Things to do in Seville

Seville is a city that is best discovered slowly — and food is an essential part of the experience. From a quick tapa at the bar to a long lunch that stretches into the afternoon, eating in Seville is as much about how and where you eat as what is on the plate. The city’s…

You may arrive in Seville for the first time and still feel that you have seen parts of the city before. Plaza de España, the Royal Alcázar and the narrow streets of the historic centre have appeared on screens around the world, sometimes as Seville itself and sometimes transformed into somewhere entirely different. Over the…

Ask when the best time to visit Seville is and you will usually hear the same answers: spring for the orange blossom and the city’s great festivals, or winter for mild temperatures and fewer visitors. Both are good choices. But there is another period that deserves much more attention, particularly if you want to spend…

Walk through Seville’s Santa Cruz neighbourhood today and it is easy to understand why it has become one of the most photographed parts of the city. Narrow streets wind between whitewashed houses, small squares appear unexpectedly around corners, and orange trees provide shade beside fountains and tiled façades. It is one of those parts of…

Seville is one of those cities that quickly captures people’s hearts. Its impressive monuments, charming streets, lively atmosphere and outstanding food make it one of Spain’s most rewarding destinations. However, many first-time visitors arrive with unrealistic expectations, underestimate certain practical aspects or simply don’t have enough information to make the most of their stay. The…