Isla Redonda – Seville

This small village of Isla Redonda in Seville province is located close to Ecija. In a beautiful location close to the river Genil. Even though it is a small village it has had a place in history since Romans times when Romans came to take control of the river Genil.

Local information

Ayuntamiento de Isla Redonda
Entidad Local Autonoma – Ecija
Calle Las Tomasas s/n. C.P. 41563 Isla Redonda (Seville)
Telephone: 955-908-512
http://www.islaredonda.es/


Residents 329	Health Clinic	Bars, shops, restaurants	Schools	Municipal pool	Beach 1 h 20 min

Golf nearby	Cordoba 70Km Seville 108Km Malaga 113Km	Bus and train services	Malaga airport 133Km	Granada airport 144Km	Seville airport 100Km

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Main information

Isla Redonda in Seville province started off as a Cortijo. Today’s Isla Redonda became a village in the middle of the first century, which will prolong its existence at least until the fifth century. Some of these towns and urban centers disappeared during the fifth century, whilst others managed to survive the invading Vandals, Visigoths and Arabs. It is not known exactly what happened to Isla Redonda.

Not until later in the fifteenth century Isla Redonda in Seville and La Acenuela became agricultural land, with limits and extensions that are very difficult to specify. The Catholic Monarchs, in July 1496, granted their secretary Francisco de Madrid ‘acenas and irrigated lands’ in Isla Redonda, this being the first documentary reference preserved on such land. The process of colonization of the area intensified progressively in the sixteenth century, thanks to the labor coming from the neighboring Bridge of Don Gonzalo (named today as Puente Genil).

In 1751, the Cortijo de Isla Redonda, was owned by the Marquesa de Rivas and then in 1819 it was owned by Alonso Lasoand the Duquesa de Argete. But it was not recognized as a town until the 19th century, when it was recognized as part of the town of ecija.

Fiestas

Romeria Virgen de Araceli in mid-May – People from the village meet up in an area known as Mocael to have lunch together with family and friends and spend the day there till evening.
Feria – The end of the Fair always coincides with the first Sunday of September. During these days, there is a Flamenco Festival, the first one was in 1999. This event is attended by people from nearby towns who come to enjoy this tribute to the art of flamenco. In addition, sports competitions for young people and adults are held to complete the four days.