Salteras is a municipality in the Province of Seville, Spain. It had a population of 5,604 inhabitants in 2025. It borders Olivares to the west, Gerena to the northwest, Guillena to the north, La Algaba to the northeast, Valencina to the east and Espartinas to the south. Known to the Romans as Paesula, its origins are ancient. It was historically part of the Comarca del Aljarafe, but now legally forms part of the Comarca Metropolitana de Sevilla. Landmarks and institutions
Salteras has a number of historic buildings and places associated with the cultural heritage of the Aljarafe. Among its principal landmarks are the Church of Santa María de la Oliva, the Chapel of the Virgen de la Oliva, the Hacienda El Mayorazgo, and the historic La Alberquilla fountain.
The Church of Santa María de la Oliva, whose construction began in the 16th century, contains Baroque paintings and sculptures, goldwork and a Visigothic funerary inscription. The nearby Chapel of the Virgen de la Oliva houses the image of the patron saint of Salteras.
The Hacienda El Mayorazgo is a 17th-century former olive-growing estate that has been converted into a cultural centre. It retains its agricultural courtyard, tower and former mill building.
Other places of interest include the Cárcava del Chorrito Environmental Park and the Pickman Museum, which contains a collection of ceramics associated with the historic La Cartuja de Sevilla factory.
Salteras is also home to the Santa Ángela de la Cruz Centre, operated by the Spanish Association of Families of Deafblind Persons (APASCIDE). Opened in 2010, the centre was established as a residential and day-care facility specifically for people with deafblindness. It was inaugurated by Queen Sofía of Spain. Culture
Salteras has a strong tradition of band music. The municipality is home to two long-established musical ensembles, the Asociación Filarmónica Nuestra Señora de la Oliva and the Sociedad Filarmónica Cultural Nuestra Señora del Carmen, both of which participate regularly in local and regional festivities.
Local celebrations include the festivities in honour of the Virgen de la Oliva in February, as well as the Feria and Corpus Christi celebrations held in August. Gallery
See also List of municipalities in Seville
References
External links Salteras - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía