Seville Holidays

From flamenco dancing to traditional tapas, city breaks to Seville capture authentic Spanish scenes in every shot.

Seville city breaks

Seville’s got all the boxes ticked when it comes to city breaks. Its compact city centre means its sights are mapped out close together. And there’s not a month on the calendar that the weather dips down to single-figure temperatures. There’s a treat for the taste buds on the city’s dining scene, which comes with tons of tapas restaurants in its ranks. Plus, Seville’s a star player on Europe’s nightlife line up – so big nights out are in the bag, too.

The star of the south

Seville heads things up in Andalucia –the region that covers a huge chunk of Spain’s southern coast. This city’s split into two parts by the River Guadalquivir, and while the east side covers a catalogue of sights, the west side is hot on its heels, too. Triana takes centre stage on this side of town – it’s home to some of the city’s big-name nightlife spots. And it takes the wheel of the city’s famous flamenco dancing scene.

Awesome architecture

There’s no shortage of set-to-stun sights in Seville. Taking the crowning glory is The Royal Alcazar, the oldest European palace that is still in use today. Visiting this place might give you a bit of a déjà vu moment – it’s appeared in a pair of Star Wars movies, and Game of Thrones. Not one to be left out, Seville’s cathedral has got a couple of big claims under its belt, too – it’s the third largest cathedral in the world and sprawls across an area the same size as a pair of football pitches. The third sight that makes up Seville’s UNESCO-ticked trio is the General Archive of the Indies – a wow-worthy building that houses documents and relating to Spain’s 16th-century empire.

At a glance

Roam around a royal palace
Hop from tapas bar to tapas bar in Triana
Go on a big night out in Alfalfa

Days out to the beach

A string of Spain’s best beaches take their place in Andalucia, so it’s well worth swapping the city for the sand. From Seville it’s an hour’s drive to your closest swathe, and there’s plenty more in daytripping distance, too.
The big beach

Matalascanas is Seville’s closet stretch of sand. It’s around an hour’s drive from the centre of the city, and it’s loaded up with a three-mile run of super-soft sand.
The secret beach

There’s a bus service to Cala del Aceite from Seville, it’s got a door-to-door time of just under two hours. This beach boasts a small, cosy vibe, and it rubs shoulders with Donata National Park – a wetland reserve that runs along the banks of the River Guadalquivir.

Bargain Buys

You can brush up on your bartering skills at Triana’s market hall. It’s lined with stalls selling fresh food, hand-made ceramics and small-plate dishes.
Mid-Range Buys

If you’re after a bit of retail therapy, head to Sierpes Street, where walkways are framed by famous-face shops on both sides.
Designer Buys

Tetuan Street is tucked away behind Sierpes Street. It’s the place to head for diamond-studded jewellery, and one-off garments crafted by local designers.

Laid-back evenings

Round off your day at a rooftop bar in Alameda. It’s one of the city’s most upmarket neighbourhoods and the skyline views from the top of its buildings are first-rate.
Lively evenings

Seville doesn’t shut up shop after dark. There’s plenty of spots to head for a night out. One of the best is Alfalfa, it’s filled with bars that spill out onto the streets and nightclubs which don’t close their doors until sunrise.

Espinacas con garbanzos

This veggie-friendly favourite is a blend of spinach and chickpeas. It’s usually served up with a picatostes – a super-sized crouton.
Solomillo al whisky

Seville’s signature whisky sauce is poured over a tender slice of sirloin steak on this dish. It’s usually served up with chunky chips for dipping, too.
Rebujito

If cocktails are your thing, try out a refreshing Rebujito. It’s made using sherry lemon-lime soda and fresh mint.
Orange wine

Yep, you read that right. Seville’s serious about oranges, and this sweet tipple often makes an appearance on the table when the desserts are being dished up. This version’s a different vibe to the orange wine you might get elsewhere, which is just a type of white wine.
Torrijas

These are a bit like French toast, made by dipping bread into milk and eggs and topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, or honey.