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Seville is the capital of Andalusia. A tourist attraction with approximately 700,000 inhabitants (2007) and a wealth of cultural attractions.
Travel there
Aeroplane
Seville Airport is located ten kilometers north-east of the city. The cheapest flights here are from Air Berlin, from Germany. Of course there are shuttle buses to the city. You can also take a taxi, but pay no more than €20.00. See Seville Airport. There are also flights from Schiphol to Seville, from where you arrive with approximately 3 hours of flight time.
Train
Car
Seville is far, but easily accessible by car. Sevillians drive calmly and in a controlled manner, so you don't have to be afraid of Italian conditions. Parking is also not a big problem. Please note that the city center consists of very narrow and narrow streets where you can easily get stuck with a large car. It is therefore wise to park around the large boulevard, along the Guadalquivir (river) and to walk into the center from there.
Bus
Boat
Travel around
By bike
Seville, the city of the Flamengo and also the cultural heart of Andalusia, is increasingly putting itself on the map as a cycling city. Thanks to the network of more than 100 kilometers of bike paths, you can explore this city full of secrets quickly and safely. Cycle past touristic spots such as the Giralda, the Moorish Alcázar, the Maria Luisa Park. In addition, Seville has a wide range of bars and nightlife. It is recommended to do a tapas tour¨ by bike. You can also easily reach the less touristy suburbs and other beautiful sides of Seville by bike.
Seville also uses a bicycle plan called ´sevici´. At almost 250 different locations in the city you can take a bicycle with you at bicycle stations. In total there are about 2500 bicycles available. To be able to use sevici you will first have to register at one of the bicycle stations. Against payment of 10 euros you will receive a pass with which you can take a bicycle at the various stations. As with many bicycle plans in other cities, you pay nothing for the first half hour, the next hour costs you one euro and after that the costs are two euros per hour. This is the ideal way to get yourself from A to B in Seville in a safe and environmentally friendly way.
See
Buildings and Monuments
- Cathedral and La Giralda - one of the largest Catholic Churches in the world, which used to be a Mosque and which is not only very impressive because of its size. Inside the church is the tomb of Columbus, which is carried by four kings. Be sure to check out the patio, where orange trees provide a typical Spanish atmosphere. Once inside it is a must to see the Giralda (bell tower) to climb. The story goes that the Moors used to climb the clock tower with their horses. On top of course a beautiful view over the city and the royal palace (Real Alcazar). Entrance € 7.00.
- Real Alcazar - royal palace, known for its fantastic gardens. Feel free to take an afternoon to enjoy the palm and orange trees with a book somewhere in the sun. Even though you are officially not allowed to pick oranges; they are tasty! Entrance € 7.00; students free and tickets can be booked online.
- La Maestranza - the bullring of Spain. The biggest and the most beautiful. Open to tourists all year round; inside is a small museum about bullfighting. Every year in April the bullfighting season starts and you can attend these spectacles.
- Casa di Pilatos - 16th century Seville villa. Beautiful house, completely in the Spanish-Moorish architecture. Well worth it if you have the time, not a must.
Squares
- Plaza de Espana - huge square built for the 1929 World's Fair. Make sure to climb on the large platform in the middle to enjoy a nice view over the square. At the bottom of the buildings you can find an image of all the provinces of Spain in azulejos (typical Andalusian tiles). Sometimes the canals and fountains are filled with water, but because of the water scarcity of Seville, these are usually dry.
Outside the city
- Italica - ancient Roman excavations just outside the city. From the bus station next to the Plaza de Armas you can take the bus to Italicá. Very beautiful and very quiet. You'll be alone most of the time, so don't be afraid to simulate gladiator fights in the well-preserved amphitheater.
do
Go to a Flamenco Performance!
In February there is a Marathon to run.
learn
Work
Buy
Eat
Budget
Medium
Expensive
drink
- Agua de Seville: Pineapple juice, cava (a kind of champagne), whiskey, cognac, whipped cream and ice.
- Sangria, the popular fruit wine
- Tinto de verano - deliciously fruity mix of red wine with Fanta or Sprite
A nice terrace on the water can be found at Paseo Alcalde Marques de Contadero, on the river Quadalquivir.
sleep
Budget
Medium
- NH Central Convenciones. [1] It is a brand new building located in the business and shopping area of the city. The hotel is ideally located, 10 minutes away from the Santa Justa train station and the Cádiz bus station, within walking distance of the Maria Luisa park and very close to the airport. NH Hotels has three hotels in Seville. [2]
Expensive
Communication
Safety
respect
- Sevillians are very nice and calm people. They will always be there to help you, whether they understand you or not, and help you find your way, for example. Good English is spoken at the tourist attractions, less so in the rest of the city. With hands and feet and a single word of Spanish you can of course get by just fine.
- Water is a big problem in the summer. Due to the heat, where temperatures around or above 40 degrees are no exception in the summer, there is often water scarcity in Seville (and Andalusia). This can sometimes have consequences for the water supply of the hotel room (especially the cheaper hotels). One may require that you use water sparingly.
- Note the gypsy women around the cathedral. They offer you a plant as a gift that should bring good luck. The moment you accept the plant, you will not be rid of them for the next 45 minutes. They will demand a small amount of money back, but it is never enough. They don't shy away from running after you with some women until you've given them enough. Don't push or pull, because the men are watching it from a distance. It is best not to accept the plants and just walk on.
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