Sevilla Spain - Vacation in the cultural heart of southern Spain

Sevilla, Spain is a large metropolitan city in southern Spain. The city is over 2000 years old so many of the attractions here reflect the city's deep historical roots. There are many things to see in Sevilla and many things to experience such as the authentic Spanish food and local music styles. Sevilla is a popular vacation destination for European travelers and is becoming more popular among westerners as well.

One of the architectural sites to see in Sevilla is the Cathedral of Sevilla which was constructed from 1401 to 1519. It is lavishly decorated and has a unique feature in that the tower was built with a ramp rather than stairs so one could ride to the top on horseback. There is plenty to see for the museum lovers in Sevilla. Museums include those for fine arts, archaeology, arts and costumes, military, carriages, bullfighting, maritime, and history.

The Parque de Maria Luisa is an interesting historical site as it was originally built in 1929 for the World's Fair. It is now home to museums and monuments. Isla Magica is a popular theme park in Sevilla that is filled with all kinds of fun things like roller coaster rides, a log flume ride, a splash drop, and river rapid ride. There are milder rides for young kids and older folks as well as many live shows and cinematic presentations.

Sevilla has many parks where you can enjoy a nice walk or relax on a blanket while the kids run and play. Maria Luisa Park is one of the largest parks but there are many others scattered around the city. The parks are filled with orange trees, palm trees, jasmine, and bougainvillea and make for a tranquil and fragrant oasis.

Sevilla is noted for its festivals. Semana Santa is one of the most popular. It takes place during Easter week and includes seven days of processions, songs, dancing, and feasting. You'll not find any better food than right here in Sevilla, Spain. Sevilla does tapas like no other place on earth. People just move from bar to bar sampling small dishes of various foods. You can also experience local seafood specialties, grilled meats and sweet cakes. This is a good time to plan a trip to Sevilla but you should book early because it draws a lot of tourists.

You can book your accommodations online to get the best choices and best prices. Booking a hotel in Seville Spain  online gives you many advantages. For example, you can take a virtual tour of the property and pinpoint it on the map so you know for sure how close it is to the attractions you want to visit. You can make reservations at budget Sevilla hotels or luxury resorts online and compare accommodations and prices. Just don't forget to go online and get your reservation in early rather than waiting until the last minute or you might not get the accommodations you want.