Seville is the capital and the largest city of the community of Andalusia. Seville is such a laidback charming city, and I had such a great time exploring and walking along the streets taking in everything the city had to offer.
Royal Alcazar of Seville
The Alcazar of Seville is a royal palace built for King Peter of Castile and was deemed a World Heritage site in 1987. I took a couple of hours to explore the grounds here and everything was absolutely stunning. This is definitely a must see for Seville and was hands down one of my favourites places to explore.
Tickets can be purchased here and it is open daily between 9:30 – 5:00. Make sure you buy your tickets in advance so that you do not have to wait in a long line, and you can go for the time that works best for you.
I did have some difficulty figuring out where to go to enter the grounds. The grounds are pretty massive so I did have to walk a little longer than anticipated to get to the entrance so I would make sure to give myself a bit of extra time to get there to be on the safe side, but I have pinned the entrance on this map.
Plaza de Espana
Plaza de Espana is a plaza built in Seville in 1928 for the Ibero-American Exposition. There is a canal that runs along the perimeter of the plaza, which you travel by boat. You will also find vendors outsize of the plaza that you can shop at. Definitely take some time out of your day to stroll along the plaza and enjoy the beautiful space and architecture.
Seville Cathedral
The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See a.k.a Seville Cathedral was completed in the sixteenth century and was deemed a world heritage site in 1987 and is the fourth largest cathedral in the world. The Cathedral is absolutely stunning, so I definitely recommend checking it out and I loved the view from the top of the Giralda tower.
Tickets can be purchased here. Your ticket will also give you access to the Giralda tower.
Top of La Giralda
After walking through the Seville Cathedral make your way up to the top of La Giralda for some great views of Seville. Be prepared to walk up 34 flights of ramps to get to the top. It is definitely quite the trek up to the top so make sure you have water with you. There will be small spots you can stop to enjoy the view and take a break if you find yourself getting tired.
Setas de Seville
Setas de Seville is a massive wooden structure located at La Encarnacion square and was completed by German architect Jürgen Mayer in 2011. This piece is unlike anything I saw during my travels in Spain, but I did enjoy seeing a modern piece amongst all of the historical buildings I had seen during my trip.
Flamenco Show
Flamenco shows are comprised of singing, dancing and usually music played from a guitar and are based on various folkloric music traditions of Southern Spain dating back to 1774.
I didn’t personally attend a flamenco show but I’ve heard it’s a great experience and everyone should see one. I wish I would have made time to see one so I definitely will have to the next time I’m in Spain.
I had such a great time exploring Seville and loved the charm of this city. I would definitely recommend adding it to your itinerary if you’re planning a trip to Spain in the near future. I did not find it overly crowded, which was a nice change after spending time in Barcelona.
