Fun things to do in Sevilla

A small fountain well positioned marks the beginning of Constitution avenue, the main touristy street in Sevilla.

It is surrounded by several palaces, such as the Hotel Alfonso XIII, the Tobacco factory, or the "Casa da Moeda".

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Las Setas de la Encarnación (Encarnación's mushrooms), this is the local nickname of the Metropol Parasol in Seville. This amazing place was designed by Jürgen Mayer-Hermann and was finished in April 2011. This Guardian Article has some great photos of it. The building is multipurpose, it has a viewing platform that you can visit the walkway opening hours are 10.00 hrs - 14.00 hrs and 18.00 hrs - 24.00 hrs it costs 1.20 euro (free if resident in Seville).

The building also houses a market, cafes shops and has a fantastic museum in the basement, the Museo Arqueologico Antiquarium. This museum contains Roman and Moorish remains, dating from the first century BC to the 12th century AD, which were discovered when the area was being excavated to build a car park. This museum has been done beautifully and is well worth a visit. It's opening Hours are
Tues - Sat: 10:00 - 20:00
Sun: 10:00 - 14:00

The entrance is 2€. free for Students (check as there is often an age restriction on student discounts), Retired, Disabled, and Seville Residents.

Have a look at this website for more info.

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This is one of the most Baroque Palaces in Seville

Well worth a visit. The Chapel especially has to be seen to be believed.

It is now the headquarters of the cultural foundation Focus.

The is an entrance fee EXCEPT sunday afternoon when it is free - I was lucky :)

To really save some money, visit the open markets “el mercadillo”, there’s one in Castilleja de la Cuesta on Wednesdays another in Triana (the Expo fair-grounds) on Saturdays and one in Parque Alcosa and Hytasa warehouse district on Sundays but way too far to travel unless you’re up for it. It’s best to go early to beat the crowds. Plaza Duque and La Magdalena have an open market starting mid- week/ends; it’s mostly full of trinkets, but not too bad and much smaller in size. If you dig name-brand clothes and not name-brand prices, check-out the factory outlet malls. There’s one close to the airport, one in Bormujos, and another in Dos Hermanas. There is also a new shopping center (Aire Sur) right next to IKEA in the town of Castilleja de la Cuesta. (Note: Just because it's not in the central Seville doesn't mean it's far).

Don’t want to spend all your money in El Corte Ingles??, there are other alternatives. For grocery shopping there’s Dia, Mercadona, M.A.S., Plus, Hipersol/Supersol, Aldi and Lidl but if you’re fortunate enough to make friends with someone who has a car, ask them to take you to Carrefour or Hipercor; they usually have a wider variety. There are ethnic shops – Hiper Oriental has everything for asian cuisine and tipical African products can be found in Nervion opposite the Corte Ingles and the other is in the center close to Plaza Duque.

Exercise doing high impact aerobics at Sevilla Gym on Calle Amor de Dios in La Alameda. The are however a few Arabian style baths for a very romantic and or relaxing experience. Aire de Sevilla is in the city center on Calle Aire (behind the Giralda) and there is another La Medina in the town of Bormujos.

If you’d rather take dance lessons -hip-hop, jazz, flamenco, salsa, caporiera, break dance, African, classical, etc… check out Paso a Paso en Montequinto right across from the subway stop.

Good luck!

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This is the most wonderful place to relax and escape the busy city. You can enjoy a gentle float in the different baths, along with the steam room and jacuzzi, or you could also have a massage.

One of my favourite things to do when I lived in Sevilla was to visit just to go to the tearoom where I would have a pot of "geisha tea" and indulge in a few arab pastries - bliss...!

See website below for a list of things to do organised for you.

Tapas & wine tasting
Flamenco concert
City tour by bus
Walking tour of city
Day tours you can do from Sevilla (eg visit Jerez, Cadiz, Granada and Ronda)

etc etc

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The Noria is a giant wheel, behind the Plaza de España, at the Prado de San Sebastian. There are air-conditioned booths on this wheel, you pay about 8 euro for a "ride." But it is not really a ride... you go around, reach an amazing height, and get to see the entire city from a bird's perspective. It is especially nice that the Plaza de España is right next to the Noria. There is also a great view of the Catedral, Giralda, y Alcazar. If you have time, definitely check this out. It can also be quite romantic, especially if you go at sunset, and the operators let you stay at the top for a bit. ;)

In the middle of the Isla Cartuja where in 1992 the WORLD EXPO took place, is now a huge THEME PARK.

To get to know the HORARIO (opening hours) of the different attractions you can call: 902 16 00 00

Really everything is overwhelming, big fun, thrilling and a joy for young and those not so young...

A real MUST this MAGIC ISLAND.....