If you are planning to travel to Seville during Holy Week, get ready for an unforgettable experience. The city is transformed into a living stage of tradition, art and passion. From its majestic monuments to its emotionally charged atmosphere, the Andalusian capital has a lot to offer. In this guide, we tell you what to see in Seville and why you can’t miss a flamenco show at El Palacio Andaluz.

During this time of year, Seville becomes a unique setting for tradition, culture and passion. From the Cathedral and the Giralda, Gothic jewels, to the Alcázar, a Mudejar palace that will transport you back to the time of the Moorish kings, this city will captivate you with its beauty. Strolling through the Santa Cruz neighbourhood, getting lost in its narrow streets and discovering its charming squares is another must to include in your visit plan.

Holy Week: an explosion of colour and emotion

Holy Week in Seville is a unique spectacle. The processions go through the city with imposing floats carried by costaleros, marching bands and the silent respect of thousands of spectators, filling the streets with colour, music and emotion.

The most emblematic brotherhoods, such as La Macarena, La Esperanza de Triana, El Cachorro and El Gran Poder, are a true spectacle of art, faith and emotion. A week in which religious fervour is mixed with tradition and the artistic beauty of the images, making it an experience that will take your breath away.

What to see in Seville during Holy Week?

In addition to the processions, in the Andalusian capital you can also enjoy its history, art and culture. Therefore, include in your holiday plan these recommendations to soak up everything the Andalusian capital has to offer.

• The Cathedral and the Giralda: being in Seville and not visiting its Cathedral is unthinkable. This imposing Gothic temple, a World Heritage Site, houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus and an impressive main altarpiece. Don’t forget to climb the Giralda, the old Muslim minaret converted into a bell tower, from where you can enjoy spectacular views of the city.
• The Real Alcázar: this group of palaces with Islamic, Mudejar and Renaissance influences will leave you speechless. Its tile-decorated courtyards, its lush gardens and its history linked to kings and dynasties will transport you to another era.
• The Santa Cruz neighbourhood: getting lost in its narrow streets, enjoying its flower-filled courtyards and feeling the essence of the most authentic Seville is another highly recommended experience.
• Plaza de España and María Luisa Park: one of the most photogenic corners of the city. The Plaza de España is a splendid display of regionalist architecture with its bridges, tile-decorated benches and impressive semicircular structure. Next to it, the Parque de María Luisa offers an oasis of peace with gazebos, fountains and nooks and crannies perfect for disconnecting from the hustle and bustle.
• Triana: cross the Triana Bridge and immerse yourself in this neighbourhood with a soul of its own, the birthplace of bullfighters and flamencos.
• The Torre del Oro and the Guadalquivir: a walk along the banks of the Guadalquivir River with the Torre del Oro as a backdrop is a perfect way to discover other charms of this city.

Flamenco in Seville: an experience not to be missed

And if we’re talking about Seville, we can’t forget flamenco. This artistic expression, declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, combines singing, dancing and guitar playing with overwhelming passion. Flamenco is part of the soul of this city and can be experienced in the streets, in the taverns, in the patios… and, of course, in the tablaos.

That’s why you can’t leave Seville without seeing a real show. In this sense, El Palacio Andaluz is the ideal place to immerse yourself in the essence of the most traditional flamenco.

Why choose El Palacio Andaluz?

At El Palacio Andaluz, you will be able to feel the passion, the emotion and the duende of flamenco in its purest form.

• Dinner options: for a complete experience, accompany the flamenco show with a dinner offering the best of Andalusian gastronomy.
• Authenticity and tradition: in our tablao, one of the oldest in Seville, you can enjoy a high quality show, covering the purest and most traditional flamenco palos.
• First-class cast: we have renowned dancers, singers and guitarists, such as Emilio Ramírez ‘El Duende’, who will make you feel the strength and passion of flamenco during the performance.
• A unique space: located in a historic building, our tablao transports you to the most flamenco Seville, with a decoration that evokes the old cafés-cantantes, precursors of today’s tablaos.
• Flamenco Costume Museum: this exhibition space is unique in the world where you will discover the history and evolution of this iconic regional costume.

Holy Week in Seville is much more than a trip, it is an experience that will envelop you in history, art and passion. From the majesty of its monuments to the emotion of a flamenco show, every corner of the city will make you feel something special.

So, take into account our recommendations if you are going to spend a few days of rest in the Andalusian capital. And don’t forget to book your ticket to our show, if you want to live a 100% flamenco experience.