Is 5 days too much for Seville?

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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During one week in Seville, you'll start to feel like less of a tourist and more of a local. Besides just visiting all of the Andalusian capital's iconic sights, you'll start to discover off-the-beaten-path hidden gems and local favorites tucked away in the backstreets.

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If you have at least three days and have to choose between Seville or Granada, we lean towards choosing Seville. You'll generally find more to do here to fill your time. Plus, you can always take a day trip from Seville to Granada to see the Alhambra! You may want to consider avoiding Seville in only a few scenarios.

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If your day is short due to the traveling time from Madrid, I would go for Cordoba. There is so much to see in Seville that unless your trains are early / late you will miss a lot of it. The old part of Cordoba (Mezquita, alcazabar, Jewish Quarter) is comfortably seen in a day. I agree with stumblebum.

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Sevilla is Spain's best city - and the 3rd best in Europe - so I suspect the main outcome from your day-trip will be a longing to return. What you plan wouldn't be my choice, but if you want to do it then definitely it is practical.

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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.

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Explore 9 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to Spain. Five days in Spain is enough time to experience one region in depth or up to two regions for a more fast-paced trip.

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The best time to visit Seville is from March to May. During these months the temperatures are mild, the rush of tourist traffic hasn't reached summer volume and the hotels tend to offer lower rates (except during special events).

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Seville has just one metro line, which makes it extremely easy to navigate. The metro line doesn't actually pass through the historic center, but it's still a very convenient way to quickly get across the city after a day of exploring on foot.

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Seville's dangerous neighborhoods In 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.

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You then need to factor in the day trips you would like to make, such as Toledo, Segovia or Cuenca, and add nights accordingly. For Madrid, if you want to visit the museums I feel 4 full days is sufficient to see the main sights and get a feel for the city. For Sevilla, 3 full days should be sufficient.

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Seville is one of Spain's most beautiful cities. Sensual, mysterious and flamboyant, it's a place where the traditions of the bullfight and flamenco are fiercely honoured.

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Seville. Undoubtedly a contender for the most beautiful city in Spain, the Andalusian capital is the epicenter for Moorish heritage. There are so many cool things to pack into a Seville itinerary that include history, culture, architecture, and amazing food.

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Ride-hailing apps such as Uber are also available in Seville. Taxis charge a flat rate for rides to and from the airport. Expect airport rides to cost between 22.81 (about $25) euros and 31.78 euros (around $35), depending on the time and day of the week. Buses are a reliable way to get around the city.

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By Train. A scenic trip that unfolds partially along the Mediterranean Coast will get you from Barcelona to Seville in 5.5 hours. The Renfe train runs twice daily out of the Barcelona Sants Train Station. The high-speed trains are called “Ave,” and prices are reasonable.

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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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How long is the train from Seville to Madrid? The average travel durations on the route onboard a high-speed train are from 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes.

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For a first visit, I think at least 3 nights in Seville, 2 in Cordoba and 3 in Granada should allow you to see the main tourist highlights without being too rushed. And if you have another day or two, I'd allocate them to Seville. But it really all depends on your interests and travel style.

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Córdoba's Moorish character and its fine buildings—especially the Great Mosque—have made it a popular tourist attraction.

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