Day 7: Seville

You will want to rise early to take in the fullness of Seville, the capital of Andalusia. You can start out by having a continental breakfast in Barrio de Santa Cruz. This little burgh exudes ancient charm with its medieval streets, pocket-sized plazas, flower-filled wrought-iron balconies and tiled courtyards. You can spend the remaining morning hours visiting the Catedral de Sevilla and Giralda Tower. The cathedral is the world’s largest example of gothic architecture and it is the third largest church in Europe. The Giralda Tower was built by the Moors in the 12th century.

To the north of the cathedral is the Alcazar Seville. This is the oldest royal residence in Europe still in use, dating from the 14th century. Allow a couple of hours to see it. With whatever time you have left visit the Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes de Sevilla. This converted convent contains some of Andalusias greatest artwork, including masterpieces by El Greco and Murillo.

Finish your day with a stroll through Parque María Luisa on the banks of the Guandalquivir River. During the summer months sail boat rentals are available. Enjoy a relaxing dinner in Old Town and afterwards, if you’re not too tired, you can see a flamenco show.

This will give you enough of a taste of Andalusia to savor until your next trip to Spain.