Carmona, Spain

Pros: More history than you can shake a centurion's spear at
Cons: May be too quiet for some

Carmona sits on an elevated piece of land commanding sweeping views of the Corbones valley, around 30km from Seville. This is a very fertile region so it's no surprise that this strategic site, one of the few high points in the area, has been ...

Pros: Gorgeous little town near Sevilla with lots of local flavor.
Cons: I hear the summers there are HOT!

My husband and I recently spent half of our ten-day vacation in Spain based in the lovely little town of Carmona, close to Sevilla. We chose this town knowing little about it other than that it was an old, quiet hill town about a 30 minute drive from ...

Pros: Stunning View of Carmona from castle, the town picturesque, enjoy lunch outdoors at "Bar Plaza".
Cons: Touring summer temperature is 100F; Carmona is a small town can see in half day.

We spent a week in Seville and took a bus trip to Carmona (cost of trip one way per person 2.30 euros - a great bargain).  You will enjoy splendid views from the old castle, enjoy strolling the old narrow streets viewing the whitewashed building and have a delightful meal at the town square.