It is part of the region of La Vega and is located 11 km from the province's capital, Seville.

The river acquires a considerable width here, and fishing on its banks is a common activity among locals.

In 1304 it was given to the infant Don Alfonso de la Cerda, who later ceded it to the Duke of Niebla.

The Church of Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno, the Ermita de San Salvador, the Bullring, the Old Bridge and Roman necropolis are also found within the town.

[citation needed] The river Rivera de Huelva [ceb; es; sv] is located in the western part of the municipality on the road towards Santiponce.