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what to do Bus Tour
You can choose from two bus tours operators - Sevilla Tour www.citysightseeing-spain.com or Tour por Sevilla. The buses depart from: Paseo de Colon/ Torre del Oro, Plaza de Espana, Isla Magica and Monasterio de la Cartuja usually every 20 minutes. It is a good way to see the city on a very short visit, but if you are staying longer, exploring narrow streets on foot is the best way to see Seville and you can spend the cash elsewhere.
Before buying your ticket for the Bus Tour, check out information about Sevilla Card at www.sevillacard.es as you can get a discount on the bus tours as well as other attractions, museums, restaurants, etc in Seville. The prices start at 22 Euros for one day Sevilla Card.
Horse Drawn Carriages
Most of the carriage drivers wait in front of the Cathedral or in the Plaza de Espana. Alternatively, you may be able to catch one between fares in other parts of the city. Prices and the route you wish to take are negotiable.
Cyclo Tour
 You can rent a bike in the Parque de Maria Luisa for 2/4 people with 2 child seats in the front. Renting time is 30 or 60 minutes. Cost from 6/9 Euros for ½ hour. More pictures.
Catedral and La Giralda
 Plaza Virgen de los Reyes. Open Monday to Saturday 11.00 - 17.00, Sundays 14.30 - 18.00. From July to August 9.30 - 3.30. Price 7 Euros (children under 12 free). Tel. +34 954 214 971.
Construction of the Cathedral (the largest cathedral in the world) started in 1401 on the site of 12th century mosque. It is late gothic style, but it includes Renaissance elements as well. The Cathedral consists of 40 pillars and 44 chapels; it is 126 meters long, 82 meters wide and 30 meters high. The altar piece in the Main Chapel, designed by Pyeter Dancart, is the largest in Christian world. Gold peso coins from Peru and Mexico were used for the gilding. There is a tomb of Christopher Columbus designed in 1898, but there are still disputes between Seville and Santo Domingo, both claiming to have the body of Christopher Columbus. The body of King Fernando III, who conquered Seville in 1248 lies in a silver casket in the Royal Chapel designed by Herman Ruiz who built the Giralda.
You can get great views of the city if you walk all the way up the Giralda /94 m high/ and listen to the beautiful sounds of 25 bells. The tower, part of the original mosque, was built in 1184-1194 in the final stages of the Muslim presence in the city. The only parts left of the original mosque today are Patio de los Naranjos and its surrounding buildings. The Visigoth fountain in the centre of the patio served for the purposes of ritual ablutions for Muslims. There are two similar minarets built in the same period as the Giralda; one in Marrakech and second in Rabat. In 16th century statue of Giraldillo was put on the top of the tower as a symbol of the triumph of the catholic faith (the statue is 7.5 m high and it is used as a weather vane). Look at www.catedralsevilla.org for more info. More photos.
Real Alcazar/ Reales Alcazares (from an Arabic Al-qasr, which means Royal palace and fortress)
 This royal residence is open Tuesday to Saturday 9.30 - 17.00 and from April to September until 19.00. Sundays and holidays the opening time is 9.30 - 13.30 and from April to September until 17.00, Mondays are closed. Cost: 5 Euros.
Beautiful Moorish architecture (Mudejar style) is combined here with great gardens full of orange, lemon trees and other plants. The Alcazar has and still is the residence of Kings. Christopher Columbus was received here by the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella (films Christopher Columbus and Lawrence of Arabia were filmed here). Look at www.patronato-alcazarsevilla.es .
Plaza de Espana
 The square was build for the 1929 Expo by architect Anibal Gonzales Nowadays it houses some governmental offices. The magnificent plaza is ringed with painted tiled sections, each representing a major city in Spain. More photos.
Plaza de America
 It is situated inside the Parque de Maria Luisa. It is a favorite spot for families with young children where they feed the pigeons, ride bikes or just go for a coffee.
Bull Ring
 At Paseo de Cristobal Colon 12, Open 9.30 - 14.00/ 15.00 - 19.00. Cost: 4 Euros. With the guided tour you will be able to see the bullring and the small museum afterwards. Look at www.realmaestranza.com
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Tobacco Factory
c/ San Fernando. Nowadays Seville’s University. As the biggest tobacco factory in the world it was opened in 1771 and is famous as the backdrop of Bizet’s opera Carmen.
Seville Town Hall/ Ayuntamiento Hispalense
Plaza Nueva and Plaza de San Francisco. Guided tours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 17.30 and 18.00, Saturday at 12.00 (call in advance for visits on Saturdays, tel. 954 590 101). Closed in August. Free entry.
