Seville
Flamenco, orange trees, and one of the world's great cathedrals: your guide to Seville.
Our Guide to Seville
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Flair
Hot, passionate, and packed with stunning history — Seville is seriously one of Spain's most captivating cities.
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Best time to visit
April for the legendary Feria de Abril, or the pleasantly mild months of October and November.
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How long to stay
Plan at least three to four days to do Andalusia's capital justice.
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Price level
Moderate — you get really good value for money here compared to Madrid or Barcelona.
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Food
Don't leave without trying a cold gazpacho or a Serranito — the local sandwich that's basically Andalusia in a bun.
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Getting around
The old town is super walkable, and the city has a great bike-share network if you want to cover more ground.
Frequently Asked Questions About Seville
How many days should you plan for Seville?
For a quick, fast-paced hit of Seville’s absolute highlights, two days is the bare minimum. If you’d rather slow down and really soak up the Andalusian lifestyle, plan for four days or more.
If you’re visiting in the height of summer, budget a little extra time. After 1 or 2 PM, it simply gets too hot to be out on the streets — the whole city shuts down for siesta. You won’t be able to fit nearly as much into a day as you would in spring or fall.
What's the best way to get to Seville?
By plane
There are direct flights to Seville from a number of European cities, including with Lufthansa, Ryanair, and EasyJet.
Our tip: If you’re planning a road trip through Andalusia, it’s worth checking flights to Malaga instead. The selection is bigger there and prices are usually lower.
By train
From Malaga, you can take the high-speed train to Seville in just under two hours. A ticket costs around 47 euros.
The regional train takes almost three and a half hours for the same route, but tickets are only about 25 euros. If you’ve got time to spare, it’s an easy way to save a bit.
Of course, Seville is also well-connected from many other Spanish cities. Even from Madrid, you can get there direct by high-speed train in under three hours.
You can buy tickets on the English-language Renfe website, or through the French platform Oui.sncf.
To the Renfe website
To the Oui.sncf website
By bus
Bus is another option. Alsa runs the largest bus network in Spain, and you can book tickets easily on the Alsa website.
From Malaga to Seville by bus takes about three hours, with tickets starting at 19 euros. Honestly, since that’s only a small saving over the regional train, we’d go with the train — it’s considerably more comfortable.
When is the best time to visit Seville?
In spring, evenings can still be a little cool, but daytime temperatures are just right for exploring the city. We especially love a trip in April — May is great for sightseeing too.
From June onward it starts to heat up seriously, with daytime temperatures climbing above 86°F (30°C), though nights stay pleasantly cool.
July through early September is really only for the heat-tolerant — daytime temperatures regularly exceed 104°F (40°C).
From mid-September things start to cool down again. October is usually still warm and summery, though occasional rain showers are possible.
November through March brings more frequent rain and temperatures dropping to around 59°F (15°C).
What is Seville known for?
Tapas — without a doubt. Go out for tapas at least once while you’re in Seville. Twice a day works too, honestly. Tapas bars are on practically every corner, so it’s hard to go wrong. We couldn’t find a bad one.
