A narrow city street with a clock tower in the background

Seville

Seville is the capital of Andalusia, known for the Real Alcázar, its Gothic cathedral and flamenco in Triana. It suits a trip built on palaces, tapas and festivals.

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Seville is the capital of Andalusia, on the lower Guadalquivir River in southwest Spain. Its historic center has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987. The Real Alcázar is a palace and garden complex, and its Mudéjar palace was built for Pedro I in the 1360s. Next to it stands the cathedral, a huge Gothic building among the biggest of its style anywhere. Its bell tower, the Giralda, was once the minaret of an Almohad mosque. Across the river, Triana is considered a birthplace of flamenco.

AVE trains run from Madrid to Seville-Santa Justa. Holy Week and the April Fair are the city's best-known festivals, and the fair takes place about two weeks after Holy Week. Summer is very hot, with July and August highs around 36 °C, so plan outdoor sights for the morning. People move from bar to bar for tapas such as fried seafood, spinach with chickpeas and jamón ibérico. Plan two to three days for the center and Triana, and add a day for Itálica, a Roman city about 7 km away in Santiponce.

Seville in five

Book beds early for Holy Week and the April FairTourist accommodation is limited after recent restrictions on flats rented to tourists, and the city had about 269 hotels in 2025. Book early for these two weeks.
Plan July and August days around the heatDaily highs often pass 35 °C in July and August, and days above 40 °C occur several times a year. Visit outdoor sights in the morning and carry water.
Check ozone levels if you have asthmaOzone pollution episodes are a concern in Seville because the city council has no contingency plan. Sensitive travelers, including people with asthma, should check conditions before going out.
Take the AVE from Santa Justa to MadridAVE high-speed trains run from Seville-Santa Justa to Madrid and other Spanish cities. Trains do not cross the border to Portugal, so for Lisbon take a bus from Plaza de Armas.Getting around
See Plaza de España before access closesThe plaza is free to enter, but access closes from about 10 pm. Boats can be seen on its canal, which is about 515 metres long.

Things to do in Seville

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Museum · SevilleFlamenco Dance MuseumBook tickets ahead if you plan to attend a performance.

Museum · SevilleHospital de la CaridadConsider visiting on Monday for free entry.

Museum · SevilleCasa de PilatosBuy tickets online in advance, especially if you want to join the upper-floor tour.

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Need to know

Currency: Euro (EUR)
Entry: Visa-free Schengen short stays for many passports; check the entry rules before you fly Read more
Emergency: 112 for police, fire and ambulance
Tipping: Not expected; leaving small change or rounding up the bill is common
Time: UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 in summer (CET/CEST, daylight saving)

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JanuaryClear6 rainy daysHigh16°Low7°Mild, rainy
FebruaryClear5 rainy daysHigh18°Low8°Mild, rainy
MarchPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh20°Low9°Spring, Holy Week
AprilPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh23°Low12°April Fair
MayClear4 rainy daysHigh28°Low15°Warm, dry
JuneClear2 rainy daysHigh33°Low19°Hot, long days
JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh38°Low21°Very hot, Velá
AugustClear1 rainy dayHigh38°Low22°Very hot
SeptemberClear3 rainy daysHigh32°Low19°Still hot
OctoberClear6 rainy daysHigh28°Low17°Rains start
NovemberClear7 rainy daysHigh20°Low11°Mild, rainy
DecemberClear7 rainy daysHigh17°Low9°Mild, wettest

Average daily high and low in Seville, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Right now in Seville

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 19°
Humidity: 51%
Wind: 5 km/h
Chance of rain: 0%

Seville

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Monday, November 2

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Today27°12°0%Monday: Partly cloudy. High 27°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 0%.
Tue24°11°0%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 0%.
Wed24°15°18%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 18%.
Thu23°9°13%Thursday: Fog. High 23°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 13%.
Fri23°12°18%Friday: Cloudy. High 23°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 18%.
Sat24°12°21%Saturday: Rain. High 24°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 21%.
Sun21°17°70%Sunday: Rain. High 21°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 70%.

Updated 09:36 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 0.8961 EUR

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What's on in Seville

Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city

Events calendar

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Every year

Feb–MarCarnival of CádizCádiz, a day trip

Day trips by train

Itálicaabout 7 km away in SantiponceA Roman city with a well-preserved amphitheatre, and the birthplace of emperors Trajan and Hadrian.
Carmonaabout 33 km awayA historic town with 18 monuments on the Bienes de Interés Cultural list and a protected Roman necropolis.
Doñana National Parksouthwest of the city, toward the coastMarshlands that the wider urban area reaches toward.

Before you go to Seville

eSIM for SevilleMaps and transit apps on the moveRead the guide

Travel insurance for SpainCover for a missed train or a fallRead the guide

Money and cardsCash, cards and tipping habitsRead the guide

Where to stay in SevilleHotels and the tourist flat rulesRead the guide

Rules for Seville, checked

Most non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Check the entry rules on the official site before you book.
Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Spain.
Ask about export licences before you buy antiques or art to take out of the EU, since some cultural objects need one.

Plan around Seville

Andalucía

Seville within the wider region of Andalusia

Read the guide Festivals and processions

Holy Week, the April Fair and the July Velá in Triana

Read the guide Getting around Seville

AVE, Metro, MetroCentro tram, city buses and bike hire

Read the guide Visas and entry

Schengen short stays and what to check before you fly

Read the guide Money and costs

Cards, cash and typical prices for a Seville trip

Read the guide Where to stay

Neighborhoods and the rules on tourist flats

Read the guide

Seville FAQ

Is Seville worth visiting?

Yes for old palaces, flamenco and a riverside walk. The Cathedral, the Alcázar and the General Archive of the Indies are close together in the historic center, so the core of the city is easy to cover on foot.

How many days do you need in Seville?

Two to three days covers the Cathedral, the Alcázar and Triana. Add a day trip to Itálica or Carmona if you want Roman sites or a town outside the city.

How do you get from Madrid to Seville?

By AVE high-speed train, which runs from Madrid to Seville-Santa Justa. Check the timetable and fares on the operator's site before you book, since they change.

Is Holy Week in Seville worth seeing?

Yes if you want processions. The city has 54 local brotherhoods that carry floats through the week, and the April Fair follows about two weeks later.

Is Seville too hot in summer?

For long days out, yes. July and August daily highs are around 36 °C and sometimes pass 40 °C. Sightseeing works best in the morning, with a midday break in shade.

Can you visit Itálica on the way to Seville?

Itálica is about 7 km from the city in Santiponce, so it is a short trip out rather than a stop on the way in. It is a Roman city with a well-preserved amphitheatre.