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.
Seville, Spain
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 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.
Plaza de España
Monumental semicircular square built for the 1929 Exposition, next to María Luisa Park.
Barrio de Santa Cruz
The old Jewish quarter, with narrow lanes, flower-filled patios and small squares, next to the Alcázar.
Torre del Oro
13th-century Almohad tower on the banks of the Guadalquivir, now home to a small naval museum.
Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol)
Huge wooden structure on Plaza de la Encarnación, with a walkway overlooking the rooftops of the centre.
Where to stay in Seville
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