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Hostelworld Guide for Seville The Essentials Climate

Getting There Known as the 'frying pan of Spain', Seville


experiences extremely hot summers and mild
winters. The hottest months are July and August
By air: Seville has good connections to other when temperatures regularly climb above 30°C. It
European cities and the airport is located 12km is also extremely dry in these months with little or
north east of the city centre. A bus connecting the no rainfall. Things begin to cool down in September
airport to the city centre departs every 30 minutes when it also begins to experience more rainfall.
between 5.45am and 11.45pm. The journey last 30
minutes approximately and a single journey costs
2.10.

By train: Seville's main train station is Estación de


Santa Justa. It has good rail connections with other
parts of Spain.

By bus: Travelling to Seville by bus, you will arrive


in either Estación Plaza de Armas or Estación de
Autobuses Prado de San Sebastián.

Getting Around

On foot: Seville's city centre is compact and you


When people discuss what Spanish city you get to experience the 'real' Spain, where the streets are
deserted during siesta time, Flamenco music rings through the streets at night and tapas bars abound
can visit many of the city's main attractions on foot. Good to know...
every corner, they regularly refer to Seville. This city in the south of Spain bears all these trademarks. It's
also home to one of Europe's most breathtaking cathedrals and has a Moorish royal palace right in the By tram: The newest mode of public transport in Language: Spanish
heart of the city centre. And as it's such a prominent university city, attracting students from all four Seville, at the moment there is one line operating Currency: Euro
corners of the globe, it gets into full swing every night once the sizzling sun sets. with more planned. Electricity: 220 Volts, AC/50Hz
Telephone Codes: +34 (Spain), 95 (Seville)
Emergency Codes: Ambulance 061 / Fire 080 /
By bus: There are five bus routes which are useful Police 091
for tourists in Seville - these are numbered C1-C5 Time Zone: Central European Time (GMT +1)
and operate in a circular route. Central Post Office: Avenida de la
Constitución 32
Main Tourist Office: Avenida de la
Useful phrases Constitución 21-B
In this Guide...
Hello: Hola
Useful Information Goodbye: Adios Embassies / Consulates
After Dark Please: Por favor
Places to Eat Thank you: Gracias
You're welcome: De nada USA: +34 95 421 8751
Top Attractions UK: +34 95 415 5018
Budget Tips Yes: Si
No: No Canada: +34 91 423 3250*
Where to Shop Australia: +34 95 422 0971
Of course: De acuerdo
Excuse me: Perdona South Africa: +34 91 436 3780*
How are you€: Como estas€ Ireland: +34 95 469 0689
Open: Abierto Germany: +34 95 423 0204
Closed: Cerrado Italy: +34 91 423 3300*
What is your name€: Cual es tu nombre€ New Zealand: + 34 91 523 0226*
My name is...: Mi nombre es... France: +34 95 429 3200
How much€: Cuanto Cuesta€
May I have the bill€: Me puede traer la cuenta€ *Embassy in Madrid

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Cheap Eats After Dark Don't Miss Mark Your Calendar

