We have three days after conclusion of RS tour in Madrid, and are considering spending those days in Seville, with possible side trips into other andalusian destinations. Is this realistic? I know it's not "enough" time, but if it's all we have, what recommendations do you have for spending these days?
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23778 posts
You could do it. That is not the issue. Just a question of how rushed do you want to be. You could easily spend the time in Seville with a stop off, either coming or going, in Cordoba. Maybe take a bus to Arcos. If you are going to see Seville you don't much time for anything else.
Posted by
Ottawa, Canada
4555 posts
Hey....if you've only got 3 days, you've only got 3 days.
Assuming you've seen/done enough in Madrid and area, Sevilla is a good idea. Depending on when you leave Madrid, you could stop in Cordoba for a few hours to see the sights there, then take a later train into Sevilla. If not, Cordoba is a good day trip in itself...only about half an hour by train from Sevilla.
Other day trips could involve Cadiz and Ronda...Ronda's best by car, but it's possible by bus. With a car, Gibraltar is a long daytrip....even Granada would be in range (about 3 hours), but that would be an up-at-dawn, home-b-midnight kinda day. For Granada, you will have to make sure you book ahead for your Alhambra tickets (www.alhambra-tickets.es), and you can get discount train fares at www.renfe.es
But don't forget...there's lots to see and do in Sevilla itself.