8 Best things to see & do in Seville

A Moorish Christian architectural gem, Europe’s oldest royal palace (recently seen in Game of Thrones) dates from 1360, with gardens of pure delight.

The biggest Gothic cathedral in the world and its mighty ex-minaret bell tower, La Giralda, the symbol of Seville.

Andalusia is the birthplace of flamenco, which still pulses through its blood. Book in for a show at one of Seville’s excellent theatres.

Our summary of the typical foods, ingredients and flavours, cooking styles, dining scene and best foodie experiences in Seville.

Holy Week in Andalusia is extravagant and full of intense, passionate and often spine-tingling emotions.

Spain’s most colourful festival involves traditional costumes, horses and carriages, and drinking, tapas and dancing until dawn in a specially-created fairground.

Seville boasts the world´s largest wooden structure, a spectacular swirl nicknamed ‘Las Setas’ (mushrooms) designed by Jurgen Mayer in 2011. There’s a mirador walkway and steps winding over the roof, offering fabulous views, and Roman ruins in the museum underneath.

Set in a 500-year-old Mudejar palace, offering a vast range of experiences and rituals, including a wine bath. Afterward, relax in the rooftop pool. The night visits are especially magical, and a great antidote to jetlag.