Coria del Rio
The relationship between the Rivel Guadalquivir and Coria del Rio dates back to its first inhabitants and in the modern age such is the attachment to its river that on July 16 the Virgen del Carmen is carried in a boat procession on the Guadalquivir . It is a beautiful sight to see the Virgin being carried by the local residents, as impressive as its Holy week which has been declared of National Tourist Interest in Andalusia. Don’t miss the Descent from the brotherhood of Cristo de la Vera Cruz and of Nuestra Señora de la Concepción. To conclude your visit, on early Resurrection Sunday the traditional and famous embraces of the Virgen de la Soledad and her resurrected son are enacted. Other exciting fiestas are that of the Grand Fair, in September or of the Albur a fish that is caught in the river. In the first part of May some one thousand kilograms of fried albur are served in the beautiful Paseo Carlos de mesa promenade.