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Sevilla (Seville) is located 80 km. from the cost of Andalucia on the banks of the Guadalquivir a navigable river with contact to the Atlantic Ocean. It is the 4th largest city in Spain with more than 700.000 inhabitants and Capital of Andalucia (the most southern region of Spain). Within 2 hours drive from Sevilla you can reach Portugal and Granada and Malaga are also within a short reach. The town has a hot Mediterranean climate with more than 300 days of sun a year.Bus Station:
The city bus network is based around of four lines- C-1 , C-2, C-3, C-4- which follow circular routes, following the circular road networks of the city. Four transversal lines and a series of radial lines which lead into the centre from the four points of the compass complete the bus network. The main bus stops are located in the Plaza Nueva and the Plaza de la Encarnación (both in the historic center), La Barqueta and the Prado de San Sebastián.Plaza de Armas Bus Station: Avenida del Cristo de la Expiración. | Phone: 95 490 80 40
Prado bus station: Calle Manuel Vázquez Sagastizábal. | Phone: 95 441 71 11
Train Station:
Since 1992, Seville has boasted a high-speed train (AVE) which arrives at the Madrid Puerta de Atocha station in two and a half hours. This train travels from Seville to Madrid 15 times a day with stops in Córdoba and Ciudad Real. The AVE has different rates depending on the time of day.Santa Justa Train Station: Avda. de Kansas City s/n | Phone: 902 24 02 02 | (RENFE 24h information and ticket reservations).
Airport info:
Daily flights froom Paris and London, and from Alicante, Valencia, Bilbao, Las Palmas, Tenerife, Madrid and Barcelone. San Pablo Airport, located 12 kilometers to the north of the city, connected by the E-5 motorway, in the direction of Madrid.San Pablo Airport Information: Ctra. Nacional IV (Madrid-Cadiz) Km 532 | Phone: 954 449 000 / 954 672 981 | Tickets: 954 675 210 | Cargo transport: 954 675 210 | Central office: 954 228 901
Taxi info:
Taxi stops are located on several central streets and squares. Taxis, though, con be hailed any place in the city when they show the libre (free) sign or a green light.Information: Radio-Taxi:
Phone: 95 467 55 55
Phone: 95 458 00 00
Phone: 95 462 22 22
Accommodation info:
Samay Hostel is Sevilla’s newest backpackers & travellers hostel, located in the heart of Sevilla’s oldest and most romantic neighborhood, “Barrio Santa Cruz.” Take a stroll through these dim, mazelike streets and alleyways and bask in the city's ancient past. You can stuff your belly in one of the many Tapas bars located just outside our doors. If it’s flamenco or bullfighting you’re after we’re just a few minutes walking from the bullring and some of Sevilla`s best flamenco bars.Information: Phone: 955 100 160 | Av. Menendez Pelayo, 13 | 41004 Sevilla, Spain
FESTIVALS
Seville presently has theatres and cultural centers that has permitted the Andalusian capital to enter in a circuit of international theatre, opera and orchestra companies.
Bienal de Flamenco
The Bienal is the most important flamenco reference, held every two years, coinciding with even years its the greatest showcase from where the best and the latest trends in ... READ MORE
Holy Week
The Holy Week as known as 'Semana Santa', is one of the most important celebrations in Seville, it is one of the city's two biggest annual festivals along with the April ... READ MORE
Feria de Abril
Spring in Seville has a special atmosphere, garlanded with the sweet scent of orange blossom and jasmine, and a frisson of excited anticipation, as the city's two most ... READ MORE
Noches en los Jardines del Real Alcázar
Since 2000, the Board of the Real Alcazar and the Seville City Council has chosen to open the gardens the most precious Seville´s ... READ MORE
La Velá de Santa Ana
The “Velá de Santa Ana” has its origins in the pilgrimage which took place in the parish of Santa Ana since the late thirteenth century in honor of the patron saint of the neighborhood ... READ MORE
Festival de Cine Europeo de Sevilla
The Seville European Film Festival (Festival de Cine Europeo de Sevilla)was originally developed in 2001 as a Sports Film Festival held in Seville ... READ MORE