Hospital de la Caridad
c/ Temprado 3, open Monday to Saturday 9.00. - 13.30/ 15.30.- 19.30, Sunday and holidays - 9.00 - 13.00. Cost: 4 Euros. It was built between 1645 and 1721 in Baroque style. The facade of the church has tiling depicting Faith, Love and Hope, St. George and St. Roque. They were made to designs produced by Murillo. There are as well 2 paintings by Valdes Leal for which he became famous as the painter of death. Look at www.santa-caridad.org
Casa de Pilatos
At Plaza de Pilatos, 1 Telephone: 954 225 298, open daily from 9.00 - 18.00. From March to September 9.00 - 19.00 pm. Price: Bottom floor 5€, 2 Floors 8€ Free on Tuesdays from 13.00 - 17.00. This 16th century palace is a starting point for the Way of the Cross procession on the Easter´s Good Friday (Via Crucis). The architecture of this building is a rich mixtures of different styles: Mudejar, Renaissance, Gothic and Baroque. In the Main Patio you can find ancient statues brought from Italy including original statue of Pallas Atheni dating from 5th century BC. Casa Pilatos has as well one of the most tranquil gardens in town.
Palacio de Lebrija
c/ Cuna 8, tel. 954 218 183, open Monday - Friday 10.30-13.00 and 17.00 - 19.30, Saturdays 10.00 - 13.00, look at www.palaciodelebrija.com . It is a 16th century mansion (named after Countess of Lebrija - a great art collector) with interesting Roman mosaics moved from Italica in 1914 (They represent figures from Roman mythology). Cost: 7/ 4 Euros.
Hospital de los Venerables
Plaza de los Venerables. It was founded in 1675 and used as a hospital an old people´s home for priests. Baroque building. It has the third largest organ in Spain especially designed for Baroque music. Open from 10.00 - 14.00 and 16.00 - 20.00 every day. Cost: 4.75 Euros (free on Sundays afternoon).
Torre del Oro
 Paseo de Colon. The tower was built by the Almohade Moslems as a look-out and defense in 1220. Now it is a small Maritime museum. Open Tuesday to Friday: 10:00-14:00, Saturdays and Sundays: 11:00-14:00. Price: 1 Euro. Free on Tuesdays, Closed during August.
Royal Shipyards
c/ Temprado 1. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 - 14.00 and 18.00 - 20.00. Closed in August.
Expo 1929 and 1992
More info coming soon. For photos look http://eb.club.fr/index.htm and www.solo-photography.com
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Museo Arqueologico
 Plaza de America, Closed Mondays. Tuesdays open from 14.30 - 20.30. Wed.-Sat.: 9.00 - 20.30. Sun. and holidays: 9.00 - 14.30. Price: Free entrance for EU members. Other countries: 1,5 €, look at www.juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/web/jsp/index.jsp
Museo de Artes y Costumbres
 Plaza de América 3 Telephone: 954232576. Closed Mondays. Tues: 14.30 - 20.30. Wed.-Sat.: 9.00 - 20.30. Sun. and holidays 9.00 - 14.30. Price: Free entrance for EU members. Other countries: 1,5 Euros. www.juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/web/jsp/index.jsp
Museo de Bellas Artes
Plaza del Museo 9, closed Mondays, Tues.: 14.30 - 20.30. Wed.-Sat.: 9.00 - 20.30. Sun. and holidays: 9.00-14.30. Price: Free entrance for EU members. Other countries: 1,5 €. You can find here paintings from Alejo Fernandez, Francisco Pacheco, Juan de Roelas, Diego Velazquez, Bartolome Esteban Murillo, Juan de Valdes Leal and others. Look at www.juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/web/jsp/index.jsp Museo de Carriages
Convento de los Remedios, Plaza de Cuba s/n Telephone: 954272604. Open Fri., Sat. and Sun.: 11 - 14.00. Closed in August. Price: 3.60€; 2.50€ (students, pensioners and groups). Website: www.museodecarruajes.com
Museo Historico Military
Plaza de España (Puerta de Aragón) Telephone: 954938283. Open from Tues.-Sat.: 10.00 - 13.30, Sun., Mon.& holiday closed. Price: free
Palacio de Lebrija
c/ Cuna, 8 Telephone: 954227802 Hour: (1/5/2005-30/9/2005) Mon.-Fri.: 10.30-13.30 / 17.00 - 20.00. Sat.: 10 - 14.00. Holidays open, Sun. closed. (Winter) Mon.-Fri.: 10.30 -13.30 / 16.30 - 19.30. Sat.: 10.00 - 14.00. Holidays open, Sun. closed Price: 4 € (7 € for both floors). Website: www.palaciodelebrija.com
Modern Art Museum
Avda. Américo Vespucio, 2 (Isla de la Cartuja). Telephone: 955037083
Hours: (1/10-31/3): Tues.-Fri.: 10.00 - 20.00. Sat.: 11 - 20.00. Sun.: 10.00 - 15.00. Mon. closed. (1/04-30/09) Tues.-Fri.: 10.00 - 21.00. Sat.: 11.00 - 21.00. Sun.: 10.00 - 15.00. Mon. closed. Price: 3 € (monastery + museum); 1.80 € (exhibitions). Tues. free. www.caac.es
Galeria Birimbao
c/ Alcazares 5, tel. 954 561 084, www.art-es.com/birimbao, open Monday to Friday from 18.00-21.30 and on Saturdays 11.00-14.00.
