cathedral
Catedral de Sevilla
The world's largest Gothic cathedral and resting place of Christopher Columbus.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
Gelves works well as a base: 5 minutes from Mairena del Aljarafe, 53km from Doñana National Park.
Gelves is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 7,897, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Gelves sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gelves to your route.
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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Gelves is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.3348 latitude, -6.0260 longitude.
Gelves has a population of approximately 7,897 people, making it a town in Spain.
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cathedral
The world's largest Gothic cathedral and resting place of Christopher Columbus.
6 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
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
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
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
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
photogenic
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
restaurant
Seville's oldest tapas bar, pouring since 1670 beneath azulejo walls and hanging jamones, where waiters still chalk your bill on the wooden counter. Order the espinacas con garbanzos and a fino.
7 km · about 15 min drive
national park
A vast UNESCO wetland of marshes and dunes at the Guadalquivir delta, a crucial haven for migratory birds and lynx.
53 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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