How Many Days to Spend in Seville?

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If you are traveling for the first time to Seville you may wonder how many days to spend in Seville. This is a normal question to ask yourself, and in this post, I will give you a short answer and a long answer to this question.

How many days to spend in Seville? The short answer

3 or 4 days in Seville will be enough. The perfect itinerary for Seville is 3 or 4 days, this depends on your travel style and how fast you are done with seeing things. This is just enough time to see all the attractions Seville has and get a taste of how locals live. If you are looking for more detailed itineraries in Seville you should check our handcrafted Itineraries. 1 day in Seville, 2 days in Seville, 3 days in Seville, 4 days in Seville.

How many days to spend in Seville? The long answer

Seville is a beautiful city in southern Spain in the Andalusia region. It has a great history with many famous old buildings. The city has a river and has got a great culture. The Flamenco is part of this culture. The number of days you spend in Seville is really up to you and depends on many different things such as Travel style, budget, and your personal interest. 

However, 3 to 4 days will be the best for the majority of people. This way you will have enough time to see all the beautiful buildings and other things this city has to offer. The best part of being 3 or 4 days in Seville is that you don’t have to rush your stay. You will have plenty of time to enjoy the culture and landmarks of this city. 

On the other hand, if you decide to stay longer than 4 days you might run out of things to do. And if you have less the 3 days to spend in Seville then you will miss out on some interesting spots. 

Seville is a great city to walk through or take an electric step. The attractions are all not that far away from each other. Almost all the attractions are on one side of the river. This means it is great to walk from one attraction to the other. In this way, you will get to know the city more and might see cool things on your little walking trips. 

plaza de espana in sevilla

How long should you stay in Seville? It depends on your travel style

If you want to relax and enjoy some sunshine, Seville is famous for its beautiful gardens and parks, the Maria Luisa Park is really nice and worth a visit. About the sun, Seville is the warmest city in Spain and can be really hot, especially in Summer. So this is one thing to really keep in mind if you want to go to Seville in the summer months.

If you love history and architecture, If you are into history and architecture you should stay at least 2 days in Seville. There are many great churches and a beautiful cathedral. People who are into museums should visit the Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla. 

If you’re planning a family trip to Seville, Remember that everything goes a little bit slower with kids, so you probably need an extra day or 2. This way you don´t have to rush your time in Seville.

If you’re in your 20s and love to party and try new things, Spending a whole week in Seville will give you more than enough time to enjoy the nightlife. Also, you don’t have to get up early every day if you spend a whole week in Seville.  

If you like exploring places off the main tourist track, Then you should for sure be a whole week in Seville. Exploring Seville alone will take 3-4 days and if you want to see more of the towns nearby a week will be great. There are many great day trips from Seville and there are many different options to go to. Seville is one of the best places in Spain to take day trips from, so you should take advantage of this. 

How the time of year affects your Seville stay

As mentioned before Seville is the hottest city in Spain. So it is really hot definitely in the summer months. So the time of year you are in Seville will also play a big factor in how many days you should stay in Seville. 


If you are visiting Seville in winter, you might need one day less the in the summer months, because spending a day in the park in the winter might not be the most comfortable. However, the winters in Seville are mild, so you might be in luck with great temperatures even in the winter season. For this, you should check the weather apps. 

If you are visiting Seville in the Summer, Then you might want to add an extra day just for you to chill in the parks and gardens. One thing you can also do is to go to the river and have some time to chill in the grass there. 

If you are visiting Seville in Feria of Seville, You should know that the city will be really crowded during this week. This event is all about the region’s culture and traditions, combining flamenco, bullfighting, music, food, and social gatherings in a grand celebration.

So how many days in Seville? Our Suggested Itineraries

As said before I think that for the majority of people, 3 to 4 days in Seville will be the best. There are numerous factors that might be of influence on your stay in Seville which we just discussed. 3 to 4 days will give you more than enough time to enjoy the city to the fullest. 

beautiful park in seville

1 day in Seville

If you are spending one day in Seville you should check out my 1 day Itinerary for Seville. Of course, 1 day in Seville is really short. But I believe you can still see a lot without having to rush too much. The top attractions like the famous Plaza de Espana and the Church can be easily combined in your 1-day trip. 

2 days in Seville

If you have around 48 hours in Seville I would advise you to see my 2-day itinerary for Seville. On the first day, you can go to the Plaza de Espana and see the center of Seville. On the second day you can go to the Triana district which is located on the other side of the river. 

3 days in Seville

If you spend 3 days in Seville you will have enough time to visit most of the attractions and you will have enough time to see different neighborhoods. You will also have time to enjoy the local cuisine. 

4 days in Seville

Spending 4 days in Seville is perfect, you can see all the main attractions and different neighborhoods, as well as a couple of hidden gems. With 4 days in Seville, you are sure that you do not have to rush your time.