Écija sits on the A-4 motorway, on the main route between Madrid and Cádiz, less than an hour from Seville and Córdoba. For anyone making that drive, it's a lunch stop that doesn't demand a big detour: from the motorway exit to the historic centre it's about a five-minute drive.
Getting here from the A-4
From the motorway exit, Écija's historic centre is about a five-minute drive. Casa Machín is at C/ Galindo 4, two minutes' walk from Plaza de España and next to the Palacio de Benamejí. For parking, the most practical option is the Avenida Miguel de Cervantes or Plaza de España area, then walking in: the old town has narrow streets not well suited to driving. More detail in how to get here and park.
A stop with more than a petrol station
Écija has been a listed historic town since 1966, known as the city of the eleven baroque towers. The centre can be seen in a short time, so a lunch stop lines up, without adding extra miles, with seeing Plaza de España and the Palacio de Benamejí, right next to the restaurant. You can also check our guide to what to eat in Écija and which areas of the city are worth knowing.
What you'll find when you arrive
Andalusian and Mediterranean cuisine with soupy rice dishes made to order, fresh seafood from the Sanlúcar and Huelva fish markets, and a restaurant recognised with a Guía Repsol Solete. Lunch service runs from 1pm to 5:30pm, Monday to Saturday, with enough room for a midday stop without being tied to an exact hour.
Location
Frequently asked questions for people travelling on the A-4
Where to stop for lunch on the A-4 near Écija?
Écija sits on the A-4 motorway, between Madrid and Cádiz, less than an hour from Seville and Córdoba. From the motorway exit to the historic centre it is about a five-minute drive. Casa Machín is at C/ Galindo 4, next to the Palacio de Benamejí, with parking nearby.
Is it worth the detour to eat in Écija?
Écija is a listed historic town with baroque towers and a centre you can see in a short time. A lunch stop lines up, without a long detour, with a quick look at Plaza de España and the Palacio de Benamejí, right next to Casa Machín.
Is there a wide lunch window for people travelling on the A-4?
Lunch service runs from 1pm to 5:30pm, Monday to Saturday, giving enough room for a midday stop without being tied to an exact hour. The restaurant is closed on Sundays.
Do I need to book if I'm just passing through?
A quick call ahead is recommended, especially if you want the lobster rice (which is ordered when you book) or a table for a group. For a more casual stop, the phone number is +34 955 90 12 95.