Seville

Sights

• Cathedral and Giralda – One of the world's largest Gothic cathedrals, with Columbus's tomb.
• Real Alcázar – A royal palace in Mudéjar style with gardens – book tickets ahead.
• Plaza de España – A semicircular square with tiled alcoves for every province.
• Barrio Santa Cruz – Lanes, patios and orange trees in the old Jewish quarter.
• Metropol Parasol – Giant wooden «mushrooms» with a rooftop walkway – «Las Setas».
• Triana – The district of potters and flamenco on the Guadalquivir.

Food & nightlife

• Tapas bars – From bar to bar, standing at the counter.
• Flamenco – In a peña or tablao in Triana.
• Salmorejo and gazpacho – Cold tomato soups for hot days.
• Jamón ibérico – Thinly sliced, with a glass of sherry.

Day trips

• Córdoba – The Mezquita-Cathedral, about 45 minutes by AVE train.
• Cádiz – An old town on a peninsula in the Atlantic.
• Jerez de la Frontera – Sherry bodegas and the Andalusian riding school.

Good to know

When to go

March–May, October–November

Getting around

The old town on foot, plus tram, metro and shared bikes; summers are very hot.

Tipping

Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.

Power

Plug type C/F, 230 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Euro (EUR)

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More in Spain

• Barcelona
• Madrid
• Majorca
• Valencia
• Granada
• Tenerife