| Seville is the capital of the region with the same name, in the southern Spanish province of Andalusia. At the airport of Seville you can easily find a cheap rental car from a car hire. Discovering Seville by rental car is an uncomplicated and individual way of getting to know this holiday region. Starting from a car rental company you can set off to many different worthwhile routes through the region, for apart from the city itself also the Andalusian hinterland offers plenty of interesting sights and places. You can find discount rental cars in Seville, so even taking a detour to Málaga or Córdoba is hardly going to exceed your travel budget. If you wish to visit the old town of Seville, it is advisable to park you rental car. Rather than by rental car, the narrow and mazy alleys of the old town can be discovered for instance during a ride with a horse-drawn carriage. Numerous magnificent buildings, churches as well as oriental buildings give an impressive silhouette to Seville. | Especially worth mentioning are the cathedral with the tomb of Christopher Columbus and the magnificent Alcazar Moorish palace with its large gardens. The numerous art museums remind of the region’s eventful history. Another worthwhile place, and also good for a walk, is the Maria Luisa Park.
Gourmets will find plenty of high-quality restaurants in Seville serving local specialties. Sevillans have a weakness for pavement cafés and terraces, and you can find many bars in Seville offering the famous “Tapas” as a snack. Seville is also a good place for shopping addicts, you can stroll through the many flea markets to look for bargains or enjoy rummaging in the plenty of shops of Calle Sierpes street. Popular souvenirs from Seville are jewels and designer fashion. During the “Semana Santa”, the week before Easter, many processions take place in Seville. |
