Sevilla

Seville does not have a special colour, but a thousand tones, flavours and smells to enjoy. Here is a list of the must-see places.

Seville’s cathedral stands on the site of the former Great Mosque. The clearest evidence of this is its best-known icon: La Giralda, a twelfth-century minaret converted into a bell-tower.

Situated on the other bank of the river, the Triana neighbourhood has its own identity, which you will discover by tapas-bar hopping, strolling its streets and getting to know its traditions.

Seville’s Plaza de España, the main building constructed for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929, symbolises the embrace between Spain and its former colonies.

Discover this defensive watchtower, dating from the time of the Almohads, which is famous for its golden reflection, as well as being the subject of a host of legends, and the present home of the Maritime Museum.

La Esperanza de Triana is one of the most revered Lady of Sorrows in Seville. This image and symbol of Triana bears the dark features of an Andalusian woman.

There’s nothing more Sevillian than going out for tapas. It’s an entertaining custom that, as well as meaning you get to sample the local cuisine, gives you a chance to socialise with the city’s inhabitants.

Discovering Seville’ gastronomy is one of the best ways to get to know and enjoy this city. In the city’s restaurants, you’ll find dishes that are just as succulent as they are memorable.

In the neighbourhood of Nervión, next to the Santa Justa station, there are all kinds of bars and restaurants where you can experience the modern side of Seville.

Seville’s cuisine fuses ingredients and aromas from various gastronomic cultures together to create an irresistible culinary mosaic that will satisfy all tastes.

Calle Betis, on the banks of the Guadalquivir river in the Triana district, offers the most spectacular panorama in Seville. What’s more, it is renowned for its lively bar atmosphere.

The winding streets of the Santa Cruz neighbourhood are home to churches that were once mosques and synagogues, balconies filled with flowers and unique spots for romantic strolls.

Calle Betis, on the banks of the Guadalquivir river in the Triana district, offers the most spectacular panorama in Seville. What’s more, it is renowned for its lively bar atmosphere.

Arcos de la Frontera is, without a doubt, one of the most picturesque towns in Andalusia, with its houses suspended over a ravine of the Guadalete river.

Carmona, just under half an hour by car from Seville, is packed with monuments and is one of the most photogenic towns in the province.

Stately Osuna reveals its beautiful side in its palaces, temples and streets. A day trip from Seville that transports you to another age.

Venture into the Sierra de Aracena mountains for a fantastic outing near Seville. Only one hour by car, this natural habitat is home to Iberian pigs.

La Esperanza de Triana is one of the most revered Lady of Sorrows in Seville. This image and symbol of Triana bears the dark features of an Andalusian woman.

This avant-garde viewing point offers unique views over the city—but it has at the same time sparked numerous controversies. Find out why everyone is talking about the Metropol Parasol.

As an artistic and educational centre, CaixaForum Sevilla offers initiatives related to various art forms for the purpose of bringing all kinds of people in touch with culture.

Considered the second most important art museum in Spain, the Seville Museum of Fine Arts houses an important collection spearheaded by the work of Murillo.

Located between the cathedral and the Royal Alcázar, this beautiful Renaissance building houses unique document collections. Discover the General Archive of the Indies.

The Flamenco Dance Museum is Seville’s worthy tribute to the folkloric art of flamenco and is set in a beautiful town house in the Santa Cruz neighbourhood.

The Isla Mágica theme park, situated on what was once the site of the Seville Expo ‘92, is a great place to visit with or without kids.

Seville’s Feria de Abril kicks off with the “prueba del alumbrao” (switch-on) when thousands of light bulbs are turned on to illuminate the gates to the fair. It all ends seven days later with fireworks over the Guadalquivir.

Holy Week in Seville is an intense experience: an outpouring of unrestrained emotion, art in the streets and a depth of feeling in the saetas [flamenco verses] that surface as a lament at the Passion of Christ.

The Seville Aquarium offers a chance to discover the world’s marine biodiversity following the route taken by Fernando de Magallanes on the first circumnavigation of the globe.

Seville is the perfect place to allow yourself to be captivated by the strumming of a guitar, flamenco dance and singing—the most authentic form of Andalusian folklore—at a tablao.

In the neighbourhood of Nervión, next to the Santa Justa station, there are all kinds of bars and restaurants where you can experience the modern side of Seville.

In the neighbourhood of Nervión, next to the Santa Justa station, there are all kinds of bars and restaurants where you can experience the modern side of Seville.

On Seville’s Calle Sierpes, shops with long histories rub shoulders with the best Sevillian designers’ stores.

Ceramics from Triana, crockery from La Cartuja or souvenirs displaying the city’s landmarks, are the most traditional purchases you can make in Seville.

The Alameda de Hércules was once the bed of the Guadalquivir river, and is one of Seville’s most cosmopolitan and open-minded neighbourhoods.

Seville is the perfect place to allow yourself to be captivated by the strumming of a guitar, flamenco dance and singing—the most authentic form of Andalusian folklore—at a tablao.

Calle Betis, on the banks of the Guadalquivir river in the Triana district, offers the most spectacular panorama in Seville. What’s more, it is renowned for its lively bar atmosphere.

Any night is a good night to hit the town in Seville. If you’re a night owl, we’ve put together a selection of the best clubs, bars and terraces in the city just for you.