Seville is an amazing place to go on vacation. It’s a beautiful city with many great attractions, and you should absolutely spend several days there. If you have further time to spare, you can also consider a day trip to one or more of the nearby cities. Here are the 10 best day trips from Seville!
Cádiz
Cádiz is the best place to go if you’re looking to do a day trip from Seville. It’s easy, affordable and super interesting.
It’s the oldest city in Spain – and also the oldest in all of Western Europe.
You can get there by taking a train from Seville. The price is usually around 13 euros each way, and it’s a very fast journey. You’ll get there in no time. Trains run all day long, so you can stay in Cádiz for as many hours as you’d like. We recommend visiting in the afternoon/evening so you can have dinner in one of the seafood restaurants.
Jerez de la Frontera
If you take the train to Cádiz from Seville, you will pass Jerez de la Frontera on the way. It’s also possible to reach Jerez via the local Renfe Cercanías in Cádiz – the cities are very close to each other.
In its own right, Jerez is an interesting city. With many interesting buildings, particularly the cathedral and some of the other churches, there are plenty of things to see. Jerez also has a racing track that was once part of the Formula One calendar.
All over Jerez, you will also find many palaces, statues and museums. It’s an ideal city to visit for anyone interested in history.
We also recommend you take a bus to the nearby town Vejer de la Frontera. A beautiful town with whitewashed houses, ideal for any photographer to visit!
Córdoba
Córdoba used to be the biggest city in the world. Today, it is a mid-size city, but it still remains very impressive. And it’s easy to do a day trip from Seville since many trains run between Córdoba and Seville, and it is very inexpensive and fast.
The Mesquita, Córdoba’s cathedral and previously a mosque, is the highlight of the city. But make sure that you also see the Roman bridge, the narrow streets decorated with flowers, and many of the other nice things that Córdoba also has to offer.
If you’re in the mood for some lunch during your day trip, there are many nice restaurants in Córdoba. In fact, the city is full of them.
You can expect to see a lot of other tourists in Córdoba for most of the year. People do day trips from Seville as well as from Madrid, Granada and Seville. It’s a well-visited city, so it can be crowded at times.
Granada
Tourists, as well as exchange students and expats, love to be in Granada. It is one of the most famous cities in Spain, due to its rich history, its beautiful attractions and the way it maintains many classical traditions.
Granada is the only large city in Spain where you still get served tapas when you order a drink. In most other cities, you actively have to order the tapas – in Granada, you often get them automatically when ordering drinks!
However, the big highlight is Alhambra, a large and mighty impressive castle/fortress. It was constructed in the 9th century on top of Roman fortifications and then rebuilt once again in the 14th century. It has hosted several historical events, and it was the Royal Court from 1492 and onwards. The Alhambra is considered to be one of the top attractions in all of Spain, so it should also be on top of your list. To make sure you get to see it, book your entry ticket in advance – otherwise, there is no guarantee of getting in.
Granada is a bit far from Seville – you can expect around two and a half hours of driving or three hours on a bus. But it is doable in a day, and if not, then consider spending more than a day in Granada. Many tourists combine a trip to Seville with one to Granada.
Málaga
Málaga needs no introduction. It is one of the most visited cities in Andalusia, so you can expect to meet many other foreigners here.
Most visitors stick to the beach areas, though. That makes sense since the weather is awesome for most of the year, and since the beaches are top-notch.
The city itself is highly worth exploring as well. Málaga is one of the largest cities in Spain, so there’s always something going on. There are many bars where you can enjoy a night out, and culture lovers will also be well entertained: Start out by visiting the Picasso Museum. Pablo Picasso, the famous Spanish painter, was born in Málaga.
It takes around two hours to reach Málaga by car from Seville. There is currently no high-speed train line, but it is being built. If you don’t have a car available, take a bus instead. Expect a price of around 15-20 euros if you book with ALSA in advance.
Ronda
Ronda is a relatively small town, but it is highly worth visiting. It is famous for the Puente Nuevo – a dramatic bridge stretching between two high cliffs.
Most buildings in central Ronda are old. They are white in the typical Andalusian fashion – therefore very picturesque and impressive.
Many travelers have found interest in Ronda in recent years. Nowadays, the city can be quite touristy, with many tours going there as day trips from Seville or Málaga, the dominant cities in the region. You can go with a group, which is possible to book in advance, or you can simply drive or take a bus there yourself. Ronda is absolutely ideal as a one day trip since you can experience most things in a matter of hours.
Huelva
One of the most underrated cities in Andalusia is Huelva. Located in the western part of the autonomous community, Huelva is quite close to the Portuguese border. But the culture is very Spanish – and particularly very Andalusian.
In the center of Huelva, you can see the Columbus statue, the cathedral, the Eiffel bridge, and many other nice attractions.
When you’re in Huelva, we advise you to take a local bus a couple of kilometers southeast to La Rábida. Here, you’ll find an impressive monastery where Christopher Columbus once lived. Very close to the monastery, you can see Muelle de las Carabelas, an outdoor museum showing exact replicas of the ships used in Columbus’ first voyage to the New World.
Matalascañas is a beach and resort town very close to Huelva. It’s an ideal place to visit if you’re already headed west – its beach is one of the best in the region, stretching around 7 kilometers with plenty of space.
There are also a couple of nice restaurants and bars near Matalascañas, serving all sorts of nice foods – usually related to the sea.
Surrounded by the Doñana National Park, Matalascañas is found in beautiful settings. But if you want to experience more than just nature, then enjoy the view of the many whitewashed houses, the tall lighthouse, or some of the entertaining facilities in the area designed for visitors. But keep in mind – most tourists in Matalascañas are Spaniards, so speaking Spanish is recommended for solid communication here.
Mérida
Mérida is one of the largest cities in the community Extremadura, northwest of Andalusia. You can do a day trip from Seville to Mérida by driving yourself or by taking a bus.
It was an old Roman city with several monuments still existing from that time. The most important one is the Roman theatre, but don’t forget about the Aqueduct or the Diana Temple. Mérida is an interesting city from a historic point of view, but it is also one of the most refreshing cities in the region, differing significantly in spirit compared to its surrounding towns.
Aside from Mérida, you can also consider Badajoz or Cáceres, the two other main cities in Extremadura. Mérida, however, is the most natural choice, since it has the most things to see.
Faro
Not the most obvious day trip, but once that should certainly be considered: Faro is a Portuguese city in the region of Algarve. It’s a slightly longer trip than to some of the other cities mentioned here, but if you have your own car, you can reach Faro in two hours. With a bus, it will take around 2 hours and 40 minutes. You can book your ticket with ALSA, and buses are leaving from Seville’s Plaza de Arma terminal several times per day. Unfortunately, there are no trains between Seville and Faro at the moment.
While Faro isn’t a typical sightseeing city, you can get to experience Portuguese culture for a day. Visit some of the churches, go to the beach area, shop for some Portuguese goods in a market like Pingo Doce or Continente, or perhaps find a nice restaurant to eat bacalhau.
Overall, Faro makes for a very interesting visit. If you have a lot of time available, you can also visit the smaller Portuguese town of Tavira, located a bit closer to the Spanish border.
Scope Trip editor. World traveler. Born and raised in Denmark, then lived abroad for a while. Jacob primarily covers European destinations for Scope Trip, while also looking into cultural traditions around the world and making the occasional top 10 list.
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