Seville in Spring – The City That Stole Our Hearts

From the moment we arrived, Seville had us. The mix of Moorish architecture, leafy courtyards, and colourful tiled buildings makes you want to slow down and just enjoy it. It’s one of those places where every turn reveals something new and interesting.

One of our favourite spots was the Plaza de España—absolutely stunning and even bigger than we expected. It’s a huge semi-circle with bridges, fountains, and tiled benches for each Spanish province. We later found out it was used as a filming location for Star Wars, and it totally makes sense—it’s got that epic feel. Our photos really don’t do it justice.

Just next door is Maria Luisa Park, which was a nice break from the busy streets. It's full of shady trees, fountains, and quiet corners to sit with a drink. You can explore by horse-drawn carriage or hire a “Cyclotour”—a pedal-powered car for 2, 4, or even 6 people. It looked fun, but we ran out of time and decided to save it for next time.

What We Missed (and Plan to See Next Time)

We’d hoped to do a guided tour of the Real Alcázar, Seville Cathedral, and La Giralda, but left it too late—everything was fully booked during our stay. Instead, we jumped on the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, which was actually a great way to get our bearings and spot the places we wanted to explore more.

We’ll definitely be more organised next time—The Real Alcázar looks amazing. It’s a royal palace known for its detailed tilework, peaceful gardens, and a mix of Islamic, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture. Definitely one for the list.

The Seville Cathedral is huge and impressive even from the outside. Inside is supposed to be just as grand, and climbing La Giralda bell tower gives you panoramic views across the whole city.

Flamenco… Not Quite Our Thing

We booked a small flamenco show tucked away in a side street theatre. It was described as authentic, passionate, and intimate—dancing, guitar, and singing. And while I know it’s a big part of the local culture, it just wasn’t for us. It felt more like wailing and clapping than music or dance, and at €50 each, we left feeling a bit underwhelmed. But that’s travel—some things hit the mark, and some don’t. If you're an opera or flamenco fan, you might love it.

The weather in May was spot on—mid 20s °C, warm enough for exploring but not too hot. It cooled down a little in the evenings, so it’s worth packing a light jacket or jumper.

Seville has that great mix of history, culture, good food and a relaxed vibe. There’s so much to see, but it doesn’t feel rushed or chaotic. It’s definitely somewhere we’d love to return to—with a bit more time and a few more bookings made in advance!

We combined Córdoba and Seville into one trip, travelling between the two by Spain’s brilliant high-speed train network—fast, easy, relatively cheap and way more relaxing than driving. We finished off the trip with four days by the beach in Roche, just south of Cádiz for some well-earned R&R, which felt completely justified after clocking up 25 miles on foot in four days. Safe to say, our feet got a proper workout.