Guadalquivir River

The Guadalquivir river is the largest river in Andalusia and one of the most significant ones of Spain. The Guadalquivir river is born in the Sierra de Cazorla, and more than 660 kilometres flow into the Atlantic Ocean between Almonte and Sanlúcar de Barrameda. It covers parts of the provinces of Jaen, Cordoba, Almeria, Seville, Malaga, Granada, Cadiz, Huelva, Ciudad Real, Murcia, Badajoz and Albacete. Among the curiosities of the Guadalquivir river, you should know that the origin of its name comes from the Arabic al-Wadi al-Kabir, which means “big river”.

Among its features we can emphasise that it is the only river in Spain with significant fluvial transport. While in Seville you can enjoy the Guadalquivir river in canoes or aboard a river cruise. It has also been a silent witness to the different cultures that have settled around it over time; like the Romans, the Arabs and the Christians.

The Guadalquivir river is recognised by everyone in any photo, picture or postcard from Seville, next to the Torre del Oro or joining the ends of the Triana Bridge or San Telmo’s. It is also a relief for many Sevillians and visitors who walk next to it in the hot summer nights.

When visiting Seville, do not forget to stroll along the river or to cross it. From any point, you will get real picture-postcard photos of the Guadalquivir river.

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