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Catedral de Sevilla
The world's largest Gothic cathedral and resting place of Christopher Columbus.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Mairena del Aljarafe
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
About Mairena del Aljarafe
Mairena del Aljarafe works well as a base: 5 minutes from Tomares, 8km from Real Alcazar of Seville.
Mairena del Aljarafe is in Andalusia, Spain, with about 46,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Tomares, about 4 km away.
Mairena del Aljarafe (Spanish pronunciation: [majˈɾena ðel alxaˈɾafe]) is a municipality in the province of Seville, Spain. In 2009, it had a population of 40,700 inhabitants. Its superficial extension is 17.7 km2 (6.83 sq. mi.) and has a population density of 2,470.23 inhabitants/km2.
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What is there to see near Mairena del Aljarafe?
Within an hour or so of Mairena del Aljarafe: Catedral de Sevilla (8 km), Plaza de Espana, Seville (8 km), Real Alcazar of Seville (8 km), Giralda (Seville Cathedral Bell Tower) (8 km).
Are there any good drives near Mairena del Aljarafe?
The nearest famous roads are A-397 Ronda to San Pedro Road and A-397 San Pedro to Ronda.
Where is Mairena del Aljarafe?
Mairena del Aljarafe is in Andalusia, Spain, about 4 km from Tomares.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 45,890
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Andalusia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 37.3446, -6.0639
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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 Mairena del Aljarafe
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.
8 km · about 15 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.
8 km · about 15 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.
8 km · about 15 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.
8 km · about 15 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.
8 km · about 15 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.
8 km · about 15 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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
Driving roads near Mairena del Aljarafe
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 70 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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