Puerta de la Carne, Santa Maria la Blanca 36, La Carbonería, Calle Levies 18, Barrio de Santa Plaza de Espana, Avenida de Isabel la Catolica, January - Parade of the Three Wise Men Taking
Barrio de Santa Cruz With cuttlefish, prawns, hake Cruz No trip to Seville is complete without going to Huerta de la Salud This enormous square, just place at sunset on the 5th of January, children in
and more variations to choose from, this restaurant a Flamenco show. As many places staging it are south of the city centre, is the city's most particular love this festival thanks to the Three Wise
in Barrio Santa Cruz is perfect for fish lovers. The quite touristy (and expensive), sample some breathtaking open space. Take the time out to walk Men who arrive in a glistening carraige, giving out
seats outside fill up quickly, proving that it's an Fla menco danc ing in t his bar w her e night ly around the different alcoves around the square toys and sweets to the city's children.
extremely popular place to eat. If you're having performances are staged free of charge in the large which are dedicated to various towns and cities
difficulty choosing what type of fish you fancy, opt for area out back. Stay late and you might be treated to throughout the country. You can also visit the February/March - Carnival Seville's carnival is
'veriado' which is a selection of all the above and a more intimate performance in the front. Open military museum which is on the square. held just before the beginning of Lent every year
more. Open daily from 8.30pm-12.30am nightly from 8pm-3am; Flamenco shows nightly at and sees parades, dances and sometimes a
10.30pm. 'carnival queen' contest take place.
La Mia Tana, Calle Perez Galdos 24, Alfalfa Just The jewel in the crown
seconds from the bars in Alfalfa, this pizzeria has Catedral, Calle Cuesta del Rosario 12, El Centro March/April - Semana Santa Semana Santa (Holy
over 30 pizzas to choose from with prices that are as While the first thing to greet you as you walk into Week) is one of Seville's (and Andalucia's) most
easy to digest as the pizzas themselves. For those this club is a bed, rest is the last thing you'll want to spectacular festivals. Beginning on Palm Sunday
who don't feel like the Italian specialty there are a do here. Attracting a young 20-something crowd, and running until Good Friday, the city sees
selection of pasta options on the menu as well as chart tunes are what can be heard pumping from processions and more.
Mexican ones like quesadillas and burritos too. the speakers here. Open nightly from 11pm-5am;
Open daily from 1pm-12.30am (until 2am Fri & Sat). admission charge.
April - Feria de Abril Another huge festival, this
one takes place two weeks after Semana Santa.
El Cordobes, Santa Maria la Blanca 18-20, Barrio There are events staged around the city, with the
de Santa Cruz With a menu that consists of both Gay / Lesbian Seville climax being a huge fireworks display that lights up
tapas and 'bocadillos' (sandwiches), El Cordobes is the Sevillian sky.
a great budget option. They also have a hot 'dish of While Seville's gay scene is quieter than in
the day' and you can get paella here too. Open daily some of its counterparts, there are still a
from 11am-1am. number of gay bars. Hércules Mítico (Alameda June - Corpus Christi Every June on the feast of
de Hércules 93) is one of the city's known gay Corpus Christi (11th June) the city's balconies are
Seville Cathedral & La Giralda, Plaza del covered with flowers and locals eat 'churros' - sweet
bars while El Hombre y El Oso (Calle Amor de Triunfo, Barrio de Santa Cruz Seville's
Dios 32) is another pub also busy. On Paseo de strips of batter.
A true Spanish delicacy cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in the
Colón near the Triana bridge you will find many world, is breathtaking. Built between 1402 and
gay bars, such as Flamingo Lounge, Glassy 1575 beside La Giraldo (bell tower), the climb to September - Feria de San Miguel While this
and Isbiliyya. the top for the views is easier than in other festival surrounds bullfighting which may not be to
cathedals due to the lack of steps. Instead you everyone's liking, there are other festivities staged
climb a series of inclines Open Mon-Sat also, such as traditional flamenco performances
Bar Antigüedades, Argote de Molina 40, Barrio 11am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-6pm; admission 7.50 and more.
de Santa Cruz It isn't often you walk into a bar to
find countless parts of mannequins hanging from September/October - Seville Flamenco Biennial
the ceiling while people chat away without batting Torre del Oro/Museo Naval, Paseo de Colón, El While it isn't staged every year, there's no getting
an eyelid. This is what makes this bar, just seconds Arenal Originally a watchtower that marked the away from the fact that when it does take place it is
from the cathedral, one of the most unique in edge of the city, this tower is one of Seville's the largest flamenco dancing festival in the world.
Europe. While it really gets going at weekends, it's best-known landmarks. Today it houses the naval
only these dummies you will find hanging from the museum where you'll find a series of compasses,
rafters. Open nightly from 9pm-2am. maps and more. Open Tues-Sun 10am-2pm, Sat & November - International Jazz Festival Staged in
Sun 11am-2pm; admission 2. both Seville and Granada, this annual jazz festival
Los Coloniales, Plaza Crist de Burgos 19, annually attracts the world's largest jazz acts from
Alfalfa Tapas bars are ten to a penny in Seville, Bar Las Teresas, Calle Santa Teresa 2, Barrio de both home and abroad.
and you'll pass by many as you walk the streets Santa Cruz Another tapas bar, this one is just as Real Alcazar, Patio de Banderas, Barrio de Santa
of Seville. But this one is that little bit cheaper suited to a quiet glass of wine as it is a portion of Cruz Dating back to the 14th century, Seville's
the Spanish snack. As you walk in to see the cured palaces in the centre of the city are amazing December - Nochebuena & Navidad Illuminating
than the rest but still offering quality tapas. Worth lights light up Seville's streets for the period leading
the extra walk. Open daily from 12.30pm-1am. ham hanging from the ceiling you know this is as examples of Moorish architecture. Strolling through
traditional as it gets. Open daily from the grounds is a must-do in Seville, as is exploring up to Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) and Navidad
10am-5pm/6pm-12am. the palace gardens. Open 9am-7.30pm Mon-Sat, (Christmas Day). Stalls sell roasted chestnuts and
Sun 9.30am-5pm; admission 7.50. nativity scenes are set up throughout the city too.
La Parrilla de Maria de Colores, Calle Perez
Galdos 22, Alfalfa As Argentinean restaurants are Big Ben, Calle Betis 54, Triana Arguably the
famed for their steaks, you may be disappointed to liveliest bar on the colourful Calle Betis just across Isla Mágica, Pabellón de España, Isla de la December - Nochevieja In front of Seville's
see a lack of fillet steaks on the menu here. Steak the River Guadalquivir, this small bar has regular Cartuja Seville's very own theme park is full of 'Ayuntamiento' (city hall) is where thousands gather
(just not fillet) is still on the menu, as is chicken, drinks promotions luring students and backpackers rollercoasters and more, suiting those who prefer the each year on New Year's Eve to ring in the new
pork, and beef. Make sure to leave some room for a in. They even have a small stage if you feel like more modern attraction. Open daily from year. As the twelve bells ring, the tradition is to eat
pancake. Open daily from 8pm-2am. performing after one too many. Open nightly from 11am-midnight; admission 28. a grape with each bell!
9pm-3am.

