A quick glance at a map of Sevilla will show you a city divided practically right down the middle by the Guadalquivir River. You'll find the majority of the action on the eastern bank in the barrios (neighborhoods) of La Macarena, El Arenal, the centro, Santa Cruz, and María Luisa. However, don't miss the western bank barrios, especially Triana, as they offer up a less-touristy and certainly unique atmosphere of their own.
While Sevilla is stunning in itself, its natural surroundings offer quite the feast for the eyes as well! If you want to spend a day communing with nature and breathing in fresh mountain air, you can head north for a day of hiking in the Sierra Norte. The Sierra offers tons of hiking trails through mountainous forests, wide open pastures, rivers and wooded slopes. With trails of various levels, you can pick one to occupy just a couple of hours or an entire afternoon!
