Carmona Holidays: Roman Necropolis, Alcázars and Old Town
Provincia de Sevilla · Andalusia · Spain · 28,620 residents
Convento de Santa Clara
Alcázar de Arriba y Puerta de Marchena
archaeological site of Carmona
Convento de las Agustinas Descalzas de la Santísima Trinidad
Museo de la Ciudad de CarmonaCarmona is an inland Andalusian town of around 28,600 people in the Provincia de Sevilla, set at 221 metres above sea level. Its appeal is concentrated and walkable: within roughly three quarters of a mile of the centre you will find a Roman amphitheatre and necropolis, two alcázars, an archaeological site, a city museum, several convents and a string of casa palacios, plus viewpoints looking out over the surrounding countryside. Seville airport, which has direct flights from the United Kingdom, is only about 14 miles away, so Carmona works as a base in its own right or as a day out from Seville. Spring and early autumn are the sweet spots; high summer is fierce.
Why go
- The Anfiteatro y necrópolis romana lies just a quarter of a mile from the centre.
- Seville airport, with direct UK flights, is only about 20 minutes' drive away.
- April, May and September bring warm days of 26 to 30°C with little rain.
Top sights in Carmona
Roman Remains, Alcázars and Convents
Carmona's sights are cultural and close together. The Convento de Santa Clara, a monastery about 0.6 miles from the centre, is the best documented, followed by the Alcázar de Arriba y Puerta de Marchena, a castle roughly 0.7 miles out. Closer in, the archaeological site of Carmona sits about 0.3 miles away and the Anfiteatro y necrópolis romana, the Roman amphitheatre and burial ground, just a quarter of a mile away, as is the Alcázar de la Puerta de Sevilla. The Museo de la Ciudad de Carmona, about 0.6 miles away, is a good family stop alongside the archaeological site.
For quieter browsing, the Convento de las Agustinas Descalzas de la Santísima Trinidad lies about half a mile away, and the town's palaces, Casa Palacio de los Briones, Casa Palacio Marqués de las Torres, Casa-palacio de los Domínguez and Casa de los Rueda, are all within roughly 0.6 miles. Finish at one of the viewpoints: the Mirador de la Cueva de la Batida, the mirador hacia el sur and the mirador de la Puerta de Córdoba are all under a mile from the centre.
Tours and tickets for Carmona and the surrounding area can be booked directly on this page through the booking cards below.
- 1Convento de Santa Clara
- 2Alcázar de Arriba y Puerta de Marchena
- 3archaeological site of Carmona
- 4Convento de las Agustinas Descalzas de la Santísima Trinidad
- 5Museo de la Ciudad de Carmona
- 6Anfiteatro y necrópolis romana
- 7Alcázar de la Puerta de Sevilla
- 8mirador hacia el sur
- 9mirador de la Puerta de Córdoba
- 10Casa Palacio de los Briones
- 11Mirador de la Cueva de la Batida
- 12Casa Palacio Marqués de las Torres
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Alcázar de Arriba y Puerta de Marchena
1 mile from the centre · Photo
cultural property in Carmona, Spain
- 3museum
- 4monastery
Convento de las Agustinas Descalzas de la Santísima Trinidad
In the centre · Photo
cultural property in Carmona, Spain
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7castle
8viewpointmirador hacia el sur
1 mile from the centre · Photo
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mirador de la Puerta de Córdoba
viewpoint · 1 mile from the centre
Mirador de la Cueva de la Batida
viewpoint · In the centre
Tours & tickets in Carmona
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Carmona can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Carmona
Staying in the Old Centre
Carmona is inland, so there is no seafront to weigh against an old town. The choice is about how close you want to be to the monuments: nearly every sight on this page, from the Roman necropolis to the convents and palaces, lies within about three quarters of a mile, so a room near the alcázars puts you on foot for almost everything.
With a population of around 28,600, this is a quieter, smaller-town stay than nearby Seville, which suits travellers who prefer calm evenings and a day trip into the city. The page shows live hotel prices so you can compare options across the town.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Carmona and the villages around it is a hire car from Seville (SVQ), about 20 min away.
Best time to visit Carmona
Best Months to Visit Carmona
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Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
April, May and September are the most pleasant months. April averages highs of 26°C with only 16mm of rain, May reaches 27°C, and September settles at around 30°C with just three rainy days, comfortable for walking between monuments.
