seville

Hello, seville

Bathed in sunlight year-round, Seville has a charismatic and upbeat vibe. The mix of Roman, Moorish and Colonial influences have sculpted Seville's reputation as a cultural cornucopia. Tangled alleyways, labyrinths, exquisite cathedrals, and animated tapas bars line the Guadalquivir river, which winds its way through the Andalusian capital.

City Information

Essential Information about the city

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Passport / Visa

Spain can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are not sure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend you to contact the embassy or consulate in your country. In order to enter the Schengen zone, international (non-Schengen) travellers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip. Citizens from Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but they must bring with them a valid ID during their stay.

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Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Seville is either spring or fall, when days are sunny and temperatures are mild. The city's biggest events, Semana Santa and Feria de Abril, take place in the springtime, usually at the end of March or during April. Bear in mind that Seville can get really crowded and prices are generally higher during these weeks. Sevillan summers are some of the warmest in all of Europe and the heat could become unbearable, so try to avoid this period of the year.

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Seville Airport (SVQ)

Seville’s airport is located ten kilometres northeast of the city. Several bus companies run between the city centre and the airport and the ride takes about 30 minutes.There is also a taxi stand just outside the terminal. A taxi ride to the city takes about 15 minutes and costs about 25 Euro.

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Public Transport

Seville’s local transport is managed by TUSSAM. The main bus routes run from 6 am to 11:45 pm (including several circular routes), and there are also six night buses. There is one tram line that runs south from Plaza Nueva to San Bernardo train station. Single tickets can be bought on board and travel cards ranging from one day to one month are also available.

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Taxi

All taxis in Seville belong to the same company. They use different dispatchers, but the prices are the same. Here are a few of the numbers to call:Radio Taxi Giralda+34 954 675 555Tele Taxi Sevilla+34 954 622 222 Radio Taxi+34 954 580 000

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Post

Spanish post offices are known as Correos. Stamps can be bought at post offices and at tobacco shops.

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Pharmacy

In Seville, you will mostly find independent 'farmacias' distinguished by a green cross. These are very common and you should easily find one. Pharmacies have alternating opening hours during nights and weekends.

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Telephone

Country code: +34Area code: 95

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Electricity

220 V / 50 Hz