Sevilla is a city that dreams are made of. Brimming with gorgeous florals, stunning artwork and incredible music this Andalusian town is beautiful and shouldn’t be forgotten behind the larger Spanish cities of Madrid and Barcelona. Keep on reading below to see my perfect 3 day itinerary in Sevilla. Check out my vlog here as well, for your inspiration.
If you’re looking for another area to visit following Sevilla, look no further than my post regarding my favourite Andalusian small towns to visit, only a few hours away. It is the perfect region to road trip for natural beauty, white-painted villages and delicious food.
When to Visit
Personally, I think the best time to visit is late Spring – early Summer. The florals are out and blooming, it is warm but not stifling hot, and busy but not overwhelming. We visited in May and it was perfect.
Accommodation
On the whole, I found visiting Sevilla relatively affordable compared to my holidays in other European countries like France or Italy. There is a plethora of accommodation here that work for any budget, but I will say if travelling in a group I found most hotel rooms seemed to be only for 2 people (i.e one bed, not many with 2 beds). We ended up at a central Airbnb with a rooftop patio.
Transportation
Due to its smaller size, Sevilla is a very walkable city. Other than the journey to/from the airport and train station, we walked everywhere. If you prefer to not walk, they also have extensive public transportation in the form of trams, busses, and trains.
Day 1
- My biggest recommendation for your first day is to walk a TON. We walked through the Jardines de Murillo, Parque de María Luisa and visited the Plaza de España.
- After exploring the ample amount of gardens, head to to a bar or restaurant for some afternoon tapas and drinks.
- Following your tapas, check out the Museum of Fine Arts. Other than closing early on Sundays and closed on Mondays, this museum is open until 9pm, and is very cheap. Set within an ornate, 17th century palace, it is filled with stunning Greco and Velazquez artwork and beautiful interior courtyards, a common theme in Andalusian architecture.
- Depending on how tired you feel, go out for an evening meal or enjoy one at home on a patio.
Day 2
- Open everyday from 9am – 6pm, the Casa de Pilatos is a beautiful 16th century Andalusian palace not to miss. Brimming with Greek and Roman statues, the interior courtyards are magnificent, the architecture delightfully intricate. Interestingly, it is still the permanent residence of the Duke of Medinaceli.
- From the Casa de Pilatos, we walked across town on the bridge to the Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo. I found the variety in art here quite impressive; from more modern paintings to a whole exhibit focused on death to a shrine dedicated to the church – it really had it all. The juxtaposition between the more modern art and the church that held a lot of the work made it an incredibly dramatic and quiet experience. We really were the only ones here! If you’re looking for a quieter, quainter art experience compared to some of the other palaces in town I I highly recommmend visiting here.
- In the evening, we went to the see a Flamenco show. I had never been to one before but it was incredibly fascinating to watch, with 2 dancers on stage, one singer and one guitarist. The show is very intimate and only viewed by 20-30 people.
Day 3
- Enjoy the quiet mornings with a nice pastry and coffee in one of the many cafes sprinkled throughout the city. We also ventured into the Catedral de Sevilla, and found it less busy in the morning versus in the afternoon.
- On Sundays, there is a delightful quaint street market about a block away from the Cathedral, which had a plethora of vintage postcards, pins, and prints.
- To cap off our last day in Sevilla, we visited the Royal Alcázar for the afternoon. Alike the rest of the architecture in Sevilla, this is a stunning, ornate palace with so many intricacies and tapestries and tunnels and endless gardens. There was even a maze like what we see in Saltburn, but with quite a few peacocks as well. It started to rain quite a bit so we ended up reading / journalling in the open air cafe while it rained. Overall, the Royal Alcázar is definitely the show-stopping piece of Sevilla and I would recommend booking tickets ahead of time. It is possible to get them the day of but you will have to wait in line.
- For our final meal, we decided to check out conTenedor, a farm-to-table style restaurant. Focused on fresh, local ingredients, the food was phenomenal and not outrageously expensive. We shared several plates from their rotating menu. Genuinely the best pork I’ve ever had. Highly, highly recommend.
