Algaba, La
Sevilla · Andalucía
La Algaba is a Spanish municipality in the province of Seville, Andalusia, with a population of around 16,000. It is part of the region of La Vega and is located 11 km from the province's capital, Seville. The town dates back to the Byzantine Empire and has many historical artifacts and significant churches. The Guadalquivir river features prominently in the history of La Algaba. The river acquires a considerable width here, and fishing on its banks is a common activity among locals. The town is also known for its many festivals.
History
The earliest mention of a settlement in this area comes from the early Byzantine Empire (sixth century CE), mentioning that the descendants of the earlier Turdetan civilization founded the village of Bálbilis at this location. This village was later destroyed by the Visigoths. The town's current name comes from the Arabic Al-Gaba, which means 'the forest'. Fernando III conquered the area in 1247 and gave it to his son Don Fadrique.
At Fadrique's death, the area reverted to the crown. In 1304 it was given to the infant Don Alfonso de la Cerda, who later ceded it to the Duke of Niebla. The area was next ruled by Don Juan Guzman Medina Sidonia. In the 16th century, CE Philip II of Spain converted the lordship into a marquisate. In the 19th century, a municipal government was established.
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Festivals
November 2026
Festivals this month
- No festivals recorded this month.
Rest of the year
- May: Cruces de Mayo (3)
- June: Romería (3)
- September: Feria de Septiembre (14) · Feria y Fiestas Populares
- December: Mercado Medieval (15) · Navidad
Street market
Mercadillo semanal: Sábado, de 09:00 a 14:00 · Av. Dorita la Algabeña, 41980 La Algaba, Sevilla, España
Trails and hiking
•Vía de la Plata hiking - 01 Sevilla to Merida (VDLP, 209 km)
Famous people
•Manuel Torres Jiménez, futbolista español
•Pedro Bazán, futbolista español
•José Cabrera Bazán, abogado, catedrático universitario, futbolista profesional y político español
•David Toro Jiménez, futbolista español
•José García Carranza, torero español
•El Algabeño, matador (1875-1947)
•Fernando García, diseñador de vestuario español
•José Rodríguez Domínguez, futbolista español
Town hall
Alcaldía: Diego Manuel Agüera Piñero
Web oficial: http://www.laalgaba.es/
Town hall of Algaba, La
Alcaldía: Diego Manuel Agüera Piñero Web oficial: http://www.laalgaba.es/
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How to get there
- 🚗 10 km from Sevilla (about 7 min by car)
- 🚗 107 km from Jerez de la Frontera (about 76 min by car)
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- ✈️ 15 km from Sevilla airport (about 11 min by car)
- ✈️ 100 km from Jerez de la Frontera airport (about 71 min by car)
Practical info
🅿️ Where to park
- Where to park · 0.2 km away
- Where to park · 0.4 km away
- Where to park · 0.5 km away
🏧 Nearest cash machine
- Caja Rural · 3.8 km away
- Caja Rural · 4 km away
- Caixabank · 4 km away
⛽ Nearest petrol station
- Ballenoil · 1 km away
- Repsol · 1.2 km away
- Moeve · 1.9 km away
🔭 Viewpoints
- Mirador del Teatro Romano · 3.3 km away
- Viewpoints · 4.8 km away
🏖️ Where to swim
- Piscina Municipal · 3.7 km away
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