landmark
Plaza de Espana, Seville
A grand semicircular plaza with ornate tiled alcoves representing each Spanish province, built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition.
14 km · about 25 min drive
EuropeSpainAndalusia
Alcalá de Guadaira
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
About Alcalá de Guadaira
Alcalá de Guadaira works well as a base: 15 minutes from Mairena del Alcor, 14km from Real Alcazar of Seville.
Alcalá de Guadaira is in Andalusia, Spain, with about 70,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Mairena del Alcor, about 9 km away.
Where to Stay in Alcalá de Guadaira
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Alcalá de Guadaira.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Alcalá de Guadaira.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Alcalá de Guadaira?
Within an hour or so of Alcalá de Guadaira: Plaza de Espana, Seville (14 km), Real Alcazar of Seville (14 km), Real Alcazar of Seville (Water Gardens of Dorne) (14 km), Plaza de Espana, Seville (Theed, Naboo) (14 km).
Are there any good drives near Alcalá de Guadaira?
The nearest famous roads are A-397 Ronda to San Pedro Road and A-397 San Pedro to Ronda.
Where is Alcalá de Guadaira?
Alcalá de Guadaira is in Andalusia, Spain, about 9 km from Mairena del Alcor.
Road trip
Drive to Alcalá de Guadaira
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Alcalá de Guadaira. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 70,155
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Andalusia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 37.3379, -5.8395
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
Full driving guide for SpainTags
Worth the detour from Alcalá de Guadaira
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Real Alcazar of Seville
A breathtaking royal palace blending Mudejar, Gothic, and Renaissance styles with lush gardens, still used by the Spanish royal family.
14 km · about 25 min drive
film location
Real Alcazar of Seville (Water Gardens of Dorne)
The Mudejar palace and its gardens are the Water Gardens of Dorne, seat of House Martell.
14 km · about 25 min drive
film location
Plaza de Espana, Seville (Theed, Naboo)
The 1929 semicircular plaza was the city of Theed on Naboo in Attack of the Clones.
14 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Catedral de Sevilla
The world's largest Gothic cathedral and resting place of Christopher Columbus.
15 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Giralda (Seville Cathedral Bell Tower)
Former Almohad minaret turned cathedral bell tower, the symbol of Seville and one of the most recognized structures in Spain.
15 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Seville Cathedral & La Giralda
The world's largest Gothic cathedral, where you climb the Giralda bell tower for sweeping views over Seville's rooftops.
15 km · about 25 min drive
photogenic
Setas de Sevilla
Six giant timber parasols by Jürgen Mayer, one of the world's largest wooden structures: shading Plaza de la Encarnación, with a winding rooftop walkway over Seville's skyline and Roman ruins in the basement. Best at sunset.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Alcalá de Guadaira
- 65 kmArcos de la FronteraA dramatic white town balanced on a narrow limestone ridge with sheer drops on three sides above the Guadalete River.
- 74 kmPuerto de las Palomas, GrazalemaThe 1,357 m 'Pass of the Doves' on the hairpinned CA-9104 between Zahara de la Sierra and Grazalema: the signature drive of Andalusia's white villages, with griffon vultures overhead.
Driving in Spain
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€4.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Alcalá de Guadaira.
Plan a trip around Alcalá de Guadaira
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Alcalá de Guadaira.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.