As you explore the city, architectural sights such as the world’s largest gothic cathedral, La Giralda, the Alcázar and the Torre del Oro, will awe you. You will also enjoy watching matadors and colorful flamenco dancers when festivals such as Semana Santa and Feria de Abril fill the streets.

The city of Seville is full of small shops and restaurants serving up the best of Spanish cuisine. Lining the streets are terrace cafés where people meet to enjoy their afternoon café con leche. Relax at a local tapas bar to enjoy good food and conversation after a day of strolling through the shaded, winding alleyways of the Barrio Santa Cruz, the old Jewish quarter.

Seville’s ideal location contributes to its attractiveness as a study abroad destination. Spain’s high-speed train, the AVE, takes travelers to Madrid in about 2.5 hours. In addition, the beaches of Costa del Sol and the ski slopes of the Sierra Nevadas are only a few hours away. The location of Seville also makes travel to international destinations easy. Portugal’s border is less than two hours away, and for adventure seekers, Morocco is easily accessible. Whether you choose to travel or to spend their time exploring the city, you are sure to have an experience of a lifetime.