La Corchuela, Periurban park between Los Palacios y Villafranca and Dos Hermanas, Spain.
La Corchuela is an 85-hectare park between two municipalities featuring two small hills covered with century-old pine trees, wild olive trees, and holm oaks surrounded by low shrubland. Water courses run through the terrain and create different habitats throughout the grounds.
The land was originally part of the Ramos Paúl family estate before Seville City Council acquired it in 1966 for public recreation. Between 1940 and 1962, this site served as a labor camp where prisoners constructed a major irrigation canal in the region.
The name comes from the cork oaks that once dominated this landscape, and visitors can still spot these distinctive trees scattered across the hills today. This connection to the land's past vegetation shapes how people experience and understand the area's natural character.
The park has bicycle paths, playgrounds, sports areas, and parking available throughout the grounds. Picnic areas with tables and benches are spread across the site, and fresh water is available for visitors.
The water courses flowing through the site support an unexpected range of wildlife including rabbits, various finch species, and reptiles throughout the grounds. These small water-fed habitats are easy to miss but offer some of the park's best spots for observing animals.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
