The backdrop of the old town exudes charm and elegance – Seville is a gorgeous destination full of passion and excitement.
Seville is so unmistakably Spanish. The city’s fierce mid-day heat rubs off onto its fiery character; its Flamenco dances and its lively conversation. The café and tapas culture here is as good as it gets!
Location: Seville – The sunny region of Andalucia in southern Spain.
Language: Spanish
Population of city: 690,600
Nearest airport: Seville Airport! If you can’t find any direct flights, try Jerez Airport and hop on a train instead.
Main train/bus station(s): Sevilla Santa Justa is the main train station, whilst there are two main bus stations: Prado de San Sebastian (for Andalucia-wide travel), and Plaza de Armas (for elsewhere in Spain and Portugal)
Best time to visit? March-May is the best time to visit if you want to avoid the scorching heat and just miss the rush of tourists. Just beware of travelling at Easter time as the city gets very busy!
Budget level? £
Best for: History & Museums, Landmarks, Nightlife, Romantic Escapes, Arty, Budget-friendly
This can be a 2- or 3-night place, we reckon – just enough to see the sights and soak up some much-needed rays. We’d happily stay for longer, though, if we could!
Being well connected by rail and bus, you can easily get here from Granada, Cordoba, Malaga, and Madrid. If you’re coming from northern Spain, you will most likely need to make a connection in Madrid. Whilst you’re here, Cadiz and Jaen are within easy reach for day trips if you’re staying for a while!
This royal palace was developed by Moorish Muslim kings and is a beautiful style of architecture. It’s a popular tourist attraction – get your cameras at the ready!
A lake, two amazing towers and a semicircular shape – this ‘square’ is like no other you’ve ever seen before. This scenery was even used as a backdrop for an episode of Star Wars…
This stunning Roman Catholic cathedral is really awe-inspiring. It’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and for good reason!
An incredible wooden structure based in the old quarter of Seville, this landmark is really not one to miss. Fun fact: it’s known locally as las setas – the mushrooms.
Flamenco joints and modern clubs.
Cocktail bars and cheap tapas.
Lively street parties and buzzing pubs.
The main attraction! You may need a few days to take everything in, but the Metropol Parasol, Cathedral, and Alcazar are all clustered here. Be sure to head here for all your shopping needs, whether it’s popular high-street stores you’re after or little vintage boutiques.
The next most popular area for tourists is awash with winding little streets and traditional whitewashed houses.
The bohemian part of town, this area is brimming with trendy restaurants, edgy bars, and slash venues – you know the ones, the gallery/bar/music venues all in one.
Home to two of the city’s most ornate and much-cherished statues of the Virgin Mary (be sure to get some snaps!), this district is essentially an impressive mish-mash of stunning architecture, fascinating cultures and varied histories.
With a cultural identity all of its own, this part of town is named as its own independent republic by locals! Known for its beautiful blue-and-white azulejo tiles, lively flamenco scene, and great riverside tapas eateries.
This is the city’s most well-known fine arts museum! Housed within a 17th century former convent, the collection includes breath-taking works from Spanish masters like El Greco, Velazquez and Pacheco.
Celebrating the vibrancy and history of flamenco dancing, singing and guitar, you’ll get to learn more about this cultural practice, whilst getting to see the dancers in action in its daily showcase at 7pm.
You don’t have to be religious to enjoy the mix of ornate Gothic, Renaissance, and Mudejar architecture found at this beautiful house – supposedly a copy of the house of famous Roman, Pontius Pilate.
You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to free walking tours, but Sevilla Free Tours has glowing reviews and will lead you on various 2-hour tours focusing on certain parts of the city. The tour starts at 5pm from October to May, and at 7pm between June and September. You can book ahead to guarantee places, and the meeting point is at Puerta Jerez!
