TRAVEL TIPS

When to go: Seville's Mediterranean climate makes it a pleasant place to visit any time of the year, but if you are not especially fond of hot weather, July and August may best be avoided as they are the hottest months. Between September and October there can be occasional thunderstorms or heavy showers, though these tend to be short and are usually followed by a sunny spell.

Language: Castilian (Spanish), but English, French and German-speaking staff can generally be found in large hotels and restaurants as well as in tourist centers.

Banking hours: Banks in Spain are generally open from 9 am to 2 pm on Weekdays and from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday.

Currency: Euro Dollar (EUR).
Bills issued: 5 €, 10 €, 20 €, 50 €, 100 €, 200 €, 500 €.
Coins issued: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents, 1 €, 2 €.

Useful numbers:

International country code: 34
Seville: 95
Emergencies: 112
Tourism Office: 954 22 14 04, 954 21 81 57

Dialing tips:

International calls: 00 - country code - area code - number.
Dialing Spain from abroad: +34 - area code - number.

Time: GMT/UTC +1 (+ 2 from last Sunday in March to last Saturday in October).

Dress code: Suits are the norm in Seville if you're here for business. Otherwise standard casual clothes are appropriate for any visitor in general. High-end restaurants and some hotel lounges may require a jacket and prohibit tennis shoes. It is also recommended to study the weather of Seville before your trip and pack accordingly.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Las Casas De La Juderia - In The Jewish Quarter Of Seville, This Former Duke's Residence Consists Of Moorish-influenced Buildings Joined Together By Pretty Plant-filled Patios, Just 500 Meters From The Cathedral And Alcazar. The 119 Air Conditioned Guestrooms Are Individually Decorated With Striped Fabrics And Traditional Oak Furniture; All Include Modern Amenities Such As Cable Television, Minibars And Internet Connections.

Hotel Los Seises - The Three-story Husa Los Seises Hotel Is Located In The Third Courtyard Of A Former Archbishop's Palace Just Across From Seville's Famous Giralda Tower. During Its Restoration In The Early 1990s, Excavations Revealed An Eclectic Mix Of Roman Mosaics, Renaissance Paneling, And Arabic Columns And Tiling, Much Of Which Is Still On Display. The 42 Guestrooms Feature Tile Floors, Rock Work