Galeria La Caja China
c/ General Castanos 30, tel. 954 219358, www.lacajachina.net, open Mon-Fri from 18.00-21.00.
Galeria Pepe Cobo
c/ Cardenal Cisneros 5 Bajo, tel. 954 500 739, www.pepecobo.com, open Mon-Fri. from 9.00-14.00 and then from 17.30-20.30.
Galeria Maravilla
c/ Maravilla 10, San Marcos, tel. 955 699 648, www.icariagallery.com, open Mon-Fri. from 18.00-20.30 and on Saturday from 12.00-14.00.
Galeria Felix Gomez
c/ Moreria 6, tel. 954 225 320, open: Mon-Fri. 11.00-14.00/ 18.00-21.00 and on Saturday 11.00-14.00.
Galeria Full Art
C/ Madrid 4-Bajo 6, tel. 954 221 613, www.fullart.net, open Mon-Fri. 11.00-14.00/ 18.00-21.00, Saturdays 11.00-14.00.
Galeria Haurie
c/ Guzman el Bueno 9, tel. 954 225 726, www.galeriahaurie.com, open: Mon-Fri. 11.00-14.00/ 18.00-21.00, Saturday 11.00-14.00.
Galeria Rafael Ortiz
c/ Marmoles 12, tel. 954 214 874, www.galeriarafaelortiz.com, open Mon. 18.00-21.00, Wed-Fri. 11.00-13.30/ 18.00-21.00, Saturday 11.00-13.30.
Galeria Concha Pedrosa
c/ Torneo 46, tel. 954 901 194, open Mon-Fri. 18.30-21.00, Saturday 11.30-14.00.
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Basilica de la Macarena
c/ Becquer, 1. Open every day from 9.00 - 14.00 and 17.00 - 21.00.
Iglesia de Gran Poder
Plaza de San Lorenzo. The statue of Christ in this church was made in 1620 by Juan de Mesa and it is important in the Holy Week processions. Open every day except Friday from 8.00 - 13.00 and 18.00 - 21.00. Friday: 7.00 - 14.00 and 17.00 - 22.00.
Santa Ana
Calle Pureza, Triana. One of the oldest gothic churches in Seville (1276).
El Salvador
Plaza de El Salvador. Open Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays from 10.00-14.00. and 16.00. - 20.00. Price: 2 Euros. Call in advance on +34 954 595 405. The church was built in the 12th and 13th century (baroque style) on a site of a first Roman temple. In 9th century this place was Seville's main mosque before the Giralda was built.
www.colegialsalvador.org
Church of San Pedro
c/ Almirante Apodaca. This is 14th century Gothic church with a chapel that has Mudejar ceiling dating from 1379.
Church of Santa Catalina
c/ Almirante Apocada. A 14th century tower was modelled on the Giralda (Mudejar Style).
Iglesia de Santa Maria La Blanca
c/ Archeros. Open daily at 10.30 and 19.00 for Mass. This 13th century church was once one of the main four synagogues of Seville, built over a previous mosque. You can see here a Last Supper by Murillo and Descent from the Cross by Luis de Vargas.
Iglesia de Magdalena
c/ San Pablo. Open from 8.00 - 11.00 and 18.30 - 21.00. This is a Baroque church, richly ornated by mural and frescos of Lucas Valdes (the son of Juan de Valdes Lea) and Zurbaran.
Convent of San Leandro
Plaza de San Ildefonso
41003 Seville
Tel: 954 224 195
Selling candies: Yolks of San Leandro
Convent of Santa Ana
C/Santa Ana, 34
41002 Seville
Tel: 954 380 603
Candies: Yolks, Carmelite, Pestiños, Empanadillas, Chocolate and Almonds.
Convent of Santa Ines
C/Doña Maria Coronel, 5
41003 Seville
Tel: 954 223 145
Candies: Cortadillos, Bollitos of San Ines, Mantecados, Assorted variety of cakes and boxes.
Convent of San Clemente
Seville's oldest convent (13th century Mudejar Gothic style). Daughter of King Alfonso X was buried here. You can find here frescos by Valdes Leal and his son Lucas.
C/Santa Clara, 91
41002 Seville
Tel: 954 378 040
Candies: Rolls of Bethlehem, Perlitas of coffee, Mazapanes, Clementinos Cortadillos, Cakes of polvorón, Twisted rolls, Piñonadas, Mazapanes (five flavours: coffee, fresa, coco, piñon and pumpkin), Empanadillas of hojaldre, Rellenas de cidra and Cortadillos with wine and brandy.
Candies without sugar (with fructose or artificial sugar): cakes, Panallets, Coquitos and Almendritos.
Convent of Santa Maria of Socorro
C/Tavera Busts, 30
41003 Seville
Tel: 954 502 723
Candies: Pestiños, Amargillos, Crowns of almond, Mantecados, Cakes, Sultanas, Twisted rolls (Christmas), Doughnuts, Yolks of almond, Turroncillos of chocolate and Coco Delights.
Convent Madre de Dios
C/San Jose, 4
41004 Seville
Tel: 954 217 822
Candies: Arab Bocaditos, Naranjitos, Almendrados, hen, Bienmesabe, Stuffed dates of mazapán, Perrunillas, Bocaditos of almond and Empanadillas made to the furnace and stuffed with sweet potato or lemon with brandy aroma.
Convent of Santa Paula
15th century convent with a small museum
C/Santa Paula
41003 Seville
Tel: 954 536 330
Candies: Jams and jellies (19 varieties), Sweets of membrillo and Pimientos morrones in syrup. During Christmas Alfajores and Mozárabes.
MORE COMING SOON.
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Puente de Triana
Constructed as a first fixed bridge in Seville in 1852.
1992 Expo Bridges
Chapina Bridge
Built for 1992 Expo by Sevillian Jose Luis Manzanare Japon.
Barqueta Bridge
Designed by Juan j. Arenas and Marcos Pantaleon. It was made from 1 800 000 kilos of steel.
Cartuja Bridge
Designed by Fritz Leonhardt and Luis Vinuela. It is divided into three asymmetrical sections with a total length of 238 meters.
Bridge of the Delicias
Two mobile bridges, one designed for road and the other for rail traffic
Alamillo Bridge
Created in the shape of harp. designed by Santiago Calatrava.
San Laranzo-Camas Territorial Flyover
V Centenary Bridge
The longest bridge in Spain (2018 m). It commemorates the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America
You can find so called "tablaos" - professional flamenco shows that come with dinner or drink option. El Arenal on c/Rodo 7, (www.tablaoelarenal.com) has 2 shows, one at 21.30 and second at 23.30. Tickets cost around 30 Euros. Los Gallos at Plaza de Santa Cruz 1, has first show at 21.00 - 23.00, second at 23.30 - 1.30. (www.tablaolosgallos.com). El Patio Sevillano, Paseo Cristobal Colon 11, shows at 19.30, 21.30, 22.00 and 23.30, www.elpatiosevillano.com. El Palacio Andaluz, Avda. Ma Auxiliadora 18, www.elpalacioandaluz.com, shows at 19.00, 21.00, 22.00, 00.00.
Casa de la Memoria de Al-Andalus - c/ Ximenes Enciso 28, has concerts of flamenco, mudejar or sefardí music. The Casa aims at maintaining the cultural heritage of Al-Andalus. Every performance takes place in the patio of this 18th century palace. The shows are on every day at 21.00. For more information on concerts, telephone +34 954 560 670.
Café Cantante Sol at c/ Sol 5 in Santa Catalina has semi-professional shows where prices are much less than for tablaos (close to the apartment). Shows on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 21.00
La Carboneria
 c/ Levies 18 is my favorite option. It is free, has a great atmosphere with its front rustic bar with fireplace and piano as well as the back bar where the flamenco is held. Singers and dancers are not professionals, but they always give a great performance. The only drawback is that it can be quite crowded and touristy. More photos.
Other Alternative venues:
Casa Anselma, c/ Pages de Corro 49, Triana.
Sala La Fundicion, c/ Habana 5.
Sala Endanza, C/ San Luis 40.
Sala La Imperdible, Pza. San Antonio de Padua 9.
Sala espacio-Meteora, c/ Duque Cornejo 16.
Sala Cero, c/ Miguel del Cid 67.
Teatro Municipal Almeda, c/ Credito 11.
Teatro Central, c/ Jose Galvez, Isla de la Cartuja.
Isla Magica
is a theme park, so if you have kids they might enjoy it more than sight seeing. There are seven different zones: Seville, Gateway to the Indies, Quetzal, The Fury of the Gods, Gateway to America, Amazonia, The Pirate's Hideout, the Fountain of Youth and el Dorado (address: Isla de la Cartuja, Pabellon de Espana). Opening hours during Autumn: 11.00 - 21.00. Tickets: 22 Euros - 10. 50 Euros (children under 4 - free). Open until 1st November. Check out their web site www.islamagica.es or call 902 161 716.
Parque Acuatico Aquopolis
Avenida del Deporte, tel. 954 406 622, www.aquopolis.es, open from May to September from 11.00 - 20.00. Adults 12.90 Euros, children 8.90 Euros.
Zoo de Carmona
Open from 10.00 - 18.00 during Winter, tickets 4/3 Euros. Summer season 10.00 - 14.00. Address: Ctra. Carmona-Viso de Alcor, km. 0.5. Carmona, tel. 954 191 696, www.zoocarmona.com
Zoo de Sevilla
Open: 10.00 - 18.00 during winter, tickets 6/4 Euros. During summer 10.00 - 19.00, closed Mondays, tickets 14/9 Euros. During summer you can go on the longest roller coaster in Spain and remote controlled boats. Except Zoo, you can visit Amazon rainforest and the largest public collection of bonsai trees in Spain. Address: Ctra. Gillena - Las Pajanosas, km. 4.2, tel. 955 781 207.
Canada de los Pajaros
Visits by appointment. Open from 10.00 - sunset. This is the only private nature reserve in Spain with around 150 - 200 species of European birds. La Puebla del Rio, Ctra. Puebla - Isla Mayor, km 8, www.canadadelospajaros.com
Reserva Castillo de las Guardas
Finca Herrerias Bajas, Ctra. A-476, km 6.820, it opens from 10. 30 - 18.00, tickets 14/ 10 Euros. www.safarisreunidos.com
Trance de Aragon
Nature reserve. Ctra. Sevilla - Utera, km. 19, tel. 955 898 075. Open from 11.00 - 19.00, tickets 7.70 Euros.
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Las Minas, Ctra. Isla Mayor, km 0,800 Telephone: 955 750 678 Fax: 955 750 032 www.lasminasgolf.com  . It has 9 holes and there are plans to build another 18. It's not a bad golf course, but it is just fine, if you want a quick game close to Seville (30 km east from Seville). Other services: swimming pool, tennis and bridge.
Real Club de Golf Seville - 18 holes course (built in 1991), venue for the World Golf Championship in November 2004. This is a private club, for a round you will pay 85-120 Euros. Autovía Sevilla-Utrera, km 3,2 Telephone: 95 412 43 01, Fax: 95 412 42 29 Website: www.sevillagolf.com Email: reservas@sevillagolf.com. Other services: swimming pool, tennis and gym.
Real Club Pineda - Avda. Jerez, s/n Telephone: 954 611 400 Fax: 954 617 704 Website: www.rcpineda.com Email: informacion@rcpineda.com
Zaudin Golf - 18 holes (built in 1992). Other services: gym, tennis, horse riding. Ctra. Mairena-Tomares, km 1,5 Telephone: 954 154 159 Fax: 954 153 344 Email: zaudin@golf-andalucia.net www.clubzaudingolf.com
El Perro Andaluz - c/ Bustos Tavera 11 - is a very pleasant bar with live performances of flamenco, jazz, rock, reggae to Brazilian music. It gets quite crowded so if you want to have seat get there before 23.00, but standing up and kind of dancing close to the stage is enjoyable as well.
Nu Yor at c/ Marques de Paradas has a good choice of cocktails. This place is all about Latin American music and dancing (live bands playing during weekends).
