Catedral de Sevilla y Giralda
One of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world. Its bell tower, the Giralda, was the minaret of the former mosque.
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Seville: airports, things to do and where to stay
Seville, the capital of Andalusia, is famous for its cathedral and the Giralda, the Royal Alcázar and the Santa Cruz quarter. It is a heartland of flamenco and Andalusian Holy Week.
Seville itineraries
Day-by-day plans with the must-sees, grouped by neighbourhood so you spend less time getting around.
3 days
Seville in 3 days
- Day 1 Cathedral, Alcázar and Santa Cruz
- Day 2 Torre del Oro, Triana and the Setas
- Day 3 Plaza de España, María Luisa and flamenco
5 days
Seville in 5 days
- Day 1 Cathedral, Alcázar and Santa Cruz
- Day 2 Torre del Oro, Triana and the Setas
- Day 3 Plaza de España, María Luisa and flamenco
- Day 4 La Macarena, Alameda and the Fine Arts Museum
- + 1 day
7 days
Seville in 7 days
- Day 1 Cathedral, Alcázar and Santa Cruz
- Day 2 Torre del Oro, Triana and the Setas
- Day 3 Plaza de España, María Luisa and flamenco
- Day 4 Fine Arts Museum, La Macarena and Alameda
- + 3 days
Seville airports
From the airport to central Seville
Sevilla airport is about 9 km from central Seville.
Línea EA Especial Aeropuerto (Tussam)
City bus between the airport and central Seville, with stops in town such as Santa Justa station. Runs roughly from 5:00 to 1:00.
Taxi
Rank outside arrivals. Seville taxis charge a fixed airport fare for trips into the city.
Seville
Things to do in Seville
Real Alcázar
Mudéjar-style royal palace with courtyards and gardens, still used by the Spanish royal family. Book tickets in advance.
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Monumental semicircular square built for the 1929 Exposition, next to María Luisa Park.
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Barrio de Santa Cruz
The old Jewish quarter, with narrow lanes, flower-filled patios and small squares, next to the Alcázar.
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Torre del Oro
13th-century Almohad tower on the banks of the Guadalquivir, now home to a small naval museum.
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Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol)
Huge wooden structure on Plaza de la Encarnación, with a walkway overlooking the rooftops of the centre.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Seville?
Seville is served by Sevilla (SVQ).
How far is the airport from central Seville?
Sevilla airport is about 9 km from central Seville.
How do I get from the airport to central Seville?
From Sevilla airport you can take Línea EA Especial Aeropuerto (Tussam) (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Seville?
Highlights of Seville include Catedral de Sevilla y Giralda, Real Alcázar, Plaza de España, Barrio de Santa Cruz, Torre del Oro, and Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol).
Photo credits
- Catedral de Sevilla y Giralda: cesar.ruiz, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Real Alcázar: Benjamin Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Plaza de España: Benjamin Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Barrio de Santa Cruz: CarlosVdeHabsburgo, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Torre del Oro: Benjamin Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol): José Luiz, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons