Is Seville a relaxing holiday?

The city has such a relaxing vibe to it, it would be enjoyable to spend much longer than just two days in this southern Spanish city. If it's your first visiting Europe, you may want to check out these tips for traveling to Europe for the first time. View over Seville's old town from the Metropol Parasol.



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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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Seville is stunning, at any time of the year and well worth a visit......but, as mentioned, will be incredibly hot, in August. If you only have 10 days, it might be a rush to try and see Barcelona, Madrid and Seville.

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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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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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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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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 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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The city boasts a wide range of nightlife options, ensuring there's something for everyone. Whether you prefer sipping cocktails at a trendy rooftop bar, immersing yourself in traditional flamenco performances, or dancing the night away at a lively nightclub, Seville has it all.

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Some 40,000 orange trees spread to all corners of the city with a great ornamental value that gives identity to Seville, both visual and olfactory. The smell of azahar (orange blossoms) pervades the whole city when spring comes and the orange blossom.

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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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Seville sees 22ºC in May and 27ºC in June. Being on the coast, Barcelona sees slightly cooler temperatures of 20ºC in May and 24ºC in June, with a sea temperature of 17ºC in May and 21ºC in June – still on the cool side, making those heated swimming pools all the more appealing.

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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. 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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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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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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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!

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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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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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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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