Flight guide to Seville

There's never a bad time to visit Seville, the capital of Andalusia and one of Spain's most beautiful cities, but springtime, when the scent of orange blossom hangs heavy on the air, might just be the best time.

Seville's Holy Week (Semana Santa) processions are a wonderful mix of devotion and drama. It seems like most of the city take to the streets to watch the procession of hooded penitents and elaborate floats file solemnly from their church to the Cathedral of Seville and back again.

A couple of weeks later, Seville takes to the streets again, for the April Fair (La Feria de Abril). The Sevillanos' famous zest for life is evident here - with flamenco, funfairs, bullfighting and eating (tapas was invented here, after all) and drinking.

Seville's other sights include the Giralda, a Moorish minaret, and now bell tower, dating from the 12th century; the Alcázar, home to Catholic kings for 400 years; and the cathedral, the largest gothic cathedral in the world.

Given its popularity, it's worth searching for cheap flights to Seville as early as possible. Another option is to look for cheap flights to Malaga and take a train or bus from there.

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Seville Climate

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When to Fly to Seville

Peak Season:
Most visitors step off their flights to Seville between April and November. National Day is October 12 when the Spanish are also on holiday. If you are coming for a fiesta, make your reservations in advance. 

Off Season:
If you do not mind wet and chilly weather, winter is less crowded in Seville, fares tends to be lower, and there is still plenty to do. Late autumn can be warm and mild, even into November.

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Getting Downtown Seville

Taxis are available from the airport to the city centre. There is a fixed rate for the 15 minute journey. The Urban Transport Line bus links the airport to the city. Journey time is approximately 30 minutes.

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Getting Around Seville

Walking is one of the great ways to see Seville. Most of the tourist sights are within walking distance of each other, and the historic area’s narrow streets are best travelled on foot as is the Triana section of Seville. The city’s flat terrain also makes bicycling an easy way to get around. For the more adventurous, scooters are available for rent and helmets are required by law.

To travel further afield, take a bus. The fares are inexpensive, and the bus system is well-run and extensive, and provides access to the entire city.

Taxis are available and queue up at designated stands in the main plazas. You can also call one or hail a taxi with a green light.

Driving is difficult in Seville due to the confusing roads. If you are driving, do not try to bring a car into the city during Carnival (pre-Lent), Holy Week, or the April Fair as most of the streets are closed for the processions.

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Seville Insider Information

• The Cathedral of Seville was built on the site of a mosque that had been there since the 12th century. It is said to be the largest church in the world with its central nave rising to 42 metres (138 feet) and the total area covering 11,520 square metres (124,000 square feet). It houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus, a great tourist draw. The Giralda (the cathedral’s minaret tower) was used by the Moors for the call to prayer and as an observatory. It offers wonderful views of the city.
• Alcazar, the beautiful Moorish palace. In the 14th century, Alfonso X and Pedro I, the Christian kings, employed Moorish craftsmen to build the palace. Highlights are the Puerta del Leon, Patio de las Doncellas, Hall of Kings and the gardens. Just outside the walled defences is the Torre de Oro, a 13th-century tower, which houses the maritime museum.
• The Museo de Bellas Artes is housed in a former mercy convent and boasts a great collection of Sevillian art from the Gothic period to the 20th century from artists such as El Greco, Pacheco, Velázquez and Alonso Cano.
• Plaza de España was built for the 1929 Ibero-Americano World's Fair. Architecturally, it draws from the Renaissance as well as from the city of Seville (exposed brick, wrought iron and ceramics). Film trivia: it was used for one of the scenes in Episode II of George Lucas’s Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones.
• La Real Maestranza, the bullring, dates from the 1760s. There is a museum under the bullring.
• The Queens Sewing Room looks as though it should be in a fairytale. The pink and yellow striped hexagonal building has small corner towers. This is where María de las Mercedes came to cure her ill health and spend time sewing with her ladies-in-waiting.

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Seville Airports

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