Guadalquivir River (Spain)

The Guadalquivir River is a major waterway in southern Spain, flowing approximately 657 kilometers from the Sierra de Cazorla mountains to the Atlantic Ocean near Sanlúcar de Barrameda. It passes through historic cities like Córdoba and Seville, playing a vital role in transportation, agriculture, and commerce. The river's fertile plains support farming, while its navigable waters historically facilitated trade. The Guadalquivir is also culturally significant, featured in local traditions and music. Managed by dams and sluices, it remains a vital ecological and economic resource, blending Spain’s natural landscape with its historical and modern development.