Seville itineraries

Alcázar to the River at Dusk

One day in Seville goes like this: into the Alcázar at opening, up the cathedral tower, then an afternoon drifting down to Plaza de España and the river. Free flamenco to finish.

Two Days from Santa Cruz

Base yourself in Santa Cruz. Day one covers the mansions and the mushroom viewpoint north of the centre; day two does the Alcázar and cathedral, then crosses the river to Triana's ceramics lanes. Everything on foot.

Seville Plus Córdoba

Stay in the Arenal: cathedral and Santa Cruz on day one, a fast train to Córdoba's Mezquita on day two, and the Alcázar, Plaza de España and Triana to close.

Festivals & seasons

• 1 — Three Kings Parade (Cabalgata de Reyes)
• 3 — Orange blossom and spring
• 3 — Semana Santa (Holy Week)
• 4 — Feria de Abril
• 4 — Bullfighting season
• 6 — Corpus Christi
• 7 — High-summer heat
• 7 — Velá de Santa Ana (Triana)
• 8 — Virgen de los Reyes procession
• 9 — Bienal de Flamenco
• 10 — Autumn, the walking season
• 12 — Christmas lights and nativity scenes

Souvenirs

• Triana ceramic tiles and plates
• Hand fan (abanico)
• Flamenco shawl (mantón) and children's flamenco dresses
• Flamenco shoes and castanets
• Convent sweets (yemas, polvorones)
• Seville orange marmalade and orange wine
• Manzanilla sherry and olive oil
• Pastries from Confitería La Campana