Situated on the banks of the Guadalquivir River,
Seville has a rich Moorish heritage, and used to be a prosperous port
that
carried out trade with the Americas. The streets and squares in the
historic quarter of the capital of Andalusia are lively and busy. They
treasure many constructions that have the World Heritage designation,
and many districts are full of traditional culture, like Triana and La
Macarena.
Seville is a prominent business and service centre in the
south of Spain and has many hotels distributed all over the city which
enable visitors to discover endless attractions. Museums and art
centres, theme parks,
cinemas, theatres and clubs are some of the many leisure options that a
great city like Seville holds. Without forgetting, of course, the
numerous terraces, inns and bars where visitors can practise one of the
most deeply-rooted and tasty traditions in the city: "Going out for
tapas".
Another good excuse to come to the Sevillian capital are
the festivals. The celebrations of Easter Week and Feria de Abril
(the April Fair), which have been declared of National Tourist
Interest, reflect the devotion and folklore of the people of Seville,
always open and friendly to visitors. But Seville's appeal does not end
there, as the city is also the starting point for the many cultural
routes the province offers, such as the Roman Bética Route or the
Washington Irving route.
The visitor will also discover the immense natural wealth of this
region, which sits halfway between two continents, in natural treasures
such as the Doñana Nature Reserve, declared a World Heritage Site and
Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, and the Sierra Norte Nature Reserve.
They
will be the ideal setting for practising outdoor sports, including
hiking, horse riding, and cycling routes. If, on the other hand, golf is
your sport of choice, then you will be glad to know that Seville has
four excellent golf courses in its vicinity.