La Bodeguita Antigua and Los Soportales - Plaza El Salvador. I always wonder passing this plaza why so many people are just standing there surrounded by motorcycles and where do they get the drinks from? Then I discovered that there are two small bars next to each other and I guess the people love the atmosphere of the plaza as well as cold beer from these two tiny bars.
El Capote - c/ Arjona
This outside bar is open from April to October. It is situated next to Triana bridge on the riverfront.
Hotel Dona Maria - c/ Don Remondo 19
The bar is located on the terrace with a beautiful views of the Cathedral.
More coming soon, but until then, Plaza Alfalfa, Calle Betis and Alameda de Hercules are always good spot for a drink or two.
The main shopping area in Seville is around Calle Sierpes, C/ Cuna and C/ Tetuan, which is just 5 minutes walk from the apartment. Most of the shops are closed during siesta (14.00 - 17.00) and on Sundays, but there are few markets you can visit on Sunday mornings.
Markets
Charco de la Pava (car park of Expo 1992 on Avenida Carlos III - next to a round building that looks like the "coliseum"). This flea market was moved from Alameda de Hercules. You can buy here lots of bric-a-brac from lamps, books, pictures, furniture to CDs, remote controls and clothes. Sunday mornings.
Plaza de Museo - great setting just in front of the Museo de Bellas Artes, you can buy here paintings, drawings from local artists. Prices are very reasonable. Sunday mornings.
Plaza del Cabildo - if you like collectionables such as postcards, books, coins, tins or magazine, this is great place for you! Sunday mornings.
Calle Feria - is famous for its Thursday morning antiques markets. I would say it is very similar to the one at Charco de la Pava. The only difference are more tourists and higher prices.
Food Markets - Triana (between streets San Jorge and Alfareria)
- Arenal (Calle Pastor y Landero)
- the closest food market to the apartment is Encarnacion (just behind Plaza de la Encarnacion) and another one on Calle Feria.
Ceramics - very good place to buy plates, jugs or pots is in Triana at C/ Antillano and C/ Campos.
Avenida 5 Cines at Marques de Paradas 15 (tel. 954 293 025) shows some international films in their original versions, mostly in English, French or German. Shows start usually at 17.00, then 21.30 and then at 23.00. Programmes of the films in Avenida 5 Cines and other cinemas in Seville can be found at www.cinentradas.com and time tables at www.abc.es/cines/ .
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Beaches close to Seville
Costa de la Luz - just about 1 hour drive by car from Seville is the natural sandy beach of Mazagon set against the cliffs (the beach is 3km from Mazagon town beside the Parador de Mazagon (hotel)). Before you enter the parking area there is a vast barbeque area under the trees with tables and seats. The beach has one restaurant which operates just during summer months with great sea food. There are showers and toilets as well. The beach is not crowded and has very relaxed atmosphere.
  
Punta Umbria is another beach as well one hour from Seville. It is much bigger than Mazagon and gets very crowded during July and August, but it does just fine for a short visit. There is as well a restaurant on the beach.
 A 94 km drive from Seville is Matalascanas, which is a fairly modern resort, but still very pleasant and has a long clean sandy beach with restaurants. Also, there is an 18 hole golf course at Matalascanas. More info at www.golfdunasdedonana.com.
 Bolonia beach is a bit further out of Seville, but this 2 hour drive is well worth the effort (it is situated 10 km down the coast from Zahara de los Atunes). It has a long sandy beach with restaurants and there are the Roman ruins of the former town of Baleo Claudia which you can visit for free if you are an EU citizen. Avoid the bank holiday weekend in May as the traffic could extend your journey to 3 hours.
Isla Cristina is an hour and half drive from Seville. The more busy beaches are  close to the towns Isla Cristina and La Antilla. There are couple of more peaceful ones in between: Playa de la Casita Azul, Playa Icona-Pesmar, El Hoyo and Playa Redondela. Most of them have toilets, showers and restaurant. There are as well 2 camp sites (www.campinggiralda.com). The picture is from Playa Icona - Pesmar which is popular with kite surfers.
For more information about Spanish beaches please see http://www.mma.es/costas/guia_playas/index.htm
Walking in Parque Natural Sierra Norte
 We recommend walking around Cazalla de la Sierra, San Nicolas del Puerto, Constantina, Cierro del Hierro and El Pedroso. A 3 hours walk called Las Laderas starts in Cazalla. It is very peaceful walking through these hills full of cork trees and dotted with little farms where you often see andalucian black pigs just lying by the streams. You can find more about these walks at www.andalucia.org, click on Tourist Atlas on the left side, then click on province Sevilla and then on Natural Spaces at the top of the page. Click on Sierra Norte and you can choose from trekking, rural or biking routes. More photos.
