Generally a very safe city, it's best explored on foot.
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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.
Families traveling with children may prefer to stay around the areas of El Centro, El Arenal or Sur instead – still close to everything but more peaceful. Seville has far fewer pickpockets than Barcelona or Madrid, but as with any major city, petty crime is not unheard of.
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.
Seville is generally a very safe city, but stay alertIn 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.)
I loved living in Seville. It's a city that is rooted in tradition but has a modern edge. It's staggeringly beautiful and its people are friendly and fun.
Seville is the largest city in Andalusia and the fourth-largest in the whole of Spain, but despite this, it's very walkable – you can cross the city center from one end to the other in approximately 45 minutes.
Although Seville is relatively small, you should plan to spend at least two to three days visiting its major landmarks, catching flamenco shows, and indulging in tapas to your heart's content.
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.
As you are entering during tourist visit (cultural visit), there are no worshippers you are likely to offend. Dress code for churches: Shorts or bare shoulders are not allowed for either women or men. This is the dress code that the Vatican uses. Many churches have monitors to see that the dress code is enforced.
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. If you want to upgrade your accommodations, add another €60-€80/night depending on your level of accommodation.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Tickets cost 1.40 euro per trip, bought onboard. A cheaper option is the Tarjeta Multiviaje (plastic card, 1.50 euro refundable deposit), which you can recharge, and can also be used on the tram (see below).