ancient ruins
Medina Azahara
The excavated ruins of a 10th-century caliphal palace-city outside Córdoba, a sprawling UNESCO archaeological wonder.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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Écija
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
About Écija
Écija sits on the route: 25 minutes from Cañada Rosal, 43km from Medina Azahara.
Écija is in Andalusia, Spain, with about 40,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Cañada Rosal, about 13 km away.
Écija (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈeθixa]) is a city and municipality of Spain belonging to the province of Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is in the countryside, 85 km east of the city of Seville. According to the 2008 census, Écija had a total population of 40,100 inhabitants, ranking as the fifthRead more
most populous municipality in the province. The river Genil, the main tributary of the river Guadalquivir, runs through the city.
The economy of Écija is based on agriculture (olives, cereals and vegetables), cattle (cows and horses) and textile industry.
The most distinctive feature of the urban landscape of Écija are the city's Baroque bell towers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Écija?
Within an hour or so of Écija: Medina Azahara (43 km), Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba (46 km).
Are there any good drives near Écija?
The nearest famous roads are A-397 Ronda to San Pedro Road and A-397 San Pedro to Ronda.
Where is Écija?
Écija is in Andalusia, Spain, about 13 km from Cañada Rosal.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 39,882
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Andalusia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 37.5422, -5.0826
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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Worth the detour from Écija
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba
A mesmerizing forest of red-and-white arches blending Islamic and Christian architecture over 1,000 years of history.
46 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Écija
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 75 kmCaminito del ReyA thrilling boardwalk pinned to sheer cliff faces above the El Chorro gorge, once called the world's most dangerous path.
Driving in Spain
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€4.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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