Seville
Spain
Overview
Andalusia's passionate capital throbs with flamenco, tapas-lined alleyways, the ornate Alcazar, and an orange-scented warmth that defines southern Spain.
Cost of Travel
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Explore Seville
Plaza de Espana
Landmark square with a large water feature, seats with painted ceramic tiles & an ornate pavilion.
Parque de María Luisa
Sizable, prominent park featuring scenic plazas with landscaped gardens, plus fountains & monuments.
Royal Alcazar
Landmark Moorish royal palace with fountain-filled gardens, ornate arches & 16th-century tiles.
Seville Cathedral & Giralda
Spanish Renaissance-style minaret topped by a Gothic & baroque bell tower built centuries later.
Seville Museum of Fine Arts
Masterpieces by Greco and Velazquez in a 2-story museum of fine art in ornate, 17th-century palace.
Where to Stay
Hotel Alfonso XIII
Seville's grand palace hotel built in 1929 in Mudejar style, with a stunning courtyard, pool, and gardens beside the Alcazar.
Hotel Mercer Sevilla
A boutique hotel in a beautifully restored 19th-century townhouse in the Arenal district with a rooftop plunge pool and courtyard.
Where to Eat
Canas y Tapas
Andalusian
An upscale tapas restaurant near the Cathedral serving creative interpretations of classic Sevillano dishes with excellent local wines.
Bar El Comercio
Tapas
A no-frills local bar in Triana serving some of Seville's best traditional tapas including spinach with chickpeas and pork cheeks.
Travel Tips
- See a flamenco show in Triana — not a tourist tablao, but a pena or intimate venue
- Try salmorejo (cold tomato soup), tortilla de camarones (shrimp fritters), and jamon iberico
- Visit the Alcazar first thing in the morning — it's Game of Thrones' Dorne
- Seville is scorching in July-August (45C+) — visit in spring or fall
- Semana Santa (Holy Week) and Feria de Abril are spectacular but hotels book up a year ahead
- The Triana neighborhood across the river has the best local tapas bars
Getting There & Around
Seville's center is compact and walkable — most attractions are within 20 minutes on foot. Tram Line T1 runs through the center and is accessible. Metro has 1 line with full accessibility. Buses are accessible. Uber and taxis are available. Cycling is popular — Seville has an excellent bike-share system (Sevici).
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