Renfe train from Cordoba to Sevilla Santa Justa- 28 € p/p
Accommodation
Apartment in the best area of Nervión – (3 nights)
Amazing spacious and quiet apartment in a nice modern building just off the main street with security, and very clean.
For football fans Sevilla FC stadium is just behind the apartment – a stone throw away.
Sevilla Santa Justa train station is 10/15 mins walk away from the apartment.
Transit
Transit card Tussam (Tarjeta turística de 1 o 3 días) – 10 € p/p, which lasted 2 full days of commuting by bus and tram. Buses are very frequent even on Sundays. Bus 30 to Prado San Sebastian bus station takes 15 mins and from there 5-10 mins walk to get to main square for the cathedral, Real Alcazar , etc. Plaza de Espana is 20 -25 mins walk away from Prado San Sebastian.
Places to visit
Real Alcazar – General Tour ticket online for 14.50€ p/p. 3.00pm entry to avoid tours crowd. The entrance to the Royal Palace of Seville is located in the historic centre, just behind the cathedral. Here you will find the Plaza del Triunfo with the Archivo de Indias. You will easily find the entrance of the palace from this square. On a visit you’ll walk from courtyard to beautiful courtyard, look up at carved coffered ceilings and surround yourself in the lush greenery of the sprawling gardens. Fine views of the grounds can be had from the elevated Grutesco Gallery.
Plaza de Espana – As it was a day of the grand Feria, Spanish girls were in their traditional Andalusian colourful dresses and they boys all smartly dressed. Some were on horseback in their traditional costumes. Flamenco singers and dancers brought the party atmosphere to the delight of the locals and tourists alike.
The colourfully tiled Plaza de Espana was the perfect location and combination to enjoy a traditional Andalusian evening. It was the perfect opportunity to get some amazing photos – unforgettable memories.
Barrio de Santa Cruz – The Barrio Santa Cruz used to be the Jewish quarter. The streets are narrow and form a labyrinth. It’s easy to get lost among the jasmine-scented streets…only to discover a convent or a palace or a hotel. Many of the palaces have wrought iron gates suitable for peeping into their beautiful patios. There are many small stores and some artisan shops, as well as good art galleries.
Eat
We had sandwiches for lunch as we didn’t want to waste time while visiting. Cooling down with beers and water during the day.
- Biryani House – C. Imagen, 12, 41003 Sevilla – sizzling tandoori chicken was very tasty – had late lunch after visiting the Metropol Parasol. Fairly priced – 27.00€ for 2.