Seville Travel & Vacation Guide

Take a break from sightseeing and head over to Aire de Sevilla and enjoy the Hammam experience in some of the nicest Baños Arabes (Arab baths) in all of Spain. You can unwind with temperature baths or have a massage in a magical atmosphere.

When visiting the Basílica de la Macarena, you will see one of the dearest treasures of Seville, the statue of la Virgen de la Esperanza (the Virgin of Hope), known as la Macarena, the same name as the quarter where the church is located. The statue is a 17th-century wooden sculpture of Christ's mother mourning his death, covered in tears. It is a modern church in the Neo-Baroque style, built between 1936 and 1941 by architect Gómez Millán.

At CasaLa Teatro you can enjoy all kinds of performances, everything from Flamenco to theatre and shows with dancing, singing and guitar playing. It only seats 28 people which makes this a small, intimate and personal experience.

Seville Cathedral is the third-largest cathedral in Europe. Originally built as a mosque in the 12th-century, the 100-metre- high minaret is now the Giralda clock tower. Christopher Columbus is buried inside the cathedral.

The Church of El Salvador is simply beautiful and full of wonderful small details that you can go and look at for ages. A tip to avoid the queue is to first visit this church and then the cathedral, both of which can be visited with the same ticket.

To learn more about the fascinating world of flamenco dancing, head to the Museo del Baile Flamenco. In this 18th-century building you can stroll around the exhibition hall, the basement and the dance studio.

Isla Mágica is an exciting and modern amusement park with seven different themed areas representing different episodes in 16th-century Spanish history. This is a place where the whole family can enjoy themselves, ride the roller coaster, play miniature golf, try one of the four different water rides or explore the pirate ship.

The Roman city of Itálica is home to an ancient amphitheatre (you may know it as the Dragonpit in “Game of Thrones”), aqueducts, mosaics, and much more. Founded in 206 BC, it was one of the most advanced cities at the time. Itálica is located 7 kilometres outside of Seville, which makes a visit to the archaeological site a perfect day trip.

Head to this small corner bar and try one of their tapas with an Italian twist. This charming one-room venue usually gets pretty crowded, so don't miss the chance to enter the genuine Spanish scene and make new friendships.

This venue was originally a street pub, and after several transformations it has become a funky bar and lounge club that continues to attract crowds of people.

It is hard to say if Bodega Santa Cruz is favoured most by locals, foreign students or tourists, but one thing is for sure: its popularity is indisputable. If there is no place to sit inside, then have a look outside for a table to stand at. Here you can expect proper old-school tapas.

Blanco Cerrillo is one of the oldest bars in Seville and a favourite of the locals. The seafood tapas they serve here are brilliant, but you can also try other specialities, such as fried calamari, chorizo and traditional tortillas, along with refreshing drinks.

El Tremendo is a famous cervecería in Santa Catalina that specialises in one thing, and one thing only: beer. Cold brews and large glasses attract huge crowds for after-work or to get the night started. There are no chairs, so come and mingle with other people at the tables set up along the street.

If you are searching for a premium or craft brew, you don't need to look any further. Cervecería Internacional offers a dozen varieties of beer on tap and an overwhelming selection of unique bottled brews, gathered from all over the world.

El Auditorio Rocío Jurado is Europe's largest outdoor venue for different types of musical entertainment performances. If you have the chance, check the events calendar and book a ticket to experience a concert here.

The peculiar decor of this bar might slightly shock you once you walk in: candelabras, a statue of the Virgin Mary looking down on you and flower arrangements suitable for a funeral are just some of the oddities you will find here. Keep in mind that they they only serve beer, shots and cocktails.

The history of this Spanish brand has its roots way back in the 1970's, and today there are shops all over Spain and also worldwide. The clothes, bags and shoes designed by Adolfo Domínguez are stylish and elegant and there are collections for men, women and kids.

Camper's shoes are known for being extraordinarily comfortable and still stylish. Their top-quality shoes, always with sleek designs, come for men, women and children.

Spain’s department store colossus is both loved and hated, but it successfully performs its main task, that is, to offer most things to most people. Designer fashion, enormous perfumery and make-up departments, leather goods, toys, art materials, food and delicatessen, home furnishing devices, garden furniture, a tobacco department with humidors, here you will find all this and much more.

After being inspired by the Flamenco dancers during your stay here in Seville, you might would like to buy a nice piece of traditional clothing to take home with you. Go to Juan Foronda for lovely Flamenco garments.

For more than 150 years, Loewe has provided men and women with luxurious well-tailored fashion and leather goods. There is also a store in Hotel Alfonso XIII on San Fernando 2.

Plaza de Armas is beautifully located in the old Córdoba Train station. This amazing historic building now houses many different restaurants, speciality shops, cafes and even a movie theatre.

You cannot go wrong with a traditional Sevillan styled hat. There are a few places around where you can buy one, but no doubt Sombreros Maquedano is among the best.

As the name reveals, this boutique sells women's underwear, lingerie, swimwear and cosy home wear. This Spanish chain offers everything from comfy pyjamas to sleek, sexy bras and panties.

The best time to visit Seville is either spring or fall, when days are sunny and temperatures are mild. The city's biggest events, Semana Santa and Feria de Abril, take place in the springtime, usually at the end of March or during April. Bear in mind that Seville can get really crowded and prices are generally higher during these weeks. Sevillan summers are some of the warmest in all of Europe and the heat could become unbearable, so try to avoid this period of the year.

Spain can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are not sure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend you to contact the embassy or consulate in your country. In order to enter the Schengen zone, international (non-Schengen) travellers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip. Citizens from Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but they must bring with them a valid ID during their stay.

Seville’s airport is located ten kilometres northeast of the city. Several bus companies run between the city centre and the airport and the ride takes about 30 minutes. There is also a taxi stand just outside the terminal. A taxi ride to the city takes about 15 minutes and costs about 25 Euro.

Seville’s local transport is managed by TUSSAM. The main bus routes run from 6 am to 11:45 pm (including several circular routes), and there are also six night buses. There is one tram line that runs south from Plaza Nueva to San Bernardo train station. Single tickets can be bought on board and travel cards ranging from one day to one month are also available.

All taxis in Seville belong to the same company. They use different dispatchers, but the prices are the same. Here are a few of the numbers to call: Radio Taxi Giralda +34 954 675 555 Tele Taxi Sevilla +34 954 622 222 Radio Taxi +34 954 580 000

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In Seville, you will mostly find independent 'farmacias' distinguished by a green cross. These are very common and you should easily find one. Pharmacies have alternating opening hours during nights and weekends.

Spanish post offices are known as Correos. Stamps can be bought at post offices and at tobacco shops.