Seville City Breaks - Travel Guide

The southern Spanish city of Seville is a remarkably diverse and exciting destination for a holiday or a short city break. Seville has a great cultural heritage and history, having been occupied by the Moors for around 500 years, who contributed significantly to the architectural style. Seville is the cultural, economic and artistic centre of southern Spain and is the capital of Andalusia. The enormous gothic cathedral in Seville is one of the largest in the world and is a superb example of its kind, from the towering spires to the beautifully ornate and lavish interior.

The equally impressive Alcazar is a Moorish palace, which was under construction from as early as the 12th century and is another of Seville’s popular tourist attractions. In and around the impressive historical centre of Seville, Hotels and Apartments cater for a range of budgets and preferences. Hotels in Seville attract visitors throughout the year thanks to the magnificent Mediterranean climate of the region, which enjoys hot summers and very mild winters. The assorted attractions and sights of the city combined with the superb weather ensure cheap Flights to Seville are always in high demand.

When you book into accommodation in Seville, you have the opportunity to enjoy not only the wonderful city itself, but also the fantastic beaches of the Costa Del Sol along the south coast and even skiing in the Sierra Nevada just a little further inland. Besides simply looking pretty, there is a rich cultural substance to the city of Seville. Short Breaks in Seville allow you to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy some of the delicious cuisine that has made the city a gastronomic centre. Tapas is one of the main delicacies of Seville, with seafood dishes being particular specialties, including cuttlefish, swordfish and squid. Seville is also famous for its oranges, although many people find them too sour too eat and so can only enjoy them in marmalade.

There are a number of colourful festivals that place in Seville at various times of year, so it is worth checking before you go to see if you can catch any of the highlights. The Parc Maria Luisa was originally built for the 1929 Exposición Ibero-Americana World's Fair, and is still a very pleasant place to take a relaxing stroll. Search online at Holiday Hypermarket to find bargain Seville Hotels and flights. Seville is only 3 hours from the UK, so don’t delay in booking cheap Flights to Seville.