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| | | Seville | | Did you know?
The Moors ate orange peel for medicinal purposes; now we spread Seville's finest oranges on our toast as marmalade.
Language
Castillian Spanish
Visas
Not required for UK citizens
Getting there
Seville airport is about 8km from the centre - an airport bus makes the trip 12 times daily and coincides with flight times.
Flying time from London
Two hours
Getting around
There is a good network of comfortable coach routes in Spain that are cheaper than trains, but pre-book on weekends. The minimum age to qualify for car hire is 21. The Al-Andalus Express is a five-day tour through Sevilla, Cordoba, Granada, Malaga and Jerez de la Frontera on a luxurious train.
Currency
Euro
Costs
Bottle of beer 75p, a film for your camera £2.50, moderate meal £5-£8, litre of petrol 45p, short taxi ride £5.50. Prices may vary.
Weather
Average temperatures are August 36C/97F, January 15C/59F. Seville gets almost intolerably hot in July and August.
Time difference
One hour ahead of GMT
International dialling code from the UK
00 34 95
Voltage
220V AC
Opening hours
Large supermarkets and department stores Monday-Saturday 9am-9pm; other shops and businesses 9am-2pm and then 4.30/5pm-8pm; banks Monday-Friday 8.30am-2pm, Saturdays 9am-1pm (some not on Saturday in summer).
Health - Before you go
Spain has a reciprocal health agreement with the UK, so make sure you have an EHIC health form (from post offices) before you go.
Health - When you are there
Beware the sun, especially in July and August. Cover up and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
Warnings
Seville has a reputation for pickpockets, keep a firm grip on your possessions.
Emergency
Police dial 091. British Consulate, Plaza Nueva, 8B, 41001 Seville. Tel. 422 8875.
Customs
Drinks after dark are as popular as tapas before lunch, and the Spanish get going late. In summer many city dwellers make trips to the taverns in the villages just outside the city, known as ventanas sevillanas.
Pets
You may bring your pet to and from Spain with the correct documentation under the Pet Travel Scheme, but this takes time to set up. See your vet for details.
Tipping
Service charge is included in restaurants, so tipping is a personal choice: 5% is plenty, or odd change in cafes and bars.
Tourist office
Spanish National Tourist Office, 22-23 Manchester Square, London W1M 5AP. Tel. 020 7486 8077. Brochure line: 09063 640630 (60p per minute).
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