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Ornate Baroque plasterwork ceiling inside Santa María la Blanca church, a former synagogue in Seville
Jun 2, 2026

Jewish Heritage Tour Seville: Unique visit to Santa María la Blanca

Trace Seville's Sephardic past on a research-based Jewish heritage tour and step inside Santa María la Blanca, built ove…

Visitors walking among the red-and-white striped arches inside the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
May 25, 2026

Córdoba Chosen as One of the Best Urban Destinations by NatGeo

National Geographic readers named Córdoba a top urban destination. See why its Mosque-Cathedral, patios, and slow-travel…

3D cutaway model of the Casa Sefardí museum of Sephardic Jewish heritage in Seville
May 15, 2026

International Museum Day: Casa Sefardí de Seville

Discover Casa Sefardí de Sevilla, a proposed interpretation center honoring Seville's Sephardic legacy — and explore the…

Padmé, Anakin, and R2-D2 on the Plaza de España colonnade in Seville, filmed as planet Naboo in Star Wars
May 4, 2026

Seville Star Wars Filming Location: Visit Naboo in Spain

Plaza de España doubled as Planet Naboo in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. Walk in Anakin and Padmé's footsteps and cel…

Panoramic view of Plaza de España in Seville, centerpiece of the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition
Mar 6, 2026

Sevilla Tourism Experience: 1929 Expo Sites Seek UNESCO Status

Seville's Plaza de España and María Luisa Park may soon join the UNESCO World Heritage list. See why the 1929 Expo sites…

A traveler admires the painted azulejo tile alcoves of Plaza de España in Seville
Feb 18, 2026

Seville Travel Guide: The New York Times Recommends Seville

The New York Times spotlights Seville. Explore its top landmarks, tapas culture, and a perfect 36-hour itinerary, then p…

Ornate arches and reflecting pool at the Royal Alcázar, centerpiece of Seville, Europe's greatest urban destination
Jan 14, 2026

The Telegraph Best City: Seville

The Telegraph crowned Seville Europe's greatest city. See why flamenco, tapas, and UNESCO landmarks earn the title, plus…

Actor David Henrie tasting a glass of manzanilla sherry on a sunny street during his visit to Spain
Nov 30, 2025

Why David Henrie’s Visit to Spain Is a Great Reminder to Explore Seville — and Beyond

Actor David Henrie called Seville the most charming city in Spain while filming Seeking Beauty. See why it belongs on yo…

Travelers taking a group selfie beneath the Giralda tower at Seville Cathedral on a sunny day
Nov 4, 2025

New International Flight Connections to Seville: Your Perfect Travel Opportunity

New international routes are making Seville easier to reach. Which airlines fly there, where from, and what it means for…

Women in flamenco dresses dance at Seville's April Fair, part of why it ranks among the best cities in the world
Oct 23, 2025

Seville Named One of the Best Cities in the World: Why Travelers Are Falling in Love with Spain’s Andalusian Gem

Seville just ranked among the world's top three cities. Discover its royal palaces, flamenco nights, and tapas, plus tip…

Plaza de España's towers, canal, and fountain in Seville, voted among the most beautiful cities in Europe
Sep 17, 2025

Seville Named the Second Most Beautiful City in Europe: Why You Must Visit This Spanish Treasure

Seville was just voted the second most beautiful city in Europe. See why its cathedral, Alcázar, flamenco, and tapas bel…

Forest of red-and-white arches in the prayer hall of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Aug 14, 2025

Cordoba’s Mosque–Cathedral: An Urgent Wake-Up Call for Heritage Management

A 2025 fire at Córdoba's Mosque-Cathedral sparked a heritage management debate. Learn what happened, what's changing, an…

Courtyard of the Maidens with its reflecting pool at the Royal Alcázar, a highlight of the best city in Europe
Jul 23, 2025

Why Seville Was Just Named the Greatest City in Europe

Discover why Seville was voted Europe's greatest city: walkable streets, world-class tapas, flamenco, and 300 sunny days…

Plaza de España in Seville beside the red-and-white arches of Córdoba's Mosque-Cathedral
Jul 12, 2025

Seville & Cordoba in Forbes: Your 2025 Guide to Luxury Andalusia Tour

Forbes named Seville and Córdoba among Spain's top 2025 destinations—see why with luxury private tours, UNESCO sites, fl…

Travel & Hospitality Awards 2024/25 winner badge recognizing Altai Turismo's Seville tours
Jun 20, 2025

Altai Turismo: Triple Winner of the Travel & Hospitality Awards

Altai Turismo wins the Travel & Hospitality Awards for 2020, 2022, and 2025. See why travelers rave about our Seville gu…

Golden-domed pavilion and circular mosaic plaza in Seville, host city of the UN summit
Jun 19, 2025

Seville in the Global Spotlight: Explore While the UN Gathers

Visiting Seville during the UN Summit? Skip the security zones and explore the Cathedral, Santa Cruz, and hidden corners…