chapel

Estepa Town Hall


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