This enormous park is my favourite place to relax on a sunny Seville day. It’s a bit of a way from the main attractions – if you’re in a rush then head to the more central María Luisa park. With Alamillo Park’s wide boulevards, lakes and lawns there’s loads of space for cycling, rollerblading or just lazing peacefully with a book. There is also a large bar/restaurant. Families gather there for parties, setting up camp all day with picnics, games and wine flowing freely. There are often fairs and free concerts, and on my first trip I even happened upon a dog show taking place in one corner. The children will love the miniature railway and, if you fancy it, you can even try out cableskiing.

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The Murillo Gardens are very Sevillian in style, full of arcades and foliage, ceramic work and abundant flowers. A very peaceful haven in the centre of Seville. Ideal for children and families.

On Calle de Menendez Pelayo. The gardens border the walls of the Alcazar, leading into the Santa Cruz district.

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A huge landscaped park laid with wide boulevards where horse drawn carriages still transport visitors and where you can hire a four wheeled bike to transport you and family. Within the grounds are the 1929 pavilions – a series of often eccentric buildings by various countries taking part in the 1929 Iberian-American exhibition.

Parque de Maria Luisa

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