Sevilla is a province located in the western region of Andalusia, an autonomous community found in the southern region of Spain.  Bordering it is the province of Bajadoz of the autonomous community of Extremadura, and the Andalusian provinces of Málaga, Cádiz, Huelva, and Córdoba.  Its total land area of 14,042 square kilometers is politically subdivided into 105 municipalities.  Serving as the provincial capital is the city of Seville, where 40% of its population of 1,758,720 resides.  Sevilla is the largest province, in terms of land area, as well as the most populated in the region.

The province’s landscape is predominantly marked by one of Spain’s most important rivers, the Guadalquivir.  The city of Seville is sprawled right at the heart of the river valley, with many other important provincial towns and villages dotted around the Guadalquivir river Plain, called La Campiña, interwoven with fields of wheat and olive groves.

Among the national parks found in the province is the Doñana National Park, which Sevilla shares with the province of Huelva.  This natural park and wildlife refuge is an area of marshes, shallow streams, and sand dunes.  Its unique biodiversity contains a wide range of ecosystems, where it provides shelter for a great diversity of endemic and endangered species.  Other nature parks and wildlife reserves situated in Sevilla are Peñón de Zaframagón, which Sevilla shares with ádiz, Complejo Endorreico de La Lantejuela, Complejo Endorreico de Lebrija-Las Cabezas, Complejo Endorreico de Utrera, Laguna del Gosque, Cañada de los Pájaros, and the Sierra Norte Natural Park,.

Sevilla has a subtropical climate, which affords the province some of the highest summertime temperatures in Spain.  Winter is cool and rainy, whilst spring and fall weather are pleasant.  Average temperatures during the months of May to September are between 32ºC to 36ºC.  April and October temperatures are between 24ºC to 26ºC, while temperatures from November to March are at 12ºC to 17ºC.  There is little difference with the climate and weather conditions around the province, except at the mountainous region in the north.  The average rainfall for the province is 21 inches (533mm).

The province is primarily known by the tourists for its capital city, Seville.  This remarkable city is the artistic and cultural capital of southern Spain, as well as one of the largest historical centers in Europe.  The city’s unique character is an indicative of the various civilizations that have been instrumental in its growth, all within its entire existence of over 200 years.  Among the greatest civilizations that had passed through Seville’s history are the Romans and Moors, before the city was taken control of Fernando III in 1428.

Some of the city’s most important monuments that are indicative of its Roman past are the well-preserved aqueducts.  And the nearby ruins of the ancient Roman settlement of Italica, which gives a glimpse of Seville’s grandeur during the Roman times.  The city wall, the Alcázar of Seville which had developed from an Arab fort, and the Torre del Oro watchtower, on the other hand, are reminders of the Moorish conquest on the city.

Other remarkable monuments and landmarks in Seville are the renowned 15th century Gothic Seville Cathedral, which was build on top of the original site of the city’s mosque; the Plateresque-styled 16th century Town Hall;   the Façade to Plaza Nueva, and the city’s numerous gardens, such as the Parque Maria Luisa, Parque de los Príncipes, Parque AmateJardines de las Delicias, Jardines de Cristina, and the Jardines de San Telmo.

In spite of all these, Sevilla has more to offer than the city of Seville.  Located east of the city, amongst the rolling fields of wheat and olive trees, are the towns of Carmona, Écija, Estepa, and Osuna, which all boasts of some of the province’s most impressive architecture outside the capital.  Carmona is a picturesque, small town whose landscape is emblematic of orange trees and church spires, with the town’s 15th century tower built in imitation of Seville’s Giralda as the most dominant of its monuments.  Écija, located in a valley of low hills between Seville and Córdoba, is home to several Baroque churches and buildings, as well as a number of 18th century mansions renowned for their distinctive flamboyant architecture.  The equally historically-laden town of Estepa is home to the 18th century Palacio de los Marqueses de Cerverales, which is declared a National Historic Artistic Monument in 1984.  Osuna, like Ecija, is home to several fine 18th and 19th century palaces and mansions.

North of Seville is the wooded hills of Sierra Norte Natural Park as well as the mountain towns and villages of Constantina and Guadalcanal.  The largest town in the park, Constantina was founded as a Celtic settlement before becoming an important Roman town, and carries a strong medieval character with a few Moorish influences.  The Guadalcanal, on the other hand, is the northern-most settlement in the Sierra Norte Natural Park, and features several Mudéjar churches and a Medieval castle and walls.

Found  south of Seville is the wetland reserve of the Doñana National Park, the ornithological site of Brazo del Este Natural Area, and the Lebrija-Las Cabezas Natural Reserve, as well as the towns of Alcalá de Guadaira, Lebrija, Marchena Morón de la Frontera and Utrera.  The Located close to the banks of the Guadaira river since the times of the Moors, Alcala de Guadaira is a town associated with watermills used for producing flour.  It was once called Alcalá de los Panaderos because it provided most of Seville’s bread.  The picturesque walled town of Lebrija boasts of panoramic view of the surrounding vineyards and has retained most of its Islamic features. It is the home of Santa Maria de Oliva, which was originally a 12th century mosque before being converted into a church by Alfonzo X.  Found at the La Campiña is the quaint town of Marchena, which boasts of numerous well-preserved monuments as the well as the works of one of the country’s finest 17th century painters, Francisco de Zubarán from Extremadura.  Formerly an important center of a Moorish taifa, Morón de la Frontera is a white-washed hilltop town dominated by its ruined Medieval castle, with several churches dotted along its narrow streets.  Utrera, on the other hand boasts of a few fine mansions and churches, albeit being largely an agricultural town that produces grains and olives.

Located west of Seville is the lone village of Umbrete, which is primarily recognized for the production of the highly-rated mosto or grape juice, as well as for the village’s artistic and historic wealth.  Most significant of its event in its history was when King Alfonso X placed the village into the hands of the Archbishop of Seville.  This important connection with the Catholic church is evident with the abundance of religious art and edifices that are seen today, and with the archbishop’s Palace, Palacio Arzobispal.

Unlike other popular locations in Andalusia, such as the Coastline cities of Marbella and Malaga, Sevilla is only starting to establish itself as one of Spain’s most popular tourist destinations.  Likewise, due to its growing popularity with local and foreign visitors, the province is beginning to attract buyers and investors into its property market.  This is also due to the fact that property prices in tourist-frequented areas are much expensive, thus urging the investors and buyers to look at inland locations in Spain.

There are several advantages in investing in properties in Sevilla.  Foremost of these is a fair expectation for appreciation of investments as the prices in Sevilla are still relatively low, and the area is steadily growing popular with both tourists and property buyers.  This capital appreciation can be expected for both for second homes or for buy-to-let properties.  This expected growth in property prices is an indication that not all local markets are affected by the current slow down of the overall Spanish property market.

In addition, properties in Sevilla offer its buyers a unique Spanish flavor that is rich in history, culture, and far from any grips of commercialization.   As Sevilla real estate is available throughout the entire province, buyers are offered the whole range of properties from urban apartments and townhouses to plots of land with huge plots in rural locations.

When seeking to buy a property in Sevilla, it is better to bring a personal companion and a real estate agent to assist with the location.  It is best to visit the property in different seasons to grasp a comprehensive view of the property and some details about the location.  Staying in the area for some time would also provide a feel of the neighborhood and the locality, allowing for the checking of the level of noise in different times of the day. Plus, you will have the opportunity to get to know the locals that could be your future neighbors.