Seville in 3 Days: The Alcázar, Santa Cruz and Triana

Spend the morning in the Alcázar’s palace rooms, tiled courtyards and gardens. Reserve an entry time through the palace’s official website, then have lunch near Santa Cruz before the cathedral visit.

Go inside the cathedral to see the nave and chapels, then climb the Giralda for a view across the old town. After the Alcázar and cathedral, finish with a walk through Santa Cruz’s lanes and a meal in the neighbourhood.

Walk from Patio de Banderas through the lanes to Plaza de Doña Elvira and Plaza de Santa Cruz. Stop for coffee or an evening meal along the way; this short walk follows the palace and cathedral visits.

Start in the semicircular square, looking at the tiled provincial panels, bridges and surrounding architecture. Continue into María Luisa Park next door for the rest of the morning.

Follow the shaded paths, fountains and garden pavilions after Plaza de España. Have lunch before heading towards the river and crossing into Triana for the afternoon.

Cross the Triana bridge into Plaza del Altozano, then walk Calle San Jorge and Calle Antillano Campos past the ceramic shops. Las Golondrinas on Antillano Campos is a tapas stop. Finish along Calle Betis for the view across the river.

Visit this palace for the mix of tilework, courtyards and Renaissance sculpture. It makes a manageable morning visit before lunch and a walk towards the city centre.

Walk towards Plaza de la Encarnación and Las Setas after lunch. The raised walkway gives views over Seville’s roofline; the square below is a place for a drink before the evening show at Casa de la Memoria.