Seville

Seville tourist guide – hotels – car hire

Seville is renowned for flamenco, bullfights and a vibrant nightlife. The city’s atmosphere is typical Andalusian. Seville is the heart of Andulasia and a popular tourist destination. The city boasts fine Moorish and Iberian architecture and a unique and intriguing historic centre and once it was the seat of the Spanish crown.

Attractions in Seville

Christopher Columbus' tomb is to be found in Seville’s gigantic cathedral. The cathedral is one of the largest in the world. The adjoining tower, La Giralda, dates from the 13th century and from the top you can enjoy the view over the city.

One of Spain’s main palaces is to be found right across a lovely square. It is the the grand Alcázar dating from 913. It’s this palace from where the entire Iberian peninsula once was governed, first by King Alfonso and later Queen Isabella.

A great opportunity to make beautiful photos is offered by the grand Plaza de España with a crescent-shaped facade and some beautiful mosaics, and fountains in the large open area in front.

The Archivo de Indias has been the main archive of Spain's American empire, Since 1785. Plaza de Toros (Bullring) de la Real Maestranza on Paseo de Cristóbal Colón, is one of the oldest and most famous in Spain, dating from 1758.

The surrounding area of Seville offers some great attractions which all can be reached by hire car. Cordoba and the beaches on the Costa de la Luz are within driving distance. Nice destinations for day trips by hire car. Click here for Seville car hire.

Hotels in Seville

There’s no shortage of hotel accommodation in Seville. Seville hotels are well staffed, providing good service. Most of the hotels in Seville offer eating facilities and Spanish food is served.

To get the cheapest deals on hotel rates it is best to book a Seville hotel in advance on-line. Hotels but also bed and breakfasts are available throughout Seville and the surrounding area. Booking your Seville hotel on-line is easy, safe and secure.

Airport and car hire in Seville

Due to its location in the south west Seville Airport provides easy access to this historically region of importance. Essentially flights are domestic but the airport does provide daily connections to Paris, London and Geneva. The only terminal has two floors and caters for all domestic and international flights. The airport also provides shopping facilities like book shops, cosmetics, clothing, delicatessen goods, electronics and a restaurant as well.

Buses operate every half hour between the airport and Puerta de Jerez, with stops at Palos de la Frontera Street, the Santa Justa train station and next to the Alfonso XIII Hotel in Calle de la Constitucion.

Car hire at the Seville airport is also well catered for. Some of the major car rental companies offer car hire booking. Hiring a car in Seville is the best way of transportation and it gives you the opportunity to explore the surrounding regions.

Seville hire cars can be pre-booked on-line for the best rates. The availability of hire cars is sufficient and you can reserve the most suitable car for you. Nice to know that by the time you arrive a hire car is arranged for. It takes only a few clicks with your mouse to make a reservation.

There is one vast airport car parking situated right opposite the terminal short-term and long-term car parking is offered. There is a pick-up and drop-off location directly outside the terminal entrance, and help is available for the disabled passengers. For attractive deals it’s better to reserve your Seville airport parking in advance on-line.