July and August are the hottest months, with average highs of 37°C and 38°C and no recorded rain at all; plan sightseeing for early morning if you travel then. October is by far the wettest month, with around 198mm across 13 rainy days, and March is also damp at 107mm. Winters are mild by day at about 15°C but drop to 5 or 6°C at night. Carmona is inland, so there is no sea temperature to consider.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15°C | 6°C | 47 mm | 8 h |
| Feb | 17°C | 7°C | 61 mm | 9 h |
| Mar | 20°C | 9°C | 107 mm | 9 h |
| Apr | 26°C | 12°C | 16 mm | 12 h |
| May | 27°C | 14°C | 32 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 32°C | 18°C | 30 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 37°C | 21°C | 0 mm | 13 h |
| Aug | 38°C | 22°C | 0 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 30°C | 17°C | 24 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 25°C | 15°C | 198 mm | 8 h |
| Nov | 20°C | 11°C | 40 mm | 8 h |
| Dec | 15°C | 5°C | 33 mm | 8 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
Flights and Drives from the UK
Seville (SVQ) is the obvious gateway: it has direct flights from the United Kingdom and lies about 14 miles from Carmona, roughly a 20-minute drive. Jerez (XRY) also has direct UK flights and is about 55 miles away, around an hour and 20 minutes by car. Málaga (AGP), with the widest choice of direct UK routes, is about 84 miles away, close to two hours' drive.
Driving from Calais takes around 23 hours of road time, so most travellers fly and use car hire. The nearest ferry ports, Huelva and Cádiz at about 74 miles and Málaga at about 85 miles, serve the Canary Islands and Melilla rather than the UK.
By air
- Seville (SVQ)14 miles, about 20 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Jerez (XRY)55 miles, about 1 h 18 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Málaga (AGP)84 miles, about 1 h 59 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 23 h 17 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Huelva (74 miles), Cádiz (74 miles), Málaga (85 miles).
Carmona is good for
Around Carmona
Day Trips from Carmona
Sevilla, the regional capital with nearly 690,000 residents, is only about 19 miles away and makes the natural day out. Camas and Santiponce both lie around 22 miles away on the far side of the city.
Heading east and south through the Sevillian countryside, El Coronil is about 27 miles away, Écija around 31 miles, Montellano about 33 miles and Osuna roughly 34 miles. Almodóvar del Río, at about 42 miles, is the furthest of the nearby towns and the longest drive of the selection.
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Tips from Robin
Practical Tips for Your Visit
Summer heat is the main thing to plan around. With July and August averaging 37 to 38°C and no rain, do your walking in the morning and save museums and convents for the hottest hours.
Pack an umbrella if you travel in October or March, the two wettest months, and a warm layer for winter evenings, when lows fall to around 5°C. Carmona sits at 221 metres, high enough for its miradors to give wide views over the plain. Car hire is worth it if you plan day trips, though the town's sights are close enough together to explore on foot.
Questions people ask
How far is Carmona from Seville airport?
Seville airport (SVQ) is about 14 miles from Carmona, roughly a 20-minute drive. It has direct flights from the United Kingdom, making it the quickest way to reach the town. Jerez and Málaga airports are further options at around 80 minutes and two hours respectively.
Can I visit Carmona as a day trip from Seville?
Yes. Carmona is about 19 miles from Sevilla, and its main sights, including the Roman amphitheatre and necropolis, the alcázars and the city museum, all lie within about three quarters of a mile of each other, so a day is enough to see the highlights.
What is the best time of year to visit Carmona?
April, May and September offer the most pleasant conditions, with average highs between 26°C and 30°C and little rain. July and August are very hot at 37 to 38°C, while October is the wettest month with around 198mm of rain.
Is Carmona good for families?
Carmona's strengths are cultural, but two sights suit families: the archaeological site of Carmona, about 0.3 miles from the centre, and the Museo de la Ciudad de Carmona, about 0.6 miles away. The town's viewpoints also make easy, short outings for children.
Is Carmona near the beach?
No, Carmona is an inland town at 221 metres above sea level. The nearest ports, Huelva and Cádiz, are about 74 miles away. Visitors come for the Roman remains, alcázars, convents and palaces rather than the coast.