Seville in 3 days
Seville means the Alcázar and its Moorish-style patios, the Giralda rising above the rooftops, and flamenco in Triana at night. It is Andalusia at its most intense, above all in spring.
The plan, day by day
Day 1
- Morning
The cathedral and the Giraldaabout 1 h 30One of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world, holding Columbus's tomb; the Giralda, a former minaret, is climbed by ramps rather than stairs.
- Afternoon
The Real Alcázarabout 1 h 30A royal palace still used by the Spanish crown, with Mudéjar courtyards, tiled halls and large gardens; book ahead.
Day 2
- Morning
Plaza de Españafree · about 45 minA semicircular square built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition, with a canal and tiled alcoves for each Spanish province.
- Afternoon
Trianafree · about 2 hAcross the Guadalquivir, the old potters' and sailors' district, with ceramic workshops, a food market and tapas bars.
Day 3
- Evening
A flamenco eveningan eveningSeville is a flamenco capital; a small tablao or a peña gives a closer view of the singing, guitar and dance than a large show.
Where to sleep in Seville
- Hotel Simón · €75 a night
- Hotel Abanico · €80 a night
- Hotel Maestranza · €85 a night
- Hotel Amadeus Sevilla · €130 a night
- Hotel Doña María · €150 a night
- Hotel Bécquer · €135 a night
- Hotel Alfonso XIII · €450 a night
- Hotel Casa 1800 Sevilla · €230 a night
- Gran Meliá Colón · €260 a night
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