What will strike you immediately about Seville is its character. With Roman, Moorish and Renaissance architecture, it’s a unique blend of many cultures.
The cityscape is so exceptional it has been used as the backdrop for many famous TV shows, including the location of Kingdom of Dorne from Game of Thrones. Here’s how to make the most of it in your rental car from Seville Airport.
World-class dining and entertainment
Seville’s cuisine is exceptional, laying claim as the birthplace for tapas. But you’ll find authentic fragrances and flavors everywhere from the orange groves to side streets. Try small sharing plates of cured meats, rich stewed meat dishes, and goat’s cheese flumequine.
Seville stimulates the senses beyond taste. Music and dance is central to the city’s identity. Flamenco music has been added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage archive. It has been around since the late 18th century and was curated by the Roma community. Visit the tablaos to watch the passionate dancers move through the art of flamenco. Tablao Flamenco Los Gallos is one of the oldest establishments and well worth a visit.
Iconic sites
Visit Seville’s famous landmarks such as the Plaza de Espana. With a crescent-shaped canal and set within the Parque de Maria Luisa, the romantic setting is perfect for exploring. Built in 1928, visit to marvel over the elegant Renaissance and Moorish architecture.
Another landmark you physically won’t be able to miss is the cathedral – the largest Gothic variety in the world. Admire the intricacy of the decor both inside and out. This lavish cathedral is also the resting place of the famous explorer, Christopher Columbus.
There’s also a UNESCO palace that was first built as a fort in the 10th century. The Real Alcazar is an elegant blend of Moorish architecture with spectacular carved walls and traditional tiled decoration. Visit the wide-spanning pruned gardens with a hedge maze and tiled pavilion.
Take a day trip to Cadiz
Home to the Spanish Navy, the ancient Roman port city of Cadiz is only an hour’s drive from Seville Airport. On the south-western coast of Spain, the city is awash with white stone buildings. With more than 100 watchtowers, you have a multitude of vantage points to take in the unique setting of the blue sea contrasting against the gleaming city.
In the Old Town, Torre Tavira is the most famous tower, built in the 1700s. While you’re here, explore the 18th-century Cadiz Cathedral, which took 116 years to complete. With a neoclassical design and a golden-domed roof, pay a visit to admire it in all its splendor.
After a busy day exploring, wind down in the evening by the port with a delicious seafood platter featuring the fresh catch of the day.
Picking up your car rental from Seville Airport as soon as you land is a great way to explore Seville and begin your Spanish adventure.