Campervan hire Seville

Motorhome Hire Seville

Seville is located in the south of Spain and is the capital of Andalusia. It is a must-see city for anyone with motorhome hire in Seville, as it attracts millions of tourists every year. The rich historical and cultural heritage of this city is thanks to the countless cultures that have passed through it: Greeks, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Muslims, and Christians. All of them have contributed to making this historic centre one of the most beautiful in Europe and monuments such as La Giralda, the Real Alcazar, and the Archivo de Indias have been declared World Heritage Sites. You can also visit the Jewish quarter and the Moorish quarter, and finish at the Torre del Oro on the banks of the Guadalquivir. The Triana neighbourhood, across the river, is another of the attractions of the city, as well as the Isla de la Cartuja or the Barrio de Santa Cruz.

Getting to Seville

By train: the RENFE train station is perfect for getting to the city from major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and the Andalusian provinces.

In Seville, you will find a road network that is very well connected to all the Andalusian provinces and also connects directly to the north of Spain and Extremadura. It also has 2 bus stations in Plaza de Armas and Prado de San Sebastian.

Seville also has its own airport located 12 km from the city, so you will be in the centre in about 15 minutes by car. You can also take a shuttle bus that takes 30 minutes to the centre.

To move around the city you can take the metro, streetcar or Renfe commuter trains. There is also a bicycle rental service (€15/day) with which you can move around the city on any sunny day.

Parking in Seville

You can park for free in the neighbourhoods of San Vicente, San Julian, El Fontanal, or Macarena. These neighbourhoods are adjacent to the centre and will take you no more than 15 minutes on foot. 

There are also parking lots and paid areas with a network of parking meters:

• Sea Zone: €1.25 for 1 hour of parking. 
• Blue zone: €1.70 for 2 hours of parking. 
• Green zone: €2 for 3 hours of parking. It is paid from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 8 pm. Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm and Sundays and holidays it is free of charge. 

There are also underground parking lots such as Paseo de Colón, Plaza Nueva and La Magdalena.

Annual Events in Seville

• April Fair: This is the most popular festival in Seville and is held in the Barrio de Los Remedios where you can dance sevillanas, eat seafood and watch horse and carriage rides. Hotel prices are very high and Seville is full of tourists and local visitors.
  
• Semana Santa (Holy Week): Takes place shortly before the April Fair and is one of the most popular festivals whether you are a believer or not. The floats of the religious fraternities in charge of carrying the images of the life of Jesus arrive at the Cathedral of Seville. At this time, the prices are also exorbitantly high.
  
• El Rocío: It takes place in May or June, depending on the Holy Week. The Virgen del Rocio attracts religious groups from every city to make a pilgrimage to the sanctuary located in the marshes of the Doñana National Park. Prices go up considerably. 

Camping in Seville

• Camping la Fundición: Located in Cazalla de la Sierra and from here you can start hiking routes of varying difficulty. It has a restaurant, swimming pool, supermarket and pets are allowed. The price is €20/day with a minimum stay of 2 nights.
  
• Camping Villsom: Located in Dos Hermanas and the price is €25/day. It has a swimming pool, mini-golf, supermarket, common room, restaurant and cafeteria, laundry service, and free showers.
  
• Camping Dehesa Nueva: Located in Aznalcázar and costs between €5-7/day (camping or RV). It has internet, a swimming pool, a restaurant, showers and is accessible for people with reduced mobility.