Carmona and Écija from Seville in 2026-2027: the Roman Necropolis, the Puerta de Sevilla Alcázar, Peñaflor Palace, the Municipal History Museum and buses

Updated: 10 November 2026

Carmona (about 30 km from Seville) and Écija (about 88 km) are easy day trips from Seville, or stops along the A-4 towards Córdoba. This guide brings together what we could check on 10 November 2026. We could not find the current official page of the Carmona Archaeological Site or official 2026 opening hours for the monuments: the latest full municipal timetable we found is from January 2023, and we always say so. Check opening hours, prices and buses before you go.

Carmona: the Roman Necropolis (Carmona Archaeological Site)

What the sources say, with the year:

What it is: the Carmona Archaeological Site was created by decree of the Junta de Andalucía (the regional government) in 1992 (spain.info). It is at Avenida de Jorge Bonsor, 9, outside the town walls, and includes the necropolis, quarries, kilns and the amphitheatre. Published phone: +34 600 143 632.
The necropolis was discovered in the late 19th century by Juan Fernández López and the archaeologist George Bonsor and dates from around the 1st century AD. Most tombs are underground family mausoleums reached by a stepped shaft, and many wall paintings survive (Seville Transport Consortium). The best-known tombs are the Tomb of the Elephant and the Tomb of Servilia.
Admission: free according to Carmona Tourist Office (January 2023). The Transport Consortium describes it as "free for EU citizens" (undated). Whether it is free for everyone in 2026-2027: not confirmed.
Winter hours published in January 2023: closed on Mondays; Saturdays 09:00-18:00; Sundays 09:00-15:00; public holidays, check first; last entry one hour before closing. 2026-2027 hours: not confirmed.
Amphitheatre: in November 2016 it opened with guided visits at weekends and on public holidays (necropolis at 11:00, amphitheatre at 13:00, according to Sevilla Secreta). Whether and how it can be visited today: not confirmed.

Carmona: the Puerta de Sevilla Alcázar and the Alcázar del Rey Don Pedro

The town gate and the Parador:

Puerta de Sevilla Alcázar: on Plaza Blas Infante, above the Seville Gate; restored in 1973-1975, it houses the Tourist Reception Centre. Highlights are the Keep, the Torre del Oro with views and the Patio de los Aljibes (cisterns) (Transport Consortium).
Prices and hours published in January 2023: €2 adults and €1 for children, students, pensioners and groups of more than 25; free on Mondays; Monday to Saturday 10:00-18:00, Sundays and public holidays 10:00-15:00; last entry half an hour before closing. 2026-2027 prices: not confirmed.
Alcázar del Rey Don Pedro: a fortress of Almohad origin that now houses the Parador (state-run hotel) (Caminos de Pasión leaflet, 2024); the Andalusian Tourist Board attributes its restoration to King Peter I. The 2023 municipal sheet listed €1 admission to the site; whether it can be visited today outside the Parador, and when: not confirmed.
Other January 2023 prices: Prioral de Santa María church €3 (€1.80 reduced); City Museum €2.50 (€1.20 reduced, free on Tuesdays).
Carmona Tourist Office: +34 954 190 955, turismo@carmona.org (2024 leaflet).

Écija: towers and churches

The "city of towers", according to spain.info:

Écija has eleven church towers and nine bell gables, visible from almost every street in the centre.
Churches listed: Santa María (18th century), San Gil (15th century, Gothic-Mudéjar), La Concepción (17th century), Los Descalzos (Baroque, 17th century), San Juan, Santa Cruz and Santiago.
Opening hours and prices of each church in 2026-2027: not confirmed. They are working churches: respect service times.

Écija: Peñaflor Palace and the Municipal History Museum (Palacio de Benamejí)

Baroque palaces and Roman mosaics:

Peñaflor Palace: known as "the palace of the long balconies", with a continuous balcony more than 50 metres long and a painted façade. According to Pablo de Olavide University (July 2022) it was not open to the public and is best seen from the street. Whether it opens today: not confirmed.
Municipal History Museum: in the Palacio de Benamejí (18th century), C/ Cánovas del Castillo, 4; phone +34 954 830 431. It opened in November 1997 (Wikipedia).
Mosaics: a room of about 200 m² with six Roman mosaics found in urban excavations, including the Seasons of the Year, the "Gift of Wine" and the Triumph of Bacchus from Plaza de Santiago (Andalusian Tourist Board); also the Wounded Amazon sculpture and the Placa de Écija, a piece of Tartessian goldwork (spain.info).
Free admission and hours published by the Andalusian Tourist Board (undated): 1 October to 31 May, Tuesday to Friday 10:00-13:30 and 16:30-18:30; 1 June to 30 September, Tuesday to Friday 10:00-14:30; closed on Mondays. Weekend hours and 2026-2027 hours: not confirmed.
The palace also has two towers that serve as viewpoints open to visitors (Pablo de Olavide University, 2022).

Getting there by bus from Seville

Companies and journey times, with the source:

To Carmona: metropolitan line M-124 Seville-Carmona of the Seville Transport Consortium, run by Autocares Casal. In Carmona it stops at the Restaurante Miro roundabout, the Repsol petrol station and Paseo del Estatuto, the last stop and the closest to the centre (Pablo de Olavide University, 2026). In 2015 it left from Santa Justa station, took about 50 minutes and cost €2.80; 2026-2027 times and fares: not confirmed.
There are also Alsa services between Plaza de Armas bus station and Paseo del Estatuto: a private comparison site (Omio, checked in November 2026) lists two direct departures, 20 to 40 minutes, from €4.
To Écija: the same comparison site lists Alsa and Monbus, 9 direct departures a day between 06:00 and 21:00, mostly from Prado de San Sebastián bus station, arriving at Avenida del Genil; the fastest trip takes 1 hour and the average is 1 h 23 min; about €10. Official timetables: check with the companies.
Doing Carmona and Écija on the same day without a car is hard: we could not confirm a direct bus between them. It is easier to spend a day in each or stay overnight in one of them.

Where to stay

A few practical criteria:

In Carmona, staying inside the walled town lets you walk to the Puerta de Sevilla and Santa María; the Necropolis is outside, on Avenida de Jorge Bonsor.
In Écija, the centre (around Plaza de España and Calle Cánovas del Castillo) puts the museum, Peñaflor and the main towers within walking distance. Summers are very hot: ask about air conditioning.
Before booking, look at the total price with taxes and cleaning (on tourist tax in Andalusia, see /andalusia-tourist-tax-2026) and the property's registration number.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Carmona's Roman Necropolis free?

According to Carmona Tourist Office (January 2023), yes. The Seville Transport Consortium describes it as free for EU citizens. 2026-2027 conditions are not confirmed.

Which day is Carmona's Necropolis closed?

According to the municipal winter timetable of January 2023, it is closed on Mondays; it opened 09:00-18:00 on Saturdays and 09:00-15:00 on Sundays. 2026-2027 hours are not confirmed.

How do I get from Seville to Carmona by bus?

On metropolitan line M-124 (Autocares Casal), which stops at Paseo del Estatuto; in 2015 the trip took about 50 minutes. There are also Alsa services from Plaza de Armas.

How long is the bus from Seville to Écija?

According to a private comparison site (November 2026), from 1 hour to an average of 1 h 23 min, with Alsa and Monbus, mostly from Prado de San Sebastián.

How much does Écija's Municipal History Museum cost?

The Andalusian Tourist Board lists free admission. It is in the Palacio de Benamejí and closes on Mondays.

Sources

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