01 SEVILLA IS THE CITY

Welcome to the city of Seville, a destination that breathes history, culture and tradition in every corner. In this guide, we will explore the richness of this city, from its vibrant festivals to its delicious gastronomy.

MUSEUMS, MONUMENTS AND SPACES

Most of these museums, monuments and spaces, are located in the historic center of the city.

CULTURE

Lifestyle

TIME ZONE

CET (Central European Time) or CEST (Central European Summer Time) during summer time.

CLIMATE

Seville has a Mediterranean climate with oceanic influence. The average temperature is 18.6 ºC, with mild winters and hot, dry summers.

MEALS

In general, melas are later than in the rest of Europe. Breakfast: between 8.00h and 10.30h in the morning. Lunch: from 13.00h to 15.30h. Dinner: from 8.30 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.

HOLIDAYS

New Year: January 1st / Epiphany of the Lord: January 6th
Andalusia Day: February 28th / Holy Thursday and Friday: the date varies each year (March-April) / Labor Day: May 1st / Assumption of the Virgin: August 15th / Columbus Day: October 12th / All Saints’ Day: November 1st / Spanish Constitution Day: December 6th / Immaculate Conception  / Day: December 8th / Christmas: December 25th

APPROXIMATE PRICES

Refreshment: 1.5-3 euros / Beer or wine 1.4-3.5 euros / Coffee 1-2.5 euros / Breakfast 2-4 euros / Menu of the day 10-15 euros / Cinema ticket 5-9 euros / Public transportation ticket 1 euro (cheaper with bonobus card)

GASTRONOMY AND RESTAURANTS

Seville’s gastronomy is a mixture of flavours, fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. Tapas, gazpacho and pescaíto frito (fried fish) are some of the most outstanding dishes.

In the city, food is an integral part of culture and everyday life. Enjoying local dishes is the perfect excuse to get together with family and friends in bars and restaurants.

Enjoying the local cuisine in this beautiful city is therefore an unforgettable experience for food lovers.

TRIPS

Rural tourism:

Itálica – 30 mins / Carmona – 40 mins / Osuna – 1 h / Écija – 1 h / Castillo de las Guardas – 1 h / Marchena – 1 h / Aracena – 1 h and 20 mins

Day trips:

Huelva– 1 hour / Cadíz– 1 hour and 30 mins / Córdoba– 1 hour and 30 mins / Ronda– 1 hour and 50 mins / Setenil de las Bodegas – 1 hour and 50 mins / Málaga– 2 hour and 20 mins

Beach Tourism:

Huelva

Matalascañas -> 1 h 20 mins / Punta Umbría -> 1 h 25 mins / La Antilla -> 1 h 35 mins

Cádiz

El Puerto de Santa María -> 1 h and 20 mins / Chiclana de la Frontera -> 1 h and 30 mins / Conil de la Frontera -> 1 h and 45 mins / Tarifa -> 2 h and 20 mins

Portugal

Tavira -> 1 h and 50 mins / Faro -> 2 h and 10 mins

Mountain tourism

Lebrija -> 1 h / Cazalla de la Sierra -> 1 h and 20 mins / Cazalla de la Sierra -> 1 h and 20 mins

TRADITIONS

Seville April Fair 💃

Festival of International Tourist Interest, through which more than half a million visitors pass through every day, consisting of a massive spring festival lasting a week, where people gather and celebrate at the fairgrounds known as El Real de la Feria. Traditional Seville costumes are worn and horse-drawn carriages abound.

Holy Week in Seville ⛪

Christian festival in which the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated. It consists of carrying religious images throughout the city making specific routes. The processions are grouped in Brotherhoods (Cofradías o Hermandades). They are composed of nazarenos, and one, two or three pasos (images). In addition, they are accompanied by a music band. There are typical dishes that are consumed at this particular time of the year, such as torrijas (a kind of French toast) and potaje de vigilia (chickpeas, spinach and cod).

Others 🐃

Tauromaquia (Bullfighting)
It consists of a bullfight in which several brave bulls are run on foot by a bullfighter. The show takes place in an enclosed area, the Plaza de la Real Maestranza de Caballería.
Flamenco in Seville.
Flamenco in Seville. It is the popular music of Andalusia for excellence. It has a gypsy origin, it was the feeling of the humble people, who expressed their sadness and joys through singing, dancing and guitar playing, accompanied by clapping.
El Rocío
Hundreds of thousands of devotees from the region congregate in the village of El Rocío. It is a festival that unites the religious, folkloric, environmental and recreational character.

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