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City guide · Spain

Seville

Flamenco, orange trees, and Moorish palaces.

See the year in Seville ↓

Flamenco · Moorish architecture · Tapas · Plazas

When to visit.

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June · July · AugustPlan summer days around shade and save a neighbourhood walk for evening. Make Triana Market a food stop for tapas and cafés.

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A first trip3 nights

Two nights give the cathedral, Alcázar and Santa Cruz a first visit; three let the parks and neighbourhood walks unfold at a slower pace.

Your baseSanta Cruz

Stay among the lanes beside the Alcázar gardens, with the cathedral and historic centre on the same walking itinerary.

Stay length, neighbourhoods & sources

Two nights give the cathedral, Alcázar and Santa Cruz a first visit; three let the parks and neighbourhood walks unfold at a slower pace.

Stay among the lanes beside the Alcázar gardens, with the cathedral and historic centre on the same walking itinerary.

Explore sample itineraries →

What to see

Start with the sights.

Pair the Cathedral and Real Alcázar with the lanes of Santa Cruz. Use the official itinerary to plan your visits before setting out.

01What to seeCasa de PilatosExplore →
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Casa de Pilatos

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La Casa de Pilatos is an Andalusian palace in Seville, Spain, which serves as the permanent residence of the Dukes of Medinaceli.

02What to seeGiraldaExplore →
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The Giralda is the bell tower of Seville Cathedral in Seville, Spain.

03What to seeReales AlcázaresExplore →
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Reales Alcázares

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04What to seeSeville CathedralExplore →
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Seville Cathedral

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The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See, better known as Seville Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral in Seville, Andalusia, Spain.

05What to seePalacio de San TelmoExplore →
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Palacio de San Telmo

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The Palace of San Telmo is a historic edifice in Seville, southern Spain, formerly the Universidad de Mareantes, now the seat of the presidency of the Andalusian Autonomous Government.

Where to eat

Where to eat in Seville

El Rinconcillo →

Choose between the tapas area and a restaurant table.

Decide whether you want tapas or a seated restaurant meal.

Visit details & sources
Reservations
Accepted for the restaurant, not the tapas area
Confirmation
A reservation request is valid only after confirmation by email
Check restaurant reservations →

Triana Market →

Food stalls, tapas bars and cafés in Triana.

Browse the market before choosing tapas.

Visit details & sources
Find it
Plaza del Altozano
Try
Salmorejo, fried fish or croquettes at the tapas bars
Explore the market →

Make a trip of it

Seville, at the right moment.

The sun sets over the Atlantic beside a silhouetted waterfront railing in Cádiz01JourneyCádiz for the 2027 Total Solar EclipseAugust 2, 20274 nights minimum · 6–8 idealOpen Journey →
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Cádiz for the 2027 Total Solar Eclipse

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Make a plan

Before you go.

Transport, fares & local advice

Getting there

SVQ (main international gateway): EA bus to Plaza de Armas, about 35 minutes. Approximate city-centre bus journey; check current departures.

Getting around

Walk the historic centre in neighbourhood-sized outings. The tourism board’s two-day route groups Santa Cruz and the cathedral separately from Plaza de España and María Luisa Park.

Real Alcázar: choose how to buy your ticket

The palace links to its official online ticket office.

Requirements & visit details
In person
The Patio de Banderas ticket office accepts credit cards only
Plan ahead
The visitor page also provides a downloadable map and mobile audio guide
Plan your palace visit →

Know before you go

  • Book Alcazar and cathedral tickets online to skip the lines.
  • Catch flamenco in a Triana tablao, not a tourist show.
  • Summer is brutally hot, so favor spring or autumn.
Planning sources · checked 2026-10-19

Stay length is a Trailwind editorial estimate. Transfer times are approximate.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Seville?

The best time to visit Seville is Mar–May & Oct–Nov, in Spain.

Where is Seville?

Seville is in Spain. The nearest major airport is Seville Airport (SVQ).

What is Seville known for?

Flamenco, orange trees, and Moorish palaces.

More places to explore

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