The delightful town of Guillena near the city of Seville is located on the important Roman Via del al Plata. The area has abundant Roman remains and megalithic graves. One of the most important historic sites in Guillena is the Maera House with its underground rooms and barrel vault. The town has good local shops and restaurants and is a well located base for exploring the province of Seville.
Holiday rentals in Guillena are close to the Water Route, a series of lakes, reservoirs and rivers in the foothills of the Sierra Morena. The 68-mile route is ideal for hiking, horse riding, 4x4 vehicles and mountain biking and it begins at the Lake of Serrano, right outside Guillena. The area offers great potential for swimming, diving, fishing, boating, mountaineering and paragliding in this ecological zone. For more cultural attractions, the nearby city of Seville offers superb shopping, museums, theatres and world class art galleries.
Carmona is 54 km away from Guillena holiday rentals and is one of the prettiest towns in southern Spain. It has a history dating to prehistoric times and is rich in cultural and architectural attractions. The magnificent 15th century tower in the town centre can be seen rising above the rooftops. Visit the necropolis with 200 tombs and frescoes on the chamber walls and see the imposing Puerta de Sevilla Roman gateway. The city of Seville is just 25 km from Guillena. Highlights include La Giralda, a former minaret tower, the huge cathedral of Seville and the Alcazar Palace. Another attraction worth visiting is the Archaeological Museum in the unusual Torre del Oro. The city of Cordoba is less than two hours drive away with its Roman bridge and numerous architectural reminders of when it was the capital of Hispania during Roman rule.
Holiday villas in Andalusia 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 range from 21-30°C (70-86°F) and there is zero rainfall. The maximum rainfall at Guillena holiday rentals is in the winter when around 150-175 mm (6-7 inches) falls each month.
Guillena holiday villas are just 29 km from Seville San Pablo (SVQ) Airport. The airport serves 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. Guillena is very easy to reach in less than 30 minutes along the A66 autovia. A hire car is not essential but it is useful for getting to and from the airport and for exploring the surrounding area.
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