There is no doubt that Seville is a culturally attractive city. Monuments and sights, churches, palace-houses… The capital of Andalusia houses an endless number of buildings that make it one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. However, there is a natural monument that steals the hearts of all those who finds it: the Guadalquivir River.
The Guadalquivir River is the indisputable protagonist of hundreds… Wait. Hundreds? No way! Thousands and thousands of photos and postcards to remember. It has been a silent witness of the various cultures that have settled around it. Nowadays, it is a great ally for Sevillians and visitors. Not only because in summer the hot weather is less hot being close to it, but for all the things that can be done thanks to it. Start organising your agenda because on TUDESTINO you will find out the best things to do in Seville along the Guadalquivir River.
- Watersports
- Boat trips
- Sunbathing by the banks of the river
- Terraces along the Guadalquivir river
- Next to the Guadalquivir river
WATERSPORTS
Stay in shape and take care of your health in a place as wonderful as the Guadalquivir River. You can get the most out of the water by practising sports as refreshing and fun as kayak, canoe polo, SUP yoga or paddle surfing – SUP.
Kayak is a very interesting option to take a walk along the Guadalquivir river being just centimetres away from the water. Enjoy this plan that will allow you to contemplate the Torre del Oro or the colourful houses on Betis street, in Triana, while you do sport having a great time.
Canoe polo or kayak polo is a fun mix between water polo and canoeing. Try it; you’ll be surprised about how much you’re going to like it! SUP yoga is halfway between paddle surfing and yoga. The good thing about having some moment of deconcentration is the refreshing dip that will come later!
Paddle surfing – SUP is a very enjoyable activity in which you have to stand on a board while moving through the water with the help of a shovel. Not only is it great to have a good time, but also to have a totally different perspective of the city from the water.
BOAT TRIPS
If there is an activity that stirs up passions, that is to sail the waters of the Guadalquivir river by boat. There are a large number of companies specialising in sightseeing cruises and boat trips. Boat trips on the Guadalquivir river go a long way. There are some with lunch or dinner included, night boat trips, river cruise from Seville to Cadiz, romantic dinners on board… As you can see, you have a wide range to choose the maritime excursion that you like the most. Whatever it is, we are sure you’ll love it!
SUNBATHING BY THE BANKS OF THE RIVER
Although there is no beach in Seville, sunbathing on the shores of the Guadalquivir river is possible. Meet with friends or family and spend an almost beachy day at the edge of the river, improvising a picnic and having fun together. From there, you can see the boats and the people that make the most of the river by practising some of the watersports we mentioned before. Undoubtedly, it is a very good plan to get a tan! (Wow! “I’m a poet and I don’t know it!” 😉 )
TERRACES ALONG THE GUADALQUIVIR RIVER
Along the Guadalquivir River, there are a large number of terraces that will delight anyone who wants to drink something in a setting as wonderful as this. Especially in summer you will enjoy more than ever a refreshing mojito or gin and tonic by the banks of the Guadalquivir River. In addition, music is usually present thanks to live DJs that will enliven the evening.
NEXT TO THE GUADALQUIVIR RIVER
Take advantage of the urban promenade that runs along the Guadalquivir River. Throughout this, you can walk your dog or let your dog walk you, run, ride a bike, go on an electric scooter or whatever you can think of (but according to the law, please!). It is a great area to chat with someone while walking along the river. From here you can take incredible photos of the Torre del Oro, the river itself or the colourful houses on Betis street on the other side. You can do any of these activities at any time of the year.
There may not be beach in Seville but, as you have seen, there is a river with a multitude of possibilities. Make the most of everything the Guadalquivir river has to offer. On TUDESTINO we are sure that any will be an unforgettable experience!