{"id":30610,"date":"2025-03-14T11:50:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T08:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.journeys6senses.com\/sevili%d0%b5-span\/"},"modified":"2025-03-26T22:17:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T19:17:20","slug":"sevili%d0%b5-span","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.journeys6senses.com\/en\/sevili%d0%b5-span\/","title":{"rendered":"Perfect weekend in Seville – what to do in two days in the capital of Andalusia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Seville – what to see in two days: Alcazar, Plaza de Espa\u00f1a, Tobacco Factory, tapas bars, Guadalquivir River, where to stay and how to get to Seville.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seville<\/strong> is the capital of Andalusia and an incredibly beautiful city that I really liked. Unlike the royal Madrid<\/a><\/strong>, Seville seemed to me brighter, calmer, and even more sincere. The buildings decorated throughout the city with azulejo<\/strong> ceramic tiles depicting patterns ranging from Arabic geometric patterns to images of the Virgin Mary give the city an oriental flavor that I fell in love with while in Morocco<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We spent two days in Seville, at the end of our of our trip to Andalusia<\/strong>. And despite the fact that Seville was the last city and we were already a little tired, this city managed to surprise us with a crazy variety of beautiful buildings and palaces, a beautiful embankment of the Guadalquivir River<\/strong>, numerous tapas bars and modern buildings such as Seville Mushrooms and the Seville Tower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m going to tell you how to enjoy Moorish architecture<\/strong>, fast-paced flamenco, and delicious tapas while spending a perfect weekend in Seville<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When is the best time to go to Seville?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Seville<\/strong> and the rest of southern Spain are extremely hot<\/strong> in summer<\/strong>. The temperature can reach +45\u2103, and sometimes even higher (in 2023 it was +50\u2103). Nevertheless, it is an incredibly popular time to visit because summer is a vacation time. The heat here is insane, but you’ll benefit from an air-conditioned hotel at night and daytime tours of Seville’s cool palaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are flexible in your travels, go here in spring or fall<\/strong>. I visited this city in May, I was lucky and it was quite cool – +22\u2103 and a little rain, which is exceptional weather for May. During these seasons, there are fewer people, shorter lines, and pleasant temperatures for walking and sightseeing. If you have to choose between summer and off-season, it is better to visit Seville in November<\/strong> than in July or August<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Square of Spain – Plaza de Espa\u00f1a<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We started exploring the city from Spain Square<\/strong>. This gigantic semicircular brick building with a large area was designed for the 1929 Exhibition. The building is decorated with 48 portals decorated with ceramic tiles depicting scenes from all the provinces of Spain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the insane popularity of this place, I really liked Plaza de Espa\u00f1a. Because it’s really beautiful here – you can go up to the second floor of the building for free to see the insanely stunning view of the square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you have extra money, take a boat around a beautiful canal. Or just cool off with a huge fountain to splash on you on a hot day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also saw a free flamenco show here. Under the roof of the exhibition center building, you can see flamenco dancers performing daily at the main entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There is a beautiful Maria Luisa Park<\/strong> around the Plaza de Espa\u00f1a, which I also recommend walking through (at least on the way there or back). I was impressed by the pond with birds and the huge fichus trees, which are definitely more than 100 years old, judging by their strong, powerful roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore the Santa Cruz neighborhood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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To see the old part of Seville, dive into the charming alleys of the Barrio Santa Cruz<\/strong> neighborhood. This old Jewish neighborhood is the heart of Seville, with shops decorated with Andalusian tiles selling everything from clothes to art, and tapas bars serving food and drinks throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you wander around, you will inevitably discover some of the city’s oldest churches, former palaces, and flowers blooming in orange-tree-lined courtyards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the best palaces of Seville<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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After walking in the fresh air of Plaza de Espa\u00f1a, it’s time to go to one of Seville’s palaces to see the beauty of Moorish architecture from the inside. In addition, three of Seville’s most famous palaces are free to visitors on Monday afternoons\/evenings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Royal Alc\u00e1zar<\/strong> is a magnificent blend of Moorish, Gothic, Mudejar, and Renaissance styles: its tiles and stucco rival the Alhambra Palace in Granada for exquisite craftsmanship. See the bougainvillea-filled<\/strong> gardens, royal pavilions, and cool tiled halls as seen in Game of Thrones<\/strong>, and in the morning, grab a bite to eat at the palace’s garden caf\u00e9 while watching the local peacocks stroll by. Book free and paid tickets online<\/strong> in advance<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n