Seville is much more than its capital. It is a vast province where the legacy of Al-Andalus, Renaissance palaces, and lively squares blend with whitewashed villages, endless olive groves, and the landscapes of the Sierra Morena. This land is shaped by the Guadalquivir River —its very name derived from the Arabic Wadi al-Kabir, the Great River— which has always been at the heart of its history.
Under the poet-king Al-Mutamid, Seville and its province became the most powerful Muslim kingdom of Al-Andalus. The traces of that glorious past, later enriched by the Almoravids and Almohads, are still present everywhere: ancient walled medinas, 'alcazares' (palaces) and 'alcazabas' (fortresses), souks, baths, the minarets of former mosques... You'll also find countless intangible legacies, from gastronomy and craftsmanship to the very way of life that defines this land.
Don't miss the chance to set aside a few days of your trip to explore the province of Seville. Its charm will captivate you.