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Villamartín has its roots in the prehistoric ages, specifically the Paleolithic period. The fertile plain of the Guadalete River holds many sites and artifacts from this period.
In around 200 BC, the Romans inhabited the region, and there are many historical deposits dating back to the Roman time. Artifacts that are Visigoth in origin attest to the presence of the Visigoths at roughly the same time as the Romans.
Beginning in the eighth century, the Moors controlled the Villamartín and the surrounding regions. In the ninth century, a fortress was built in the Matrera fields around Villamartín, to defend the Muslim territory of which Villamartín was a part.
In 1248, the monarch Fernando III retook Seville and the Guadalete area. In 1253, a campaign was carried out to remove all remaining Muslim leaders. After some time, the area fell victim to a number of disputes over the land. Finally, in 1503, the court of Seville conceded the area to settlers from the nearby towns, with a decree to repopulate Villamartín. The series of land disputes did not stop there, however, and they continued well until around 1818 - the longest running series of disputes in Spanish history.
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