Top 6 things to do in Seville

Aaahhh Spain… It’s one of those places you just can’t get enough of. A land renowned for its world-renowned gastronomy, its breathtaking landscapes, and whose heart beats to the rhythm of fiestas and flamenco. This time, Navaway isn’t taking you to Barcelona or Madrid. We’re taking you further south, to the worthy capital of the province of Seville, and incidentally, of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia. That’s right! It’s in Seville that we’re making a little stop, and we’re going to tell you about a few things to do without delay. A city with an eventful past, a wealth of artistic treasures and breathtaking monuments, this is what awaits you…

What to do in Seville

1. The Alcazar

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Description: If you decide to spend a day in Seville, you’ll inevitably want to visit the splendid Santa Cruz district, which is the heart of the city, as this is where all its history took place, as evidenced by the Alcazar palace. If there’s one monument that’s a must-see, and which attracts countless visitors every year, it’s this one! Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (no doubt about it), it is the proudest inhabited royal palace in the whole of Europe. It boasts a variety of architectural styles, making it an exquisite work of art: Muslim, Baroque, Gothic, Romantic and Moorish. The palace was also used as a film location for the legendary series “Game of Thrones”, as you will soon realise when you take a stroll through the “Real Alcázar” gardens! The palace is open from October to March, from 9.30am to 5pm, and from April to September, from 9.30am to 7pm.

2. Discover the city with a snack break

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Description: Visiting a city as beautiful as Seville means taking time out to admire its artistic monuments, walking hand in hand with your partner along a romantic lake, cycling along pedestrian areas that are perfectly laid out for you and your safety, eating a delicious local speciality while sitting on a terrace and watching the sun bow out, carefully brushing our skin with its red and orange rays of light.That’s life in Seville, beautiful, calm and serene. So make the most of the city known as “The Pearl of Andalusia”, and take the opportunity to capture all those warm family moments in beautiful photographs. You’ll capture medieval streets, castles and artistic beauty beyond your wildest dreams. We promise you an unforgettable time in one of Europe’s sunniest cities!

3. Seville Cathedral and Giralda

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Description: The Catedral de Santa María de la Sede is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, so needless to say it’s well worth spending a few euros to see it from top to bottom. Among its most important sites to discover are, of course, the “tomb of Christopher Columbus”, whose remains were transferred to Seville in 1898 in a large bronze coffin; and the Royal Chapel, in honour of King Ferdinand III of Castile, who built the city of Seville in 1248. Not only can you learn more about the city’s history, but you can also admire the various paintings by Spanish painters whose brushstrokes are still famous the world over: these include Goya, Murillo and Luis de Vargas, not to mention Pedro de Campaña. You’ll have the vague impression of being in both a cathedral and a museum of a thousand and one splendours. Located on Avenida de la Constitucion, it is open Monday to Saturday from 10.45am to 6pm, and on Sundays from 2.30pm to 7pm.

4. La Casa de Pilatos

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Description: When you leave Seville Cathedral and Giralda, about 500 metres further on, you will come face to face with a Renaissance, Baroque and Mudejar building, open every day from 9am to 6pm. Built in the 16th century, this imposing and somewhat intimidating monument gives you some idea of what Seville palace architecture might look like, with beautiful sculptures and a marble interior to accentuate its sovereignty. During your visit, you will pass through the “Patio Central”, which will not leave you indifferent with its arcades and its four corners surrounded by Roman and Greek statues, with a beautiful double-bowl fountain in the middle. Your visit will take you to the rooms on the ground floor, of which the “Pretorio Room” is a firm favourite with visitors: it opens onto a small, cosy and intimate garden, whose distinctive carved wooden coffered ceiling gives it a certain originality that sets it apart from other gardens you may have visited at some point in your life.

5. Attend a football match

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Description: Maybe some of you didn’t know it before, but Sevillians love football! The Benito Villamarín stadium is the fourth largest stadium in Europe, and it is here that some of the greatest matches the world has ever seen have been played! With its 60,000 seats, it’s the perfect place to spend a lively evening with friends and cheer on the legendary Sevilla Fútbol Club! Sometimes it’s good to take a break from visiting historic monuments and tourist spots, and get the chance to watch the world’s most popular and closely followed sport live. After all, football brings together people from all walks of life, driven by the same passion, who make dreams come true for young and old alike… Isn’t that wonderful? Welcome to the Benito Villamarín, where you can enjoy an unforgettable sensory experience.

6. Seville Aquarium

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Description: Want to feel like a fish in water? Don’t worry, here’s an activity that children generally love, as well as nature and biodiversity lovers and those curious about the sea and its abysses. Located just 1 kilometre from Seville city centre, these huge aquariums are home to some 400 different species of fish, crustaceans and mammals, each as unique as the next. This is the time to get to know new species that you might not even have known existed. To give you an idea, the aquarium is divided into 8 distinct sections: Atlantic: Tropical Forest; Guadalquivir; Ocean; Indian Ocean; Jellyfish; African Savannah; and End of the Road. All these rooms have special features that make them special places. Open from September to June from 10am to 6pm and from July to August from 10am to 7pm, take a plunge into the heart of the ocean…