Seville Travel Guide

Getting There:

By Air: Seville is served by 2 airports: Seville Airport (+34 95 444 9000) (for European travelers) and Malaga International Airport (AGP) (+34 95 204 8484). Please call for airline information. International travelers typically arrive in Madrid or Barcelona, then transfer to Malaga. The Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD): (http://www2.aena.es/aeropuertos/barajas/index.htm /+34 91 305 6000) Located nine miles east of downtown, Madrid handles 25 million passengers a year. Its three terminals, which are connected by free shuttle buses, are loaded with restaurants, cafes, and retail outlets. Major airlines serving the airport include:

Aero Mexico (+ 1 800 237 6639/ http://www.aeromexico.com) Air Berlin ( +45 30 41 47 75 10/http://www.airberlin.com ) Air Europa (+1 888 238 7585/http://www.air-europa.com) Air France (+1 800 871 1366/ http://www.airfrance.com) American Airline (+1 800 433 7300/http://www.aa.com) British Airways (+1 800 247 9297/http://www.british-airways.com) Continental (+1 800 525 0280/http://www.continental.com) Delta (+1 800 221 1212/http://www.delta.com) Iberia (+1 800 772 4642/http://www.iberia.com) Iberworld Airlines ( http://www.iberworld.com ) United (+1 800 241 6522/http://www.ual.com) US Airways (+1 800 428 4322/http://www.usairways.com) Vueling ( +34 93 378 78 78/ http://www.vueling.com )

The Barcelona Airport: (+34 932 983 838; http://www.barcelona-airport.com/)

Taxis are easy to locate outside the terminals. Only board taxis that operate via meter for the others are notorious for overcharging.

Rental Car Companies:

Avis (+1 800 831 2847/ http://www.avis.com) Hertz (+1 800 654 3131/ http://www.hertz.com) Carjet.com (http://www.carjet.com/)

Local rental prices are high, so it is best to book in advance. Remember, in Spain cars drive on the right-hand side of the road. For more Seville driving tips, check out http://www.seville.world-guides.com/travel.html.

By Train: RENEFE (+34 93 490 1122/http://www.renfe.es) is Spain's largest train line station, catering to the towns and cities in southern and eastern Spain including Seville and Valencia.

By Bus: Estacion de Autobuses Plaza de Armas (+34 954 908 040) and Estacion de Autobuses Prado de San Sebastian serve as Seville's main bus stations. National Express (http://www.nationalexpress.com/) serves all of Europe. Eurolines (http://www.eurolines.com/) also serves Europe.

Getting Around:

By Bus: Transportes Urbanos de Sevilla (TUSSAM) (+34 954 420 011; http://www.tussam.es/)

By Metro: Metro de Sevilla (+34 902 364 985; http://www.metrodesevilla.net/)

By Taxi: Unless it is during a main fiesta, it is easy to hail a cab on the street. Be aware that most taxi drivers do not speak good English, so it is helpful to know a few key Spanish phrases. Look for taxis with a green light; it is important to ensure they are metered. Companies include: Radio Taxi Giralda (+34 954 675 555) Radio-Taxi (+34 954 580 000) Tele-Taxi (+34 954 622 222)

By Horse Carriage: For a unique way to tour the city, take a ride on a horse carriage. They are waiting in line at the Cathedral and at the Plaza de España in the Maria Luisa Park. The cost is EUR30 for 40 minutes.

By Foot: It is easy to travel as a pedestrian in the city, especially as a tourist. Most of the major attractions are within walking distance of Seville's main hotels.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000 47