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Neighbourhood Watch Retail Therapy Budget Tips A Day in Seville...

El Arenal Situated on the east side of Seville's River Calle de Velazquez, El Centro One of Seville's Chill out in Seville's Parque de Maria If you want Begin your day in the city at its best known
Guadalquivir, this was once a port in the city. A great premier shopping strips, this pedestrianised street in to relax for a couple of hours away from the square - Plaza de Espana. Walk from alcove
way to explore it is by walking down the banks of the the centre of the city is home to some of the world's sunshine under a tree, Parque de Maria across from to alcove before exploring the military
river, and as you go down you'll pass by the city's best-known brands. This includes Footlocker, Plaza de Espana is the perfect place. Here over museum on the square.
bullring and 'Torre del Oro'. All this while watching Mango, H&M, Berksha, Pimkee, Bodyshop and Zara 3,000 trees shade walkways, fountains and more.
tourists sail up and down the river in cruise boats. If (there are two of them in fact). If you've got money to
you want to see the city from the river but from a burn and want to treat yourself to something in Journey into the centre of the city to visit
different perspective you can rent out pedal boats on Seville, this is where to do go. Seville's cathedral, the third largest cathedral
the banks. On your bike in Europe and the largest Gothic cathedral in
the world.
El Jueves Market, Calle Feria, La Macarena
Barrio de Santa Cruz Arguably Seville's most Seville's oldest flea market can be found just north of
charming neighbourhood, Barrio de Santa Cruz is 'El Centro' on Calle Feria. Held every Thursday Go for lunch in Los Coloniales on Plaza Crist
the city's old Jewish quarter. Here you will find a morning, while you might not find that much to make de Burgos in Alfalfa. Of the countless tapas
charming mix of houses, churches, tapas bars, you part with your hard-earned Euro, you may pick bars in Seville, this is one of the cheapest
restaurants and shops. Small enough to walk around up something or other. Open Thursdays from (but the tapas is still good!)
in a few hours, it's hard to get lost in it thanks to the 8am-1pm/2pm.
cathedral which dominates this part of the city. After your lunch digests make your way back
El Cortes Ingles, Plaza Duque De La Victoria 8, El to Barrio del Santa Cruz to walk through
Centro One of many found in various locations Seville's ancient Moorish palace Real
Alcazar (below).
Heyyyyyyyy... throughout central Seville (most of them are in 'El
Centro'), El Cortes Ingles is the Spanish department
store found in all major cities. In them they sell
everything from CDs to kitchen utensils to clothes to Rent a bike for a few hours At different
books, while the top floor is usually where you'll find locations throughout Seville you will see red
the store's café. Open Mon-Sat 10am-10pm. bicycles available for renting. If you think you
may want to avail of one of these bikes, this is
how it works - you buy a short-term subscription
Trains, planes and automobiles for 5 using your credit card. Then to rent a bike
for 0-30 minutes is free, to rent one for between
30mins-90mins is 1, and then every hour after
that is 2. Not a lot to pay if you want to see a lot
of the city in a short space of time.

