Discover Aguadulce: Holiday Apartment, Gardens and History

The Rutas de las Huertas lead through a total of 30 gardens in Aguadulce. Visitors can tour the cultivated gardens and observe the work of the local gardeners directly on site. The Centro de Interpretación Las Huertas offers an additional way to learn about this traditional horticulture: it presents Aguadulce’s horticultural heritage and has an interactive space where visitors can learn about the gardens along the route.

Nature and Garden Culture

One of Aguadulce’s characteristic gardens is Huerta Las Almenas, which is also part of the Rutas de las Huertas. Its Neo-Mudejar façade is crowned with battlements. Within the garden landscape, it therefore represents not only cultivation but also a distinctive architectural design. Another small garden is located at a special spot within the town: the Jardín de Dolores lies directly behind the parish church.

Culture and History

Aguadulce’s buildings preserve various traces of history. Casa Pepe Hara was built in 1930, housed Aguadulce’s first farmers’ casino and combines a Modernist exterior with an interior influenced by Seville. Iglesia de San Bartolomé was initially built as a single-nave church in the 17th century. Following several renovations, it now has three naves. Inside, it houses a valuable 17th-century oil painting as well as goldsmith’s work from the 18th century.

Historical clues can also be found outside the town centre. Bronze Age socketed axes were discovered on Cerro Real; the archaeological finds in Aguadulce also point to a significant Roman villa. In Calle San Bartolomé, visitors can admire typically Andalusian whitewashed houses. Puente de Piedra is a Renaissance bridge with five arches and dates from 1596. Historically, it connected the areas of Estepa and Osuna.

Paths along the Río Blanco

Aguadulce is also located on a stage of the Camino de Santiago from Antequera. The third stage reaches the town via the Camino de Roya as well as Los Pascuales, Cañada de Écija, El Bujeo and Cerro Real. Visitors can also walk through the surrounding countryside and along the Río Blanco. Near Puente de Piedra, there is a picnic area beside the Río Blanco. Thus, in addition to the named paths, open landscapes and a waterside spot are also central to the local experience.

Andalusian Cuisine and Festival Traditions

Aguadulce’s cuisine, based on produce from the local gardens, includes dishes such as Cazuela de habas and stuffed artichokes. The connection between horticulture and cuisine is therefore evident not only on the Rutas de las Huertas but also in the regionally influenced dishes.

A fixed date in the town’s calendar is the Fiesta Patronal de San Bartolomé, celebrated on 24 August. Traditional fireworks are part of this celebration.

Getting There

The nearest railway station is Osuna; from there, bus and taxi connections to Aguadulce are available. From Seville, Aguadulce can be reached by car via the A-92 motorway and a direct exit. Seville is approximately 100 km away.

More Places to Choose From

For further planning, you can also choose La Campana, Acalá Del Río, Camas, Cañada Rosal, Utrera, Seville, San Nicolás Del Puerto and Brenes.

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