Do you need to speak Spanish in Seville?

It's fine Seville centre will be full of people who don't speak Spanish. If you learned only a bit, that Andalus accent may be baffling in any case. You might want to get hold of a comprehensive menu translator which allows you to avoid just seeking bars with menus in English (not that easy in the area generally).



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Walking is a great way to experience Seville, as it is fun to explore its small colorful streets and take in the unique atmosphere. Most of the main attractions are on the east side of the Rio Guadalquivir River in the Old Town neighborhood. You can cross the whole city center on foot in about 45 minutes.

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Seville (/s?'v?l/ s?-VIL; Spanish: Sevilla, pronounced [se'ßi?a]) is the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula.

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We recommend three days in Seville; however, you could easily stay longer. If you only have a weekend – and Seville is a great European weekender – two days would allow you to see most of the main attractions.

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The architecture and gardens of the Real Alcázar Sevilla are just as fascinating as the Alhambra. The Cathedral and adjoining La Giralda are preeminent. Once you have been to Sevilla, you will want to return. Granada is more scenic, has nice restaurants, the Alhambra and free tapas.

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Seville is generally a very safe city, but stay alert In the area surrounding the cathedral, be wary of women who offer you a sprig of rosemary and offer to read your palm—they'll ask for money as soon as they're done. (A polite but firm “no, gracias” will usually get them to back off.)

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Overall, two days in Seville is enough to see the main sights including the Real Alcazar, Plaza de Espana, and Cathedral and Giralda. There are plenty of things to do in Seville to keep you occupied for at least 48 hours.

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If you've learned to love the art and pleasure of slow travel, four to five days in Seville will feel as time well spent.

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Seville is generally safe for solo female travellers. The city is well-lit and has a low crime rate, and the locals are friendly and welcoming.

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Past travelers have spent, on average, €37 ($39) on meals for one day and €18 ($19) on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Seville for a couple is €115 ($122). So, a trip to Seville for two people for one week costs on average €1,744 ($1,844).

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There are Seville landmarks that are on everyone's list, but there are others that you might not know as much about. The good thing is that as you'll be in the city for five days, you'll have enough time to see everything in detail, especially if you follow my advice and the daily tours I've prepared for you.

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When's the best time to visit Seville?
  • Peak high season: two weeks in mid-March and late April/early May. Best time to go for festivals. ...
  • High season: April to June, September to October. Best time to go for outdoor activities. ...
  • Shoulder season: November, February and March. ...
  • Low season: July, August, December and January.


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Most areas are safe to walk around even at night, but it always helps to stay within the well-lit and populated areas. Local authorities are usually helpful in case of any problems. Seville is currently ranked #22 safest place for solo female travellers.

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Generally speaking, Sevillanos do what's called a tapeo, a sort of tapas bar crawl through the city where they'll hop from one place to another, stand by the bar and devour that place's specialty.

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Although some call the Guadalquivir River the “Beach of Seville,” the truth is that it is prohibited from swimming in the river for safety reasons. Sadly the city of Seville does not have a beach to call its own.

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Madrid is a large, vibrant city with lots of cultural and historical attractions, as well as a wide variety of restaurants, nightlife and shopping. Seville is a smaller, more traditionally Spanish city. It has some of the finest Moorish architecture in Spain, and is known for its traditional flamenco music and dance.

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Seville is pretty flat, so you'll find it easy to coast along most of the streets. Even if you only pedal around for a few hours, riding a bike is an essential Seville experience.

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