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Seville

Seville, the sun-drenched capital of Andalusia, blends Moorish palaces, a soaring Gothic cathedral, and orange-tree-lined plazas with the tapas-and-flamenco rhythm of daily life along the Guadalquivir River. It's a city built for wandering on foot, where centuries of Islamic, Christian, and Jewish heritage sit side by side in a compact, walkable old town.

Getting thereMost travellers fly into Seville Airport (SVQ), about 10km from the city centre, or arrive by high-speed AVE train into Santa Justa station on the Madrid–Seville line, with journeys from Madrid taking roughly 2.5 hours. From the airport, taxis and buses run into the centre, while Santa Justa station sits within easy reach of downtown by taxi, bus, or a walk.
How long to stayPlan on ~2-3 days to cover the cathedral, Real Alcázar, and Santa Cruz quarter at an easy pace, or extend to ~4-5 days to add day trips into the surrounding Andalusian countryside.

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Frequently asked questions about Seville

How do I get to Seville?

Most travellers fly into Seville Airport (SVQ), about 10km from the city centre, or arrive by high-speed AVE train into Santa Justa station on the Madrid–Seville line, with journeys from Madrid taking roughly 2.5 hours. From the airport, taxis and buses run into the centre, while Santa Justa station sits within easy reach of downtown by taxi, bus, or a walk.

How many days should I spend in Seville?

Plan on ~2-3 days to cover the cathedral, Real Alcázar, and Santa Cruz quarter at an easy pace, or extend to ~4-5 days to add day trips into the surrounding Andalusian countryside.

What is Seville known for?

Seville, the sun-drenched capital of Andalusia, blends Moorish palaces, a soaring Gothic cathedral, and orange-tree-lined plazas with the tapas-and-flamenco rhythm of daily life along the Guadalquivir River. It's a city built for wandering on foot, where centuries of Islamic, Christian, and Jewish heritage sit side by side in a compact, walkable old town.

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