Santa Cruz
500 m from Plaza de San FranciscoThe old Jewish quarter next to the Alcázar: narrow white lanes, small squares and orange trees. Busy by day, with many small hotels.
- Population
- ≈ 690,000
- Language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Best time
- Feb – May, Oct – Nov
- Nearest airport
- SVQ, 10 km
Start in the square: Plaza de San Francisco
Plaza de San Francisco, 41001 Seville
Plaza de San Francisco has been the stage of city life since the Middle Ages, from markets to bullfights. The carved stone front of the town hall fills one side. The cathedral is a short walk away, and the big Holy Week processions pass through here.
Within a short walk
- Seville CathedralCalle Fray Ceferino González, 41004 Seville300 m
- Alcázar of SevillePatio de Banderas, 41004 Seville500 m
- GiraldaPlaza Virgen de los Reyes 2, 41004 Seville300 m
- General Archive of the IndiesAvenida de la Constitución 3, 41004 Seville400 m
- Metropol ParasolPlaza de la Encarnación, 41003 Seville600 m
- Torre del Oro41001 Seville700 m
- Casa de PilatosPlaza de Pilatos 1, 41003 Seville600 m
- Museum of Fine ArtsPlaza del Museo, 9, 41001 Seville700 m
Where to stay in Seville
Alfalfa
400 m from Plaza de San FranciscoThe streets between the cathedral and Casa de Pilatos, full of tapas bars around little squares. Central and lively in the evening.
Alameda
1.1 km from Plaza de San FranciscoA long tree-lined square in the north of the old town, with terraces, bars and a young crowd. Relaxed by day, busy at night.
Triana
1.1 km from Plaza de San FranciscoAcross the river, the old quarter of potters and flamenco singers, with tile shops, a covered market and bars along the water.
Nervión
1.9 km from Plaza de San FranciscoA modern district east of the centre, near the high-speed railway station and the football stadium. Good-value business hotels and shopping centres.
Things to do in Seville
Seville Cathedral
Calle Fray Ceferino González, 41004 Seville
The largest Gothic cathedral anywhere, with a golden altarpiece and the tomb of Columbus. The ticket includes the climb up the Giralda.
Alcázar of Seville
Patio de Banderas, 41004 Seville
A royal palace still in use, with tiled courtyards, carved Mudéjar halls and large gardens with fountains and peacocks. Book a time slot well ahead.
Giralda
Plaza Virgen de los Reyes 2, 41004 Seville
The cathedral's bell tower began as the minaret of a mosque. Ramps instead of stairs lead to the top, with views over the whole old town.
General Archive of the Indies
Avenida de la Constitución 3, 41004 Seville
A Renaissance trading house that keeps the records of Spain's empire in the Americas. Entry is free, with maps and letters on show.
Plaza de España
Plaza de España, 41004 Seville
A huge half-circle of brick and tile built for the 1929 fair, with a canal for rowing boats and a tiled bench for each Spanish province.
Parque de María Luisa
Parque de María Luisa, 41004 Seville
The city's main park, with shaded paths, ponds and pavilions from the 1929 fair. A good place to escape the afternoon heat.
Metropol Parasol
Plaza de la Encarnación, 41003 Seville
A giant wooden canopy over Plaza de la Encarnación, known locally as Las Setas, "the mushrooms". Walk along the roof at sunset; there is a food market below.
Torre del Oro
41001 Seville
A twelve-sided watchtower on the riverbank from the 13th century. Inside is a small maritime museum, and the riverside walk starts here.
Casa de Pilatos
Plaza de Pilatos 1, 41003 Seville
A noble family's palace full of glazed tiles, with a marble courtyard and quiet gardens. Less crowded than the Alcázar and in the same style.
Museum of Fine Arts
Plaza del Museo, 9, 41001 Seville
Spanish painting in a former convent with three courtyards, best known for Murillo and Zurbarán. Small enough to see in an hour or two.
Getting there
Seville Airport (SVQ)
41029 Seville
10 km from the city centre
Sevilla-Santa Justa railway station
Avenida de Kansas City, 41018 Seville
Main railway station, 1.8 km from Plaza de San Francisco
When to go
Average daytime high and night-time low per month (2005–2024). Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
- 15°Jan
- 17°Feb
- 20°Mar
- 23°Apr
- 28°May
- 33°Jun
- 38°Jul
- 38°Aug
- 32°Sep
- 27°Oct
- 20°Nov
- 16°Dec
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 15 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 28 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 32 | 27 | 20 | 16 |
| Low °C | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Rain mm | 44 | 48 | 60 | 50 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 69 | 64 | 58 |
| Rain days | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Daylight h | 9.8 | 10.8 | 11.8 | 13.1 | 14.2 | 14.7 | 14.5 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.2 | 10.1 | 9.6 |
The year in Seville
The biggest events that come back every year, starting with the next one.
September and October, in even-numbered yearsMusic
Bienal de Flamenco
A month of flamenco concerts and dance with the best performers of the day, in theatres and courtyards across the city. Held every two years.
NovemberFilm
Seville European Film Festival
A week of new European films with premieres, talks and screenings in cinemas around the centre. Tickets are cheap.
FebruarySport
Sevilla Marathon
A very flat course through the city that attracts runners chasing a fast time. Streets in the centre close for the morning.
The week before EasterHoliday
Holy Week in Seville
Brotherhoods carry heavy floats with old wooden statues through the streets, day and night, to the cathedral. The centre is packed and hotels fill early.
Two weeks after EasterFestival
Seville Fair
A week of horses, flamenco dresses and dancing in rows of striped tents on the fairground. Many tents are private, but some are open to all.
Late JulyFestival
Velá de Santa Ana
Triana's summer street party along the river, with food stalls, music and a greasy pole over the water, around the feast of Saint Anne.
Practical information
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- 1 EUR = 1.11 USD = 0.84 GBP (ECB, 29 October 2026)
- Language
- Spanish
- Plugs
- Type C and F, 230 V
- Emergency number
- 112, 061, 091
- Time zone
- UTC+1 (summer UTC+2)
- Country calling code
- +34
- Traffic drives on the
- Right
Public holidays in the next 12 months
Shops and museums may close or keep Sunday hours on these days.
- All Saints Day (Día de todos los Santos)1 Nov 2026
- Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución)6 Dec 2026
- Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción)8 Dec 2026
- Christmas Day (Navidad)25 Dec 2026
- New Year's Day (Año Nuevo)1 Jan 2027
- Epiphany (Día de Reyes / Epifanía del Señor)6 Jan 2027
- Day of Andalucía (Día de Andalucía)28 Feb 2027
- Maundy Thursday (Jueves Santo)25 Mar 2027
- Good Friday (Viernes Santo)26 Mar 2027
- Labour Day (Fiesta del trabajo)1 May 2027
- Assumption (Asunción)15 Aug 2027
- National Day of Spain (Fiesta Nacional de España)12 Oct 2027
Seville FAQ
When is the best time to visit Seville?
Feb – May, Oct – Nov, when the average daytime high is between 17 and 28 °C.
Which airport is closest to Seville?
Seville Airport (SVQ), about 10 km from the city centre.
What currency is used in Seville?
The euro (EUR).
What plugs are used in Seville?
Type C and F, 230 V.
What are the biggest yearly events in Seville?
Bienal de Flamenco (September and October, in even-numbered years), Seville European Film Festival (November), Sevilla Marathon (February), Holy Week in Seville (The week before Easter), Seville Fair (Two weeks after Easter), Velá de Santa Ana (Late July).
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Last updated 29 October 2026. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.