Is a week too long for Seville?

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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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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It's an easily walkable city and even with only 2 days in Seville you'll clock up some miles as you explore everything the city has to offer. If you arrive in Seville by car, you'll face challenges finding parking and driving down narrow, one-way streets. It's not a fun way to begin a holiday (trust me).

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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. If you intend on taking any day trips, that time would need to be added.

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As Spain's capital and largest city, Madrid offers a lifetime's worth of things to see, do and experience. However, if you're just passing through, we think 7 days in Madrid is perfect for getting to know the city.

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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If you are going to stay in Granada only for one day, the itinerary plan might be slightly more intense than usual. It is advisable to stay in Granada for at least two or three days.

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Some of the most beautiful villages in Spain (I)
  • Lierganes, Cantabria. ...
  • Almagro in Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha © Mehdi 33300. ...
  • Frías in Burgos, Castile and Leon. ...
  • Chinchón, Madrid © Avillfoto. ...
  • Ujué, Navarre. ...
  • Peñíscola in Castellon, in the region of Valencia. ...
  • Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe in Cáceres, Extremadura.


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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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Barcelona, Spain Barcelona oozes style and is easily one of the most luxurious cities in the world. What was once a run-down port with its back to the sea has been transformed into an international sensation.

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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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We will say that train travel tends to have cheaper first-class seats, more flexible luggage allowances, and is much more convenient to get from Madrid's city center to Seville's city center.

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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.

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Seville is one of Spain's most popular destinations, home to some of the country's famed traditions like flamenco and bullfighting. The picturesque town is world-famous for its enticing mix of Moorish, Christian and Jewish architecture and history, as well as some of the most delicious tapas found in southern Spain.

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There is little to see in Ibiza except the beaches. Seville is a much more interesting city, where there is plenty of history and culture. A trip to Spain without Seville is incomplete. Andalucia is really beautiful!

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