    
Another walk in Sierra Norte called Arroyo de las Cañas (3 hours) starts from El Pedroso (60 km from Seville). We do recommend this walk in mid April when you can admire the meadows full of wild flowers (the smell is amazing). This walk is very tranquil, you hardly meet anybody, taking you down dusty paths, through glades of cork trees, crossing some fords across the arroyo (stream) where pigs wallow.
Take a picnic with you.
www.elpedroso.org
    
Skiing in Sierra Nevada
If you stay longer in Seville during the Winter, and if you like skiing, Sierra Nevada is just 3 hours away. Pradollano skiing village is situated at 2100 meters and the ski lifts take you to about 3000 meters above the sea level where you can enjoy views of the Mediterranean. Most of the runs are red and blue and ski lifts are fast and modern. Weekends can be very crowded, but if you ski on the red runs, you can really enjoy yourself. Weather is most of the time very sunny and temperatures are very comfortable as well. You can get more information as well as book your accommodation at www.sierranevadaski.com. The ski pass costs 32 Euros the rental of skis and poles is about 15 Euros per day. If you are not really into skiing, you can try tobogganing, dog sledging or skidoos. If you cannot find an accommodation in Pradollano, you can always stay in Granada, 30 minutes from the village.
   
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Cities close to Seville
Granada, Cordoba, Cadiz - coming soon.
Ruta Betica Romana (old Via Augusta)
If you are into history, you can travel through old Via Augusta, which connects 13 cities of Seville, Cadiz and Cordoba provinces. From third to fifth century BC, the Ruta Bética was one of the territories annexed to the Roman Empire, which reached its peak by the end of first and during second century during the reign of two emperors - Trajano and Adriano, both born in Itálica.
First stop: Italica - Santiponce.
Visit Italica - Roman City, Roman Theatre (with capacity of 25 000 spectators - third largest amphitheatre in the world) and Traianeum Temple (open Tuesday to Saturday from 8.30 - 20.30 and Sunday/ holidays from 9.00 - 15.00) and Monasterio de San Isidoro del Campo, which was declared in 1872 a first Historic - Artistic Site of National Interest in Seville province (open Wednesday and Thursday 10.00 - 14.00, Friday and Saturday 10.00 - 14.00 and 17.30 - 20.30, Sunday and holiday 10.00 - 15.00).
Second stop; Carmo - Carmona.
Visit The Puerta De Sevilla, Puerta de Cordoba (fortified gateway) and The Roman Necropolis with Amphitheatre (contains more than 200 burials in sepulchral chambers excavated in the rock, remains of wall frescos, pillars and sculptures dating from the second century BC to the fourth century AD). Necropolis is opened from Tuesday to Friday from 9.00 - 17.00 and Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 - 14.00. Closed on Mondays and public holidays. Free entry for EU members. Address: Avda. Jorge Bonsor, 9. www.turismo.carmona.org
See pictures of Parador in Carmona.
Third Stop: La Luisiana.
Visit: Roman Baths
Fourth stop: Astigi - Ecija.
Visit Church of Santa Maria with Roman remains in its courtyard and Archaeological museum as well as Town hall with its Roman mosaic. More info www.ecija.es
Fifth stop: Carbvla - Almodovar del Rio.
Visit Castillo de Almodovar, opens from 11.00 - 14.30 and 16.00 - 20.00. Wednesdays free for EU members.
Sixth stop: Cordvba - Cordoba.
Seventh stop: Epora - Montoro.
Eighth stop: Almedinilla - El Ruedo.
Ninth stop: Vrso - Osuna.
www.ayto-osuna.es
Tenth stop: Martia - Marchena.
Eleventh stop: Hasta Regia - Jerez.
www.turismojerez.com
Twelfth stop: Gades - Cadiz.
www.cadizturismo.com www.cadizayto.es/turismo
Thirteenth stop: Baelo Clavdia - Tarifa.
www.elestrecho.com/arte-sur
More info coming soon.
