Villages in Huelva
La Palma del Condado
La Palma del Condado
La Palma del Condado is a town belonging to the Comarca del Condado, located to the east of the province in an agricultural landscape devoted to the cultivation of cereals, mainly olive trees and vineyards, which produce fine white wines with the denomination of origin “Condado de Huelva”.
La Palma del Condado limits with Paterna del Campo y Niebla, Bollullos par del Condado, Villalba del Alcor and Villarrasa
Of Roman origin, beautiful, white and elegant, on the whole it is a very attractive place and an example of Huelvan baroque. Among its monuments of interest, are highlights such as the Church of S. Juan Bautista, the Church of Ntra. Sra. del Valle, the Church of los Carmelitas, the Calle Mayor (High Street) and the Plaza de España.
During the Roman period it was very near to the present site of the town Olea Notum Palma.
From the period of Al-Andalus we have the tower of the Church of the Valley, which was an outpost watchtower of the Kingdoms of Niebla and Seville, and there are also the remains of a nearby fort.
The Christian conquest was carried out by King Alfonso X, who was awarded a number of privileges.
It belonged for some time to the county of Niebla.
During the War of Independence the achievements of local heroine Marimarcos were highlighted, and in 1811 a decisive battle against the French took place in the area.
In 1935 la Palma del Condado achieved the rank of city.
La Palma del Condado Monuments
Church of Nuestra Señora del Valle. Gothic Style
Church of San Juan Bautista, seventeenth century
Church of las Carmelitas, seventeenth century
Hermitage of San Sebastián
Chapel of la Santa Cruz Calle Sevilla
Old Town Hall
Town Hall. Casa de Tirado
Casa del Diezmo
Convent of las Hermanas de la Cruz
Convent of Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Railway Station
La Palma del Condado Archeological Sites
Castilla De La Reina (Queens Castle)
Of Arab origin.
Urban Sites
Rocío Square.
Placita of the Heart of Jesus.
Calle Mayor (High Street).
Plaza de España (Plaza of Spain)
Los Cuquiles
Warehouses and mills.
La Palma del Condado Gastronomy
The typical dish of La Palma del Condado is broads beans with tea. This dish is a stew of broad beans to which is added a tea infusion, fresh garlic and salt. In bars and restaurants in the area it is served as tapas or raciones whilst the beans are in season.
Directions
Leaving Sevile, follow the E-1 / A-49. Pass near Camas – Gines – Sanlúcar la Mayor – Chucena. Take Exit 48 – Bollullos Par del Condado – A-493 – Palma del Condado (La) – A-483 – Almonte – Doñana National Park. Follow directions for Exit 48 – Bollullos CDO. A-493 – La Palma CDO. On the outskirts of Bollullos Par del Condado, at the roundabout, take exit 3 and continue along the A-493. This will bring you to La Palma del Condado.
Distances from La Palma del Condado
Niebla 15 km
Sevilla 53 km
Huelva 44 km
Bonares 19 km
Purchena 36 km
Castilleja del Campo 20 km
Rociana del Condado 13 km
Bollullos Par del Condado 6,5 km
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