Is it possible to take a day trip to Seville from Madrid and see everything?
Apr 19th, 2000, 06:46 AM
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Two years ago, we took the first (fast) train in the morning from Madrid and returned on the last (fast) train in the evening. At the train station in Seville, there is a bus line that will take you to the center of town. We were able to take a tour of the Alcazar and the Catedral. We also attended a flamenco dance festival and that was fabulous. We would have preferred to make it a two day trip, but did not have the time. A one day trip, however, is doable.
Apr 19th, 2000, 07:15 AM
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You need to rephrase your question. I think what you mean is it possible to see anything, not everything. The answer to that question is yes. A day trip would be fun and you can get a feel for the city, see a couple of major things, particularly the cathedral, and instill a great desire to go back again, but it certainly does not approach seeing everything in Seville.
Apr 19th, 2000, 07:33 AM
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Thanks for your advise so far. I am looking at two different tours. One is 9 days to only Madrid and Barcelona and this is the tour I am interested in a day trip to Sevilla. The other is a 14 day tour and I would be spending the night in Sevilla. Could you please give me advise on traveling to Spain in March? Would April be better? Was wondering what type of clothes to bring for March or April? Thanks for everyone's help.
Apr 20th, 2000, 08:45 AM
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Sheila, <BR>I would opt for the 14 day tour so that you can have a magical evening strolling through the romantic Barrio de Santa Cruz, do the traditional tapas crawl and perhaps catch a flamenco show. If that can't be an option, as Leslie did, you can leave Madrid on the first AVE at 7 a.m. arriving in Sevilla at 9:25. The Alcazar opens at 9:30, there is mass in the Cathedral at 10, and visits begin at 11. Then you can take the next to the last AVE back to Madrid at 10 p.m., arriving at 12:25 a.m. (the last AVE now leaves at 11 p.m.) And be sure to take a coffee/pastry break mid-morning at the Pasteleria Ochoa on Calle Sierpes #45, and Las Campanas on Sierpes has great ice cream. After lunch, to solve the siesta problem, you can always stroll (and perhaps escape the rain in March) through the huge Corte Ingles which doesn't close mid-day; a carriage ride (catch it in front of the Cathedral) taking you through the Maria Luisa park, down the Guadalquivir river past the Torre de Oro and the Real Maestranza bullring is another option-a quick and pleasurable way to see more of the city without having to walk in the mid-day sun. <BR>Although most of us would agree that a day trip from Madrid isn't the preferable way to see Seville, it's certainly possible. It will be a "teaser", guaranteed to make you want to return! April is a better time to go, as you'll be assured of more sun, and the air will be redolent of orange blossoms. Dress in layers-could be very warm during the day but cool at night, and have a great time in Spain! <BR>Maribel
Apr 20th, 2000, 12:56 PM
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To Maribel: You make Seville sound so wonderful that I wish I was going sooner. Maybe you can give me advise on other portions of the tour. If I pick the 14 day tour (which I am leaning toward) we will also visit Madrid, Cordoba, Costa Del Sol, Granada, Toledo, Montserrat, Valencia and end up in Barcelona. Also, is there less rain in April? Please give me your expert advise on these places. The 9 day tour only takes me to Madrid, Barcelona, Montserrat and Toledo. Appreciate your help. Sheila
