Seville, Spain — Activities
Seville Culture
Seville is an important flamenco center and it would be a shame to leave the city without catching a show. It's said the best are impromptu performances in local bars, for example at Bar Tenderete, Calle Rodrigo Caro 3, or at Carboneria, Calle Leviés 18. Regular formal tablao venues include the highly rated El Arenal, Calle Rodo, and Los Gallos, Plaza de Santa Cruz 11.
For more information on cultural events see either Guia del Ocio (www.guiadelocio.com/sevilla) or El Giraldillo (www.elegirhoy.com), Seville's two listings guides, available from kiosks and bookshops.
Music, Theater and Dance
El Auditorio
Outdoor concerts, opera and theater of all descriptions also take place at Europe's largest open-air venue, El Auditorio.
Isla de la Cartuja
Tel: 95 446 7538.
Teatro Central
Teatro Central, on the Isla de la Cartuja, offers music, theater and flamenco in classical and contemporary styles.
Calle José de Galvez
Tel: 95 503 7200.
Website: www.teatrocentral.com
Teatro de la Maestranza
Opera and classical music in Seville are often performed at the Teatro de la Maestranza, also the home of the Royal Symphonic Orchestra of Seville (October to June).
Paseo de Colón 22
Tel: 95 422 3344.
Website: www.teatromaestranza.com
Teatro Lope de Vega
The beautiful neo-baroque Teatro Lope de Vega, hosts flamenco shows, modern and classical plays and concerts.
Avenida de Maria Luisa
Tel: 95 547 2828.
Website: www.teatrolopedevega.org
Seville Tours
Walking tours
If it's not too hot, it's a good idea to see the sites on foot with Sevilla Walking Tours.
Tel: 902 158 226.
Website: www.sevillawalkingtours.com
Bus tours
Two bus companies operate open-topped double-decker tours of Seville: City Sightseeing and Sevirama.
City Sightseeing
Tel: 902 101 081.
Website: www.sevillatour.com
Sevirama
Tel: 95 456 0693.
Website: www.busturistico.com
Other tours
Cyclotour offers guided tours pedalling special four-wheel cycles or if you prefer to just sit back and take it all in, Cruceros Torre del Oro provides a relaxing one-hour cruise along the Guadalquivir River.
Cyclotour
Tel: 95 468 9666.
Website: www.cyclotourist.es
Cruceros Torre del Oro
Tel: 95 456 1692.
Website: www.crucerostorredeloro.com
