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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Travel distance from SevilleIt's around 170 km from Seville to these popular beach resorts. Expect to spend two hours in the car getting here. You can also take a train to Cadiz and then a bus from there, but it will take two to three hours, making it a little long for a day trip but doable on a weekend getaway.
Seville is located inland, not very far from the Andalusian coast, but still sees a much more continental climate than the nearest port cities, Cádiz and Huelva. Its distance from the sea makes summers in Sevilla much hotter than along the coastline.
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.
Matalascañas, HuelvaThe closest beach to Seville, Matalascañas may not be the most secluded beach on our list, but the beautiful views and wonderful chiringuitos along the boardwalk make for an amazing día de playa near the Andalusian capital.
Summertime heat in Seville can be unbearable with temperatures averaging in the mid-90s (air conditioning becomes a highly sought after commodity). But the hot weather does have its advantages: Cold beer never tasted better, and nighttime temperatures are great for evenings spent at rooftop bars and outdoor patios.
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.
This 2,200-year-old city has a rich history touched by many cultures, giving it a unique personality and a well-preserved historical center. It is a highly walkable city, despite being the largest of the Andalusia region and the fourth largest in all of Spain.
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.
As such, you won't be able to cover everything that there is to do in Seville over the course of 24 hours. With that being said, if one day is all you have in Seville, then it's better to go and get a taste for the city than forgo it altogether. The ideal amount of time to explore Seville is three or four days.
And while Seville is more expensive than other cities in the region, Seville is less expensive than Madrid and Barcelona. It costs around €50-€75/day to visit Seville comfortably as a budget traveler.
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.
Seville's dangerous neighborhoodsIn the Andalusian capital, the areas that can be defined as dangerous are: El Vacie, Las 3000 Viviendas, Los Pajaritos, and Polígono Norte. We recommend you don't rent a room or an apartment in one of these areas. El Vacie is an out-and-out shanty town.
The Barrio Santa Cruz lies within the historic heart of the city in the Casco Antiguo – it is arguably the most famous neighborhood in Seville and one that every visitor to the city will spend time exploring.
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.
In our opinion, Granada is the better choice if you only have a day or two! After all, it's simply not possible to see everything Seville has to offer in such a short amount of time. However, Seville is definitely worth visiting if you have three days or more.
Seville is blessed with year round sunny weather. In fact, there is an average of only 80 days of rain every year. It is also the sunniest city in Europe with very hot summers, reaching highs of 35°C. In fact, the highest temperature ever recorded in Europe was in Seville in 1881 at 50°C!