Plaza de España
About
Built for a 1929 exhibition, Plaza de España is Seville’s showpiece square. A canal loops in front of a grand curved building, with a tiled alcove for each Spanish province. Rent a rowing boat or simply sit and take it in.
Why visit
- Postcard-perfect architecture
- Rowing boats on the canal
- A short walk from María Luisa Park
Good to know
- Very busy midday; go early or late
- Boat rental is inexpensive but cash-friendly
- Watch for street sellers and flamenco buskers
Nearby while you’re here
Combine Plaza de España with María Luisa Park, Real Alcázar and Flamenco Show in a Courtyard Venue for a full day around María Luisa.
Eat and drink nearby
Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.
Sample hotels nearby
- Patio de Azahar (Santa Cruz), about 1.1 km away. Sample listing.
- Hotel Giralda Vista (Cathedral), about 1.3 km away. Sample listing.
- Triana Río Suites (Triana), about 1.5 km away. Sample listing.