Gelves on the Guadalquivir: Culture, Parks and Crafts

On the Guadalquivir

Puerto Gelves lies on the banks of the Guadalquivir, with guided boat trips on the Guadalquivir departing from here.

A path runs parallel to the Guadalquivir from the border with San Juan de Aznalfarache to the marina.

In the Gelves area, the Corredor Verde is reached via the Colada de Gelves. It includes a flat section along the edge of the Cornisa del Aljarafe, with views of Seville and the Guadalquivir Valley.

The section of the Corredor Verde del Área Metropolitana de Sevilla that runs through Gelves offers cyclists and walkers opportunities for recreation and environmental education.

Culture and History

The Iglesia Santa María de Gracia is a Baroque church. The mortal remains of several admirals of the Indies are buried in its crypt.

The Plaza Joselito El Gallo is crowned by an imposing statue of the bullfighter Joselito.

The Escuela de Formación de Artesanos de Gelves has two training centres in Gelves: one for ceramics and one for woodworking. The Escuela de Artes y Artesanía de Andalucía Della Robbia offers training in ceramics, woodworking and lutherie.

Parque El Cañuelo preserves the Mannerist entrance to an old water gallery.

The municipal route „Gelves conoce Gelves“ is intended for groups of 5 to 30 people.

The Fiestas Patronales de Gelves traditionally take place in the days leading up to the last Sunday in August and culminate in a procession of the Virgen de Gracia.

Nature and Trails

Parque de la Cornisa is integrated into the natural area of the Cornisa del Aljarafe and overlooks the Guadalquivir Valley.

The park offers trails with varying gradients for hikers and walkers. These include paths through Mediterranean scrubland and olive groves on the slopes, as well as through an authentic, well-preserved landscape.

Parque de Los Manantiales features a large cascade that flows into pools fed by diverted springs.

Parque de Los Manantiales also has irrigation channels, pools and canals crossed by bridges.

Parque Municipal del Agua offers shaded areas and places to rest for users and accompanying persons. Its water attractions operate in a closed-loop system in which the water is continuously purified.

Parque de la Cornisa also has picnic and barbecue areas and children’s play areas for different age groups.

Parque El Pandero features a garden with aromatic plants that invites visitors to enjoy a pleasant and informative walk.

Gelves is home to a small, very well-preserved aqueduct.

Andalusian Cuisine

Cascote is a stew originating from Gelves.

Ajo Molinero is a typical bread and garlic soup to which bitter orange may optionally be added.

The Feria Río y Sabor takes place every autumn and showcases the cuisine of Gelves, including albur as one of the featured dishes.

Getting There

The M-140 metropolitan bus service from Seville stops in Gelves.

More destination pages: Bollullos De La Mitación, Villanueva Del Ariscal, Constantina, Dos Hermanas, Las Pajanosas, La Puebla de Cazalla, Villaverde Del Río, Coria Del Río.

For the overarching travel overview: Seville.