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Italica, Santiponce (the Dragonpit)
The Roman amphitheatre outside Seville was the ruined Dragonpit where the great council meets in the final season.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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Pilas
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
About Pilas
Pilas works well as a base: 10 minutes from Aznalcázar, 29km from Real Alcazar of Seville.
Pilas is in Andalusia, Spain, with about 13,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Aznalcázar, about 5 km away.
Pilas is a municipality in the province of Seville, Spain, in the western area of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia. Its location within the province implies its close proximity to other villages (such as El Rocío) or beaches (such as Matalascañas).
The first known human settlements date back to the CeltiberianRead more
period. During the Roman domination it belonged to the jurisdiction of Seville. It was called Pilias at the time of Al-Andalus, which is when it began to grow around a "Qubba", which still exists. In the surroundings it also had small Muslim farms. The tile factories located near the Alcarayón stream would later develop into the present-day village.
Following the Christian reconquest in the second half of the 13th century, Alfonso X decided to call it Torre del Rey. The village acquired prominence in the 15th century. Due to the importance of its livestock, the king Juan II of Castile granted the village grazing fields in the municipality of Aznalcázar. Since it was on the road to Mures (Villamanrique), Omnius (Hinojos) and Aznalcázar, drinking troughs or pilas for livestock were built in the village.
The growth of industrial activity in the first third of the 20th century contributed to the economic prosperity of the municipality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Pilas?
Within an hour or so of Pilas: Italica, Santiponce (the Dragonpit) (27 km), Catedral de Sevilla (29 km), Plaza de Espana, Seville (29 km), Real Alcazar of Seville (29 km).
Are there any good drives near Pilas?
The nearest famous roads are A-397 Ronda to San Pedro Road and A-397 San Pedro to Ronda.
Where is Pilas?
Pilas is in Andalusia, Spain, about 5 km from Aznalcázar.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 13,386
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Andalusia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 37.3034, -6.3010
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 Pilas
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Catedral de Sevilla
The world's largest Gothic cathedral and resting place of Christopher Columbus.
29 km · about 35 min 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.
29 km · about 35 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.
29 km · about 35 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.
29 km · about 35 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.
29 km · about 35 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
restaurant
El Rinconcillo
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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Pilas
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 76 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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