What is there to do further afield
Italica: 10km to the north-west of Seville, at the heart of a hilly area planted with cypress trees, lie the ruins of the Roman city which two of the greatest Roman emperors, Trajan and Hadrian, visited.
Carmona: 38km from Seville on a headland overlooking the surrounding plain, this strategically-placed site has been inhabited since the Copper Age. The Carthaginians and then the Romans left their mark there. Explore the medieval town, overlooked by the Alcazar and surrounded by walls built by the Moors, with many palaces and Baroque churches.
Huelva: 90km to the west of Seville, on the Atlantic Ocean, Huelva is said to have been founded 3000 years ago by the Phoenicians, making it one of the oldest towns in Europe. A certain number of remains bear witness to Huelva's past during the Phoenician period and the Moor occupation. Christopher Columbus is said to have set sail from a small village close to Huelva when he began his first expedition to America.
Cadiz: 120km south of Seville, Cadiz bay overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. The town is perched on a rock above the sea. Its port had its heyday when America was discovered, with the development of trade links. Wander through the old walled town and lose yourself in the labyrinth of narrow streets.
Cordoba: 140km to the north-east of Seville, on the Guadalquivir, Cordoba is the old capital of the independent caliphate in the 10th century Muslim empire. The most eminent scientists, philosophers and doctors used to meet there. The town centre, listed as a UNESCO World heritage site, includes many monuments to be visited: the Mezquita (the Great Mosque), the Alcazar (the old royal palace), the old Jewish district, the Azahara Medina, etc.
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