Ronda
Ronda is about 2 hours drive from Seville. It has a spectacular cliff-top setting with 100 meters deep El Tajo gorge and beautiful hills around it. Although, it is a bit touristy, it still retains its tranquillity and peacefulness in the old town and you really get a great mountain like feel. If you want to treat yourself, we recommend Restaurante Albacara in Hotel Montelirio at Tenorio 8, tel. 952873855. www.hotelmontelirio.com. It has great views over the gorge, friendly staff and food is absolutely fabulous. They offer fresh fish and all dishes have modern twist to the Spanish cuisine. Extensive wine list and best of all try banana and passion fruit dessert (3 course lunch + drinks: 80 Euros for 2 people, 1 night at the hotel 100 Euros).
 
El Rocio and National Park Donana
A 78 km drive from Seville lies the village of El Rocio. For me, this is the quintessential Spanish village - with a beautiful church standing in the foreground as you approach, grazing horses to the side, little white houses with colourful shutters and gates, all standing in contrast with some derelict buildings. In many respects, this village has a Mexican feel with its dusty sandy streets, people riding horses and boys showing off on their loud motorbikes.
Legend has it that the Virgin Mary appeared in El Rocio in the 13th Century, and more recently on 2 occasions in the last 20 years. As a result Romeria del Rocio (Pilgrimage) is held every year in the 7th weekend after Easter. More than 90 brotherhoods and other believers travel on horse or foot to the village of El Rocio, where celebrations last until Monday morning.
   
Church of Nuestra Senora del Rocio
The national park covers about 507 sq km and is world renowned for its wetlands and bird watching. Access to the national park is limited. You will need to call and book a paid guided tour. For more information, please see http://parquenacionaldonana.com (contact Centro de Visitantes el Acebuche, which is about 12 km south from El Rocio, Centro de Visitantes Jose Antonio Varverde - 60 km from El Rocio or tour operators organizing trips to Donana National Park at Sanlucar de Barrameda). The tours last for 4 hours and people are transported in terrain vehicles (they offer walking tours, horse riding, boat trips or bird watching tours. Prices are from 9 to 90 Euros and the number of people in the groups range from 8 o 50. More info about active holidays see www.donana.es ). But you can still wander by yourself in the woodlands of Coto del Rey starting at the north-eastern edge of the village.
Other useful web sites: www.turismodedonana.com www.donanaeduca.com www.donana.com www.rutasdedonana.com www.vetalapalma.es
 
Arab Baths
 c/ Aire 15, tel. 955 010 025/26, www.airedesevilla.com, open from 10.00am - 2.00am. You can treat yourself to a thermal bath and aromatherapy for 18 Euros (90 minutes). If you add a 15 minutes massage it will cost you all together 24 Euros. You should start with a warm bath, then use the cold pool, followed by hot bath, then jacuzzi, salt bath and aromatherapy shower. In between you can relax in the rest room, drinking cold mint tea. If you booked a massage, you get a wrist band, so assistants can find you during your 2 hour session. They provide towels, slippers and dressing gowns. Soap is available in the showers, but I would recommend bringing all other toiletries with you as well as hairdryer. On your way out you can stop at the tea shop, and have a cake or an alcoholic drink. You can book as well for different types of massage, exfoliation, etc. Booking recommended. More photos.
Teatro de la Maestranza - Paseo Colon 22, www.teatromaestranza.com. If your Spanish is not very good, you can still enjoy classical concerts, ballet or operas.
Paintball - El Camping Oroma, Alcala de Guadaira (10 minutes from Seville) www.paintballdivision.com
Swimming pools in Seville - C.D Alcosa - Ctr. Parque Alcosa, price: 3.72 Euros, tel. 954252434, open: Sat-Sun: 12.00 - 20.00.
- C.D Tiro de Linea, C/ Lora del Rio 1, tel. 954240304, open: Sat.-Sun.: 12.00 - 20.00, price: 3.72 Euros.
- C.D Rochelambert, Av. Dona Francisquita, tel. 954922732, Open: Sat. - Sun.: 12.00 - 19.00, price: 3.72 Euros.
- C.D Entreflores, C/ Flor de Retama, tel. 954444556, open: Tues. - Fr.: 14.00-20.00, Sat.- Sun: 12.00 - 21.00, price: 4.30 Euro.
- La Rinconda - Av. 28 Febrero and Av. Galileo Galiei, tel. 955798639, open: Mon.-Fr.: 12.15-18.15 and Sat.-Sun.: 11.30-19.30, price: 4.50 Euros.
- Tomares - c/ Solana, tel. 954151684, open: Mon. - Fr.: 12.00-19.30 and Sat.-Sun: 12.00-20.00, price: 3.70 Euros.
- Camas - C/ Buen Aire, tel. 955980303, every day12.00-19.00, price: 3 Euros.
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