La Macarena Yes, this is the Spanish Visit Museo Historica Militar on Plaza de Espana Upon leaving the Alcazar chill out for a few
neighbourhood that inspired a novelty song If watching the Matrix wasn't enough to make you go hours and stroll the streets of Seville's city
released back in 1996 by 'Los del Rio' that VH1 and buy lots of guns, a visit to this war museum just centre, going down Calle Rioja, Calle de
named 'Greatest One-Hit Wonder of All Time'. It might. Located on two floors, it's packed with toy Velazquez and more.
is in this part of Seville that you will encounter soldiers, old army uniforms, guns, canons and
the best preserved remaining portion of the city grenades used over years among other things. A Go for an early evening beer or glass of wine
walls (pictured above). Other points of interest good exucse to get away from the sun if nothing in Bar de las Terasas, another of Seville's
here are the Virgen de la Macarena statue in the else. Open Mon-Fri from 9am-2pm, Sat 10am-2pm; best-known tapas bars.
Basilica de la Macarena and the area's market. admission free.
Plaza de Armas Shopping Centre, El Centro
Found just minutes from the banks of the River Located beside each other on Calle Perez
Guadalquivir, this shopping centre is housed in Visit Seville's churches Like in many European Galdos are two restaurants - one does pizza,
Triana Just across the River Guadalquivir from an old train station. Hanging from the roof is a cities, many of Seville's most beautiful buildings are the other does steak. Grab your tea before
cental Seville, Triana, like La Macarena, is a model airplane, making it one of Spain's more its churches, which are also free to enter. This going out for the night.
residential and mainly working class part of town. It unique shopping centres. Here you'll find clothes includes Basilica de Jesus del Gran Poder (Plaza de
has been said in the past that this is where shops, cafés and the 'Buddha Bar'. Open daily San Lorenzo) and Basilica de la Macarena (Calle
Flamenco music originated. Those visiting Seville from 10am-6pm (shops)/close (bar). Becquer), both north of the city centre. 'La Carbonería' on Calle Levies in Barrio de
will make the journey for one reason - to go bar Santa Cruz puts on free Flamenco shows
hopping along Calle Betis on the banks of the river. nightly at 10.30pm. Check out a performance
See two top attractions for free Two of Seville's of the traditional Spanish dance.
Calle Rioja, El Centro Another of downtown top attractions are free one day a week. The first of
El Centro Seville's city centre is a maze of Seville's pedestrianised shopping streets, this one is these is Seville Cathedral which is free on Sundays
pedestrianised streets that attract some of the smaller and stores are aimed at the more affluent when mass is held. The second is Torre del Oro Finish the night off bar hopping along Calle
best-known retail brands in the world along with natives of the city. This is thanks to designer stores which is free on Tuesdays. Plan your visit round then Betis across the river in Triana. Check out
lesser-known ones also. Among them are cafés, such as Massimo Dutti and other well-known names. to save some euro. 'Big Ben', 'La Cartula', 'Alambique' and
bars and churches too. 'Fundicion '.

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