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Questions About Coming to Sevilla

April 19, 2012 
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Do I need warm clothing in Sevilla? Seville is one of the hottest cities in Europe, with August temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius, or 113 degrees Fahrenheit. The winters are moderately warm and sunny, though nights can be cold, and most houses do not have heat. You should definitely bring warm clothing as [...]

Organized Trips from Sevilla

April 10, 2012 
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Expert Guided Tours: From February to June and September to November associations like San Pablo (95 425 25 11), Ocio y Recreación (95 456 4897) and Deporte Sur (95 400 30 58) organize hiking trips to various regions in Andalucía such as Ronda, Benamahoma and Almadén. Ocio y Recreación also offers paintball, horseback riding, rock [...]

Hiking and Cycling around Sevilla

April 10, 2012 
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The many mountainous regions within Andalucia plus the fact that it is home to more than eighty protected areas make hiking a popular activity in the province.  The number of small roads, bike routes and forest trails that link villages also make it the ideal place for a bike ride. In Sevilla: There are a [...]

Nature Trips in Andalucía

April 10, 2012 
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Sevilla and Huelva: One of the greatest natural treasures in Spain can be found in the provinces of Huelva and Sevilla.  The Parque Nacional Natural de Doñana occupies 50,720 hectares and is defined by its dunes and marshes, which host thousands of birds from Africa and Europe.  Several endangered species live there as well, such [...]

Around Sevilla: Jerez

March 6, 2012 
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Jerez is a city situated inland and is the largest city in the province of Cadiz.  The entire way of life and culture of the city is based around its wine production and horses.  Jerez has its own breed of horse known as the Caballo Jerezano, and its equestrian school is famous for the performances [...]

Transportation in and around Sevilla

February 9, 2012 
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Getting from the airport to the city: You can get to the airport from the city center via bus. There is a bus that runs out to the airport every 30 minutes, starting at 6:15 AM and running until 11 PM. You can pick up the bus on either side of Calle Palos de la [...]

Moving around Sevilla: Bus, Tram and Metro

February 1, 2010 
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Sevilla has several methods of public transportation, and they are all quite reliable. Depending on the neighborhood you live in, one form may suit you better. The bus has always been the most common form of transportation for the Sevillano in the past years, however, that has been changing lately. The metro is much quicker [...]

Are Taxis in Sevilla Expensive?

February 1, 2010 
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Sevilla, like most other large cities in the world, has a pretty efficient taxi service, and although Sevilla is a safe city, using them after dark is never a bad idea. There are 3 companies located within the city, and each one can be depended on whether you are headed to the airport, a train [...]

Sevilla by Bike: Sevici

January 11, 2010 
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After years of Sevillanos spending too much on bus transport due to the lack of metro and tram, there is now a cheaper way to get around Sevilla. Sevici, a clever mix of Sevilla and Bicicleta, is the city’s easiest and most popular transportation service. Here is how it works. The idea is that Sevici [...]

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