The Sanlúcar la Mayor Guide app is a free tool part of the Unified Digital Street Map of Andalusia (CDAU) project and developed by the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia (IECA). This app offers detailed information about Sanlúcar la Mayor, a picturesque village located in the Aljarafe region of Seville, approximately 23 km from the city of Seville, near the Guadiamar Green Corridor. Its notable features include:
History and Heritage: The Mudejar church of Santa María la Mayor, built between 1214 and 1251 and declared a Site of Cultural Interest, features arches, Mudejar ceilings, and a tower topped with a spire added after the Lisbon earthquake. Also notable is the Neo-Mudejar-style railway station, inaugurated in 1880 and now integrated into the Sevilla Cercanías network.
Activities: The Guadiamar Green Corridor, the first Protected Landscape in Andalusia, offers an ideal natural setting for walking, cycling, or horseback riding, and enjoying its biodiversity. You can also hike along trails that allow you to explore the local landscape. For a unique experience, hot-air balloon flights are offered over the surroundings of Seville, allowing you to appreciate vineyards and mountains at sunrise or sunset.
Local Gastronomy: The town stands out for its rural culinary tradition, highlighting the famous rebanás or regañás. Restaurants such as Mesón Tony, La Alacena, and Venta Pazo are local landmarks.
Festivals and Traditions: Sanlúcar la Mayor celebrates several traditional festivals, including:
The May Fair (also known as the Aljarafe Fair), one of the oldest in the province, held two weeks before the Seville Fair.
Holy Week, with seven brotherhoods that march in processions from Palm Sunday to Holy Saturday.
Festivals such as Corpus Christi, the Feast of San Pedro (June 29), the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (mid-July), the Feast of Saint Eustace (September 20), and the celebration of Our Lady of the Rosary between September and October.
The app also includes an interactive street map to locate points of interest, bars, and restaurants, making it easier to plan your visit. Immerse yourself in the essence of Sanlúcar la Mayor and enjoy a unique experience with this comprehensive tourist guide.