Seville isn’t just about monuments and cuisine. The city also boasts some of the most beautiful gardens and parks in Spain – green spaces where nature and history blend in a unique way. If you’re looking for peace and quiet, beauty and a break from the hustle and bustle of tourism, Seville’s parks and gardens are the perfect choice.

María Luisa Park

María Luisa Park is Seville’s green lung. Designed for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition and donated to the city by the Infanta María Luisa of Orleans, the park combines French and Andalusian styles with lush vegetation: palm trees, orange trees, magnolias, pines and ponds teeming with ducks and pigeons. Within the park lie the spectacular Plaza de España and two of the city’s main museums: the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Popular Arts and Customs. It is the ideal spot for a leisurely stroll, a bike ride or simply to sit on a bench and soak up the Sevillian atmosphere.

The Gardens of the Real Alcázar

The gardens of the Real Alcázar are regarded as one of the most important historic gardens in Europe. They share the World Heritage status with the palace and offer a unique sensory experience: fountains, ponds, hedge mazes, centuries-old orange trees, tiled gazebos and a sense of peace that is hard to find just a few metres from one of the most vibrant cities in southern Spain. Access is included with a ticket to the Alcázar or, at certain times, to the gardens alone.

The Guadalquivir Promenade

A stroll along the banks of the River Guadalquivir is one of the best things to do in Seville, especially at sunset. From the Torre del Oro to the Puente del Alamillo, the riverside walk offers views of the water, cyclists, outdoor cafés and the city skyline in the background. The stretch from Puerta de Jerez to the Puente de Triana is particularly recommended, as it passes by the Torre del Oro and the Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza, before crossing the river into the lively Triana neighbourhood.

The American Garden and Alamillo Park

The Jardín Americano, on the island of La Cartuja, is a green space little known to tourists but much loved by the people of Seville; filled with American plants brought over during the colonial era, it offers a fascinating botanical walk. The Alamillo Park, to the north of the island, is Seville’s largest park and is ideal for sport, cycling and picnics.

The Los Remedios neighbourhood and the Parque de los Príncipes

On the other side of the river, the Los Remedios neighbourhood has several parks and peaceful green spaces, ideal for escaping the hustle and bustle of the city centre. The Parque de los Príncipes, near the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium, is another large green space that is very popular with the people of Seville.

A handy tip for explorers

For guests staying at Tayko Sevilla, in Puerta de Jerez, both the Alcázar Gardens and the start of the Paseo del Guadalquivir are just round the corner. And María Luisa Park is less than a ten-minute walk away.