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Seville
Orange trees, palaces and flamenco
- Best time to visit
- Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
- Currency
- EUR
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Country
- Spain
The capital of Andalusia, with a royal Mudéjar palace, the world's largest Gothic cathedral and the birthplace of flamenco across the river.
- Madrid
- Barcelona
- Valencia
- Seville
- Málaga
Quick facts
- Country
- Spain
- Capital
- Madrid
- City population
- 690,000
- Population of Spain
- 48.6M
- Country area
- 505,990 km²
- Official language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Euro (EUR) · 1 USD ≈ 0.8929 EUR
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calling code
- +34
- Drives on the
- Right
- Elevation
- 10 m
- Plugs
- C / F · 230V
- Emergency numbers
- 112
- Best time to visit
- Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Temperatures through the year
Average daily high and low for each month in °C. Months marked with a drop are often rainy.
Temperatures through the year
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 17° | 19° | 23° | 25° | 29° | 34° | 37° | 37° | 32° | 27° | 21° | 17° |
| Low | 6° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 15° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 19° | 15° | 10° | 7° |
Best time to visitOther months
Approximate daily cost
Per adult per day: food, local transport and half a double room, without activities or flights.
- ConservativeSimple stays, free and low-cost sights first.$71
- HighComfortable hotels, a balanced mix of sights and trips.$145
- LuxuryLuxury hotels, more paid experiences and day trips.$375
Top things to do
- ≈ $17
Real Alcázar
A royal palace of Mudéjar courtyards, tiles and gardens, still used by the Spanish royal family; book a time slot.
- Half day
- Santa Cruz and the cathedral
- Good for kids
- ≈ $16
Cathedral and the Giralda
The largest Gothic cathedral in the world, with Columbus's tomb and a ramp up the old minaret tower.
- Half day
- Santa Cruz and the cathedral
- Free
Plaza de España and María Luisa Park
A vast semicircle of tiled alcoves, bridges and a canal with rowing boats, beside the city's main park.
- Half day
- Parque de María Luisa
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
- ≈ $15
Setas de Sevilla at sunset
Walk the curving rooftop of the world's largest wooden structure for views over the old town.
- Half day
- Santa Cruz and the cathedral
- Good in the evening
- ≈ $30
Triana and a flamenco show
The ceramic workshops and market of Triana, then an evening flamenco performance in a small venue.
- Half day
- Triana
- Indoors
- Good in the evening
- ≈ $45
Day trip: Córdoba
The Mosque-Cathedral with its forest of red-and-white arches, 45 minutes by fast train.
- Full day
- Andalusia
Before you go
Entry and visas
Spain is in the Schengen area: up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Many nationalities, including Indian and Saudi citizens, need a Schengen visa; visa-exempt visitors are registered at the border in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES).
Official websiteFrom the airport
Seville Airport is 25 minutes from the centre by the EA bus. High-speed trains from Madrid take about 2.5 hours.
Getting around
The old town is compact and best on foot or by the city's bike-share; a tram and metro cover longer trips.
Local tips
- July and August often pass 40°C: sightsee in the morning and evening.
- Holy Week (Semana Santa) and the April Fair fill hotels and raise prices.
- Book the Alcázar and cathedral ahead in spring.
- Tapas are served at the bar; order a few to share.
Areas worth knowing
- Andalusia
- Parque de María Luisa
- Triana
- Santa Cruz and the cathedral
The UK Foreign Office last updated its advice for this country on August 12, 2026.
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Sources: European Commission: Schengen visas · Spain.info (Turespaña) · Real Alcázar de Sevilla