Torre De La Reina offers several clearly distinct reasons to visit: the Cortijo de la Torre de la Reina in Guillena (Seville), the Parque Forestal located immediately beside the town of the same name, and the Romería de San Isidro. The themes range from a national monument to outdoor nature and a festival with its own procession route. When planning your stay, you can decide whether to focus on architectural and cultural history, the natural surroundings of the park, or the festivities.
The Cortijo: monument and cultural programme
The Cortijo de la Torre de la Reina in Guillena (Seville) was declared a national historic-artistic monument by Royal Decree 2805/1977 of 6 October. For those interested in cultural history, this provides a specific point of reference. There is also a second, clearly time-bound cultural aspect: during one edition of Noches en Blanco 2024, the Cortijo served as the main venue for a series of cultural activities, including chamber concerts. Its monument status and role as an event venue offer different ways to engage with the site: the former refers to its formal designation, while the latter refers to the cultural programme of a particular edition.
Nature in the Parque Forestal
The Parque Forestal de Torre de la Reina is located immediately beside the town of the same name and offers natural space for relaxation and outdoor recreation. The park is freely accessible; as access conditions may change, check them before your visit. The most common tree species include holm oak and Portuguese oak. These two species provide a specific focus for the natural side of your stay, while the Cortijo’s monument status is the cultural and historical highlight. If you are planning time outdoors, you can look out for the oaks that are commonly found in the park.
Route 3 to Alcalá del Río
Route 3 connects Torre de la Reina with Alcalá del Río. This sets it apart from the Parque Forestal, which is located immediately beside the town of the same name: Alcalá del Río is the expressly named destination of the route, while the park is for relaxation and outdoor recreation. If you include Route 3 in your plans, check the route conditions before setting out. This will help you choose between spending time in the natural area nearby and taking a route that connects Torre de la Reina with Alcalá del Río.
Romería de San Isidro: date and proceedings
The Romería de San Isidro is celebrated in Torre de la Reina on the first Sunday in June, unless it coincides with the Romería del Rocío or the festivities of La Algaba. Residents of Guillena also take part. The first Sunday in June provides a general guide, but the actual date depends on the overlaps mentioned above. If the festival is central to your trip, check the exact date in advance. This way, you can plan around the day of the festival rather than just the name of the month.
The proceedings include the Simpecado’s journey from Torre de la Reina to Guillena and then back to Torre de la Reina. After the religious service, the Romería proceeds to Parque de Torre de la Reina, where the pilgrim groups spend the day together by their wagons. The festival therefore includes both a procession route and a gathering in the park. The park is not only a place for outdoor recreation, but also part of the festivities: the pilgrim groups spend the day there together.
For an overview of the wider trip: Guillena.
