El Viso del Alcor is a typical Andalusian town surrounded by scenic countryside and close to the beautiful city of Seville. The area has exceptional historic and architectural attractions. El Viso del Alcor has around 20,000 inhabitants with good local amenities including shops, banks, restaurants and bars.
This historic town is well worth walking around and exploring. The main entrance to the town is through an old Moorish gateway and the gate on the road to Cordoba is of Roman origin. Admire the ancient architecture at the college of San Teodomir and look for the tower on the Church of San Pedro, a replica of La Giralda in Seville. Enjoying a holiday rental in El Viso del Alcor is the ideal way to sample the local cuisine and wines which are very affordable. The local specialities are gambas in garlic sauce, snails and stuffed mussels. Popular activities in the surrounding countryside include mountaineering and fishing. The nearby Via Verde of the Hills offers hiking, cycling and horse riding. The nearest golf course is just 10 minutes away at Alcala de Guadaira. The Real Club de Golf de Sevilla has hosted many international tournaments including the Spanish Open and the World Cup 2004. Visitors can join in the summer festivals around your El Viso del Alcor holiday home such as the splendid Horse Festival.
Holiday homes in El Viso del Alcor are just 10 minutes drive from Carmona, a picturesque Andalusian town known for its historic architecture and Roman remains. The splendid city of Seville, said to have been founded by Hercules, is one of Europe’s historic treasures and is just 22 km away. La Giralda, a former minaret tower, the huge cathedral and the Alcazar Palace are all worth visiting along with the Archaeological Museum in the unusual Torre del Oro. The city of Cordoba is also well worth exploring.
Holiday villas in El Viso del Alcor generally enjoy hot sunny summers and mild showery winters. From October to March temperatures range between 17-21°C (63-70°F) although it is cooler inland in the mountains. During the summer, temperatures are 21-30°C (70-86°F) and there is zero rainfall.
The nearest airport to El Viso del Alcor is Seville San Pablo (SVQ) Airport which is 23 km away. The airport is served by many European airlines including budget airlines Ryanair and easyJet. Both these airlines fly to Seville from London Gatwick and Ryanair also offers flights from several other UK cities including Bristol, Dublin, East Midlands and Liverpool.
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