Straddling the banks of the Guadalquivir River, vibrant Seville is Andalusia’s main city and is famously the home of flamenco music. With its long history and fancy buildings, Seville is also celebrated for its culture and has an undeniably cosy atmosphere with its winding alleys and delightful plazas.

Parade of the Three Wise Men: a great festival for children where the Three Kings show up after the 12 days of Christmas in a golden carriage. They make their way through the streets of Seville handing out toys and sweets to kids.

Seville’s San Pablo Airport is just to the east of the city and receives flights direct from the likes of London, Paris and Geneva. It is also used by budget airlines such as Ryanair, who operate flights from Frankfurt Hahn and London Stansted international airports. North American travellers to Seville will need to route through one of these major European centres first.

Banks: 09:30 to 14:00, Monday to Friday; 09:30 to 13:00, Saturday
Post Offices: 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday; 09:00 to 12:30, Saturday
Department Stores and Shops: 08:00 to 21:00, Monday to Friday; 08:00 to 18:00 Saturdays and Sundays
Museums: 10:00 to 17:00, daily; closed Mondays in winter
Business Offices: 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday