Mairena del Alcor – Castle, Flamenco and Vega

Culture and History

In Mairena del Alcor, the Casa Bonsor in the Castillo de Mairena del Alcor has been extensively restored. The original museum design by Bonsor was restored as part of the work. Public access to the building, the collections and the history was made easier.

A visit to the Castillo de Mairena del Alcor must be booked at least one week in advance. This necessary lead time is part of the scheduling for this individual visit. The Casa Palacio de los Duques de Arcos in Mairena del Alcor is believed to have been founded in the 15th century. Only a courtyard surrounded by arcades remains of the Casa Palacio de los Duques de Arcos. On 5 June 1500, the Catholic Monarchs spent the night at the Casa Palacio de los Duques de Arcos.

Technical aids and suitable routes have been established for visiting the historic heritage, making access easier for people with reduced mobility. The origins of the Iglesia Mayor Santa María de la Asunción in Mairena del Alcor are dated to the period between the 14th and 15th centuries. The sacristy houses a chalice renewed in Manila in 1787. It also houses a painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe by Juan Correa.

Trails and Historical Routes

Mairena del Alcor is part of the Ruta de la Vía Verde de Los Alcores. Mairena del Alcor also lies along the Ruta de Washington Irving. This route is promoted by the Fundación El Legado Andalusí.

Further destinations for your travel planning include Cazalla De La Sierra, Gelves, El Viso Del Alcor, Guadalcanal, Alanís, Olivares, Utrera and Huévar Del Aljarafe.

Landscape and Craftsmanship

The Castillo de Mairena del Alcor, popularly known as Castillo de Luna, is situated on a hill that is equidistant from the present-day public fountains “Gorda” and “Alconchel”. The Mirador de los Molinos offers views of the Vega.

The Molinos Harineros de Campo form a hydraulic complex consisting of four mills. The mills were supplied with water from the public fountains Alconchel and Gorda through underground tunnels. Marine fossils are frequently found in the calcarenite used to produce albero.

The quality of the flour made from the comarca’s harvests is considered one of the secrets behind the taste and texture of Mairena’s bread.

Flamenco and Festive Culture

The Festival de Cante Jondo Antonio Mairena is a traditional Flamenco festival in the Jondo style held in memory of the Flamenco singer Antonio Mairena. The Festival de Cante Jondo Antonio Mairena has been classified as a Festival of Tourist Interest in Andalusia.

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