When to Visit Seville

When to Visit Seville

If you are wondering when to visit Seville, let us give you some useful tips regarding the best time to visit this land of exceeding beauty and myriad attractions. One of the largest historical centers in Europe, Seville is universally famous for being a charming town. Legend has it that Sevilla was founded by Hercules and its origins are linked with the Tartessian civilization. With an interesting history as its backdrop and a cool climate to go with, Seville makes for a perfect get-a-way destination.

Seville is located in the South of Spain and it is a provincial capital, seat of the government and parliament of the Regional Government. It has more than 700,000 inhabitants, almost half the population of the whole province. The city of Seville is located on the plain of the Guadalquivir River which crosses the city from North to South. During the ancient times, the port of Seville played an important role in commerce between Spain and the Americas and it still remains today one of the most active river ports of the Iberian Peninsula.

Experienced travelers would like to have an idea regarding what is the best time to visit Seville. Weather surely tops the information-list so that when they visit, they have a pleasant weather to have the best of Seville. Seville's weather may be labeled as warm-hot. Long, dry and hot summers and warm winters characterize the weather here. Annual average temperature is 18.2° C with the mercury rising to 26.6° C in July and August. It rarely falls below 2-3° C even in the winter and rain is scarce. So, most of the year is the tourist season in Seville except for late July and August when the heat is overpowering.

Seville is the true embodiment of the Spanish character, spirit and its cultural richness which are best reflected in the several festivals and events. Fascinating and colorful, these festivals and events bring out the best of the Seville. So, it is a wonderful idea to visit Seville during the time of these festivals and events. A series of gala events usher the Easter Week following the Semana Santa in March-April, April Fair or Feria de Abril and Rocio Monday in May/-June.

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