Tomares, municipality in Seville, Spain
Tomares is a municipality in Seville Province in southern Spain and the largest town in the Aljarafe region. The place combines a small historic center with older streets and buildings alongside newer residential areas like Santa Eufemia and Las Almenas, all connected by approximately 24 parks and green spaces.
The town began as a small farming settlement and grew through the development of olive-producing haciendas, some of which still exist today. In the 18th century, important structures like the Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Belén (1708) and the Hacienda Santa Ana were built, with the latter becoming Town Hall.
The town's name has Arabic origins reflecting its early settlement history. Today, residents gather for seasonal festivals like the May Romería del Zaudín and the July flamenco festival, which continue traditions of food, music, and dance that define community life.
The town is easy to reach by car from Seville but has no train station; buses and shuttle services connect it to the city. The best way to explore is on foot through the historic center or by walking along the Guadalquivir River and through the many parks.
A famous bullfighter named Bombita was born here and is considered one of the best of the early 1900s; a statue honors his legacy in the town. Below the Park Zaudín lie thousands of ancient Roman coins buried in the earth, an archaeological treasure often overlooked by visitors.
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