The coldest village in Andalusia: La Puebla de los Infantes

With winter comes a drop in temperature and some Andalusian regions feel the cold, such as La Puebla de los Infantes. With only 3,000 inhabitants, this village reached minus 2.6 degrees Celsius a few weeks ago, making it the coldest town in Andalusia.

A village dating back to the late prehistoric period

Located between the Vega del Guadalquivir and the Sierra Norte de Sevilla, La Puebla de los Infantes is a village that dates back to the late prehistoric period, as suggested by the sites of settlements that have been found in the area. 

There is also evidence that the area was inhabited in Roman times, from the time of Augustus, the first emperor of Rome, until the Low Roman Empire. Some remains, such as the "villae", rural houses, survive.

During the period of Muslim rule, the area now known as La Puebla de los Infantes had little relevance. However, the arrival of the Christian era saw the first written references to this place, which date back to times following the Reconquest of Seville in 1255.

Ayuntamiento de La Puebla de los Infantes

A picturesque village with medieval remains and ruins

Walls and towers that formed part of a castle from the early Christian period (13th century) remain, which history lovers are sure to enjoy. This castle was one of the western frontier checkpoints, with the castles of Almenara, Constantina, Alanís and Guadalcanal. Near this building is the Ermita de Santiago, a church built in the 13th or 14th century.

Ayuntamiento de La Puebla de los Infantes

The original Christian-medieval nucleus was formed around these buildings. From the time of the Catholic Monarchs, the Santa María de las Huertas Church, which dates back to the 15th or 16th century, helped establish the chronology of a neighbourhood between this church and the Christian-medieval nucleus.

Moreover, documents have been found about a neighbourhood called La Fuente de Vanduro, located to the west of the village.

Ayuntamiento de La Puebla de los Infantes

On the other hand, to the east of the village is Santa Ana Hermitage, which is Mudejar style with transversal arches and several houses that also date back to this period.

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What to see in La Puebla de los Infantes?

Seville province tourism

These are some of the things you can do in La Puebla de los Infantes:

• Visit La Puebla de los Infantes Castle: this 13th-century castle is one of the village's symbols and affords breathtaking views across the Guadalquivir fertile lowlands.
• Go to some of the village's festivities, such as the medieval markets, the Ruta de la Tapa or the local fiestas.
• Stroll through the historic quarter, declared a Cultural Heritage Site, where you will find narrow streets, white houses and monuments such as the Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Parish Church, Santa Ana Chapel and the Portocarrero Palace.
• Go hiking: La Puebla de los Infantes stands in a privileged natural setting for hiking and outdoor activities.
• Visit the Curro el Herrero Museum of Popular Arts and Customs, which houses a collection of objects related to the region's history and culture.
• Enjoy Andalusian food, sampling typical local dishes such as gazpacho, salmorejo, puchero, flamenquín, Iberian pork tenderloin and Spanish omelette.

Houses for sale in La Puebla de los Infantes

If you've fallen in love with the coldest village in Andalusia, Seville, you'll be delighted to know that you can find flats and houses for sale in La Puebla de los Infantes, each with its own appeal and charm.

For example, if you're looking for a very affordable property to renovate, this semi-detached house on Calle Teja for €50,000 could be ideal. It has a 97 m² built surface area over three floors. It has a living-cum-dining room, three bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom and a toilet.

Semi-detached house for sale in La Puebla de los Infantes for €50,000 idealista

There are certainly options for different budgets and tastes in the village. This stunning villa is for sale for €500,000. It is a fabulous 550 m2 villa located in Calle Postigos. 

It has a living room, kitchen, six bedrooms and five bathrooms. Furthermore, as extra features, it has a fireplace, pantry, swimming pool, porch and a 700 m2 plot with incredible views.

Villa for sale in La Puebla de los Infantes for €500,000 idealista