Know before you go

• The most famous processions run through the night from Thursday to Friday (the Madrugá).

Airport to Processions across Seville

Seville airport (SVQ) is 10 km northeast. The EA bus runs to Plaza de Armas in 35 minutes; taxis have a fixed fare of about 25 euros by day.

Walk; streets close for processions.

Public transport directions to Processions across Seville

Where to stay by budget

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: Hotel Sevilla Center
• Mid-range: Hotel Casa 1800 Sevilla
• Splurge: Hotel Alfonso XIII

Links search the nights from 20 March to 29 March. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual visit schedule for 21 to 28 March 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Family-friendly picks

• Isla Mágica theme park and water park.
• Horse carriage ride around the old town.
• Seville Aquarium.

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

• Alameda de Hércules bars.
• Rooftop bars facing the Giralda.

8 tours worth booking for Semana Santa in Seville

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

• El Rinconcillo Seville's oldest bar, since 1670
• Bodega Santa Cruz Standing tapas, cheap and busy
• Mercado de Triana Market stalls and bars by the bridge
• Eslava Creative tapas near San Lorenzo
• Casa Morales Old wine bar with big clay jars

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

• Museum of Fine Arts.
• Archivo de Indias.
• Casa de Pilatos.

Getting around on event days

• The old centre is walkable; one metro line and the tram cover the rest.
• Summer afternoons go above 40°C: plan outings for the morning and evening.
• Uber, Cabify and Free Now work in Spanish cities. Taxis are metered and reasonable.
• Renfe high-speed AVE and Ouigo/Iryo trains link Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Málaga, Valencia and Zaragoza. Book early for event weekends.

Day trips from Seville

• Córdoba: 45 minutes by AVE
• Jerez: 1 hour by train
• Cádiz: 1.5 hours by train

Questions people ask

When is Semana Santa in Seville 2027?

The next edition is 21 to 28 March 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Processions across Seville?

Seville airport (SVQ) is 10 km northeast. The EA bus runs to Plaza de Armas in 35 minutes; taxis have a fixed fare of about 25 euros by day. Walk; streets close for processions.

Where should I stay for Semana Santa in Seville?

For most visitors the best base is Santa Cruz and the Arenal: Walk to the cathedral, the Alcázar and the river.

What else can we do around Semana Santa in Seville?

Good short outings in Seville include Real Alcázar guided tour, Cathedral and Giralda tour, Guadalquivir river cruise. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Semana Santa in Seville?

Family-friendly picks: Real Alcázar guided tour, Córdoba day trip, Guadalquivir river cruise. Isla Mágica theme park and water park.

How far is Processions across Seville from Seville centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. Walk; streets close for processions.

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