Seville City Breaks

A guide to Seville

Seville features one of Spain’s most beautiful destinations: a city that encapsulates all the grace, charm and romance of Andalusia. Aside from the city’s sheer beauty, most visitors are surprised by a sense of verve, elegance and style that is palpable from the moment you arrive. Weekend breaks are at their most popular in the summer, but are simply idyllic in the early spring or autumn when temperatures are wonderfully summery, and the streets and parks are alive with people. There are gorgeous neighbourhoods like the Barrio Santa Cruz, where winding lanes lead to exquisite squares lined with orange trees and whitewashed, flower-decked houses and mansions. Sights include the great Gothic cathedral, the Moorish Giralda minaret and the Alcazar palace.

Bursting with Andalusian character

Apart from the sunshine and the sheer beauty of the streets, what makes Seville so attractive is the strength of culture and pride of the people themselves. Seville is renowned for its flamenco, its bullring, its cuisine, its football and its sense of style. The city is a joy for lovers of fine wine and tapas, and there is a host of superb bars and restaurants in the city centre and the fascinating neighbourhood of Triana across the Guadalquivir River. Seville is also one of Spain’s quintessential late-night cities.

Year-round sunshine and warmth

Seville can be a year-round delight for lovers of good living, sunshine and intense nightlife. The city is an ideal choice for winter sun-seekers, with long hours of daylight and warm sunshine even in deepest winter. Even in February, the weather can be idyllic for pavement cafes and relaxed strolling, and the city can begin to feel hot by April. Trips in April will coincide with the city’s unforgettable Easter celebrations and extraordinary week-long Feria.