cathedral
Catedral de Sevilla
The world's largest Gothic cathedral and resting place of Christopher Columbus.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Gelves
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
About Gelves
Gelves works well as a base: 5 minutes from Mairena del Aljarafe, 6km from Real Alcazar of Seville.
Gelves is in Andalusia, Spain, with about 7,900 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Mairena del Aljarafe, about 4 km away.
Gelves is a city located in the province of Seville, in Andalusia, Spain. According to the 2006 census (INE), the city has a population of 8,325 inhabitants. It lies on the west bank of the Guadalquivir river.
The city of Gelves is not to be confused with Los Gelves, the Spanish name for the island of Djerba off theRead more
coast of Tunisia, where the Spanish fought important battles in 1510 and 1520.
Gelves is in the metropolitan agglomeration of the regional capital, Seville, but is a separate municipality, bordering to the north with San Juan de Aznalfarache, west with Mairena del Aljarafe and southwest with Palomares del Río, which are also in the conurbation. Gelves also borders the municipality of the city of Dos Hermanas to the southwest. Across the river, Gelves faces the Sevillian district of Los Remedios on the Isla de La Cartuja.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Gelves?
Within an hour or so of Gelves: Catedral de Sevilla (6 km), Plaza de Espana, Seville (6 km), Real Alcazar of Seville (6 km), Giralda (Seville Cathedral Bell Tower) (6 km).
Are there any good drives near Gelves?
The nearest famous roads are A-397 Ronda to San Pedro Road and A-397 San Pedro to Ronda.
Where is Gelves?
Gelves is in Andalusia, Spain, about 4 km from Mairena del Aljarafe.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,897
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Andalusia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 37.3348, -6.0260
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Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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Worth the detour from Gelves
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Plaza de Espana, Seville
A grand semicircular plaza with ornate tiled alcoves representing each Spanish province, built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition.
6 km · about 10 min 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.
6 km · about 10 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.
6 km · about 10 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.
6 km · about 10 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.
6 km · about 10 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.
6 km · about 10 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.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Driving roads near Gelves
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 68 kmArcos de la FronteraA dramatic white town balanced on a narrow limestone ridge with sheer drops on three sides above the Guadalete River.
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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