About María Luisa Park

      Maria Luisa Park is the perfect place to explore the leafier side of Seville!. Stretching along the Guadalquivir river, the grounds were formerly the gardens of the Palace of San Telmo. They were gifted to the city in 1893 by Infanta Luisa Fernanda, Duchess of Montpensier for use as a public park. The park has a historical background in that it was the site for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929 featuring pavilions for participating countries including the United States, Brazil, Mexico, etc  Creative blend of beautiful Moorish architecture fused with the Catholic European and a sumptuous parkland setting, this enormous park is spread over in 100 acres and is very close to the center of the city., containing many different tree species, landscaped gardens, monuments, fountains, lakes, ceramic features, former Exposition buildings, and the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions and pavilions constructed for Expo 1929. 

The most interesting pavilions are the Mudejar and Bellas Artes. The palm trees and the incredible amount of orange trees,the famed Seville bitter oranges, make you feel like you are in a tropical oasis. The large trees offer shade and cover from the dazzling sun and the water pond with ducks and other wildlife is a pleasure on the senses.  There are water features, pergolas, flower beds, statues, all beautifully laid-out; you keep finding new delights that were previously concealed until you turned a corner. Separating the building from the Plaza is a curved waterway, Little Venice, on which you may hire a rowing boat. It is spanned by bridges of elegant proportions which lead to the large Plaza with its fountain that is like a center-piece. Running trails and opportunities for carriage or cycle rides for rental.  Its a large park with fountains and sculptures scattered throughout and is the perfect place for quiet reflection and enjoyment of flora and fauna.          

Must See

  •  There's a special section which has hundreds of doves with a few pigeons
  • The crystal palace is a must-see as it is absolutely breathtaking
  • The rose gardens in the far end of the park are well worth the visit 
  •  Look out for the Museum of Folk Art and the waterfall
  • Some of the interesting attractions are the duck pond, tiled ornate frog fountains and pavilion
  • The Island of the Birds is a sanctuary for the many different birds that inhabit the park
  • The highlight is the Plaza de Espana, with the massive semi-circular galleried building (don't miss the illustrations of all the major Spanish cities, on the painted tiles)

How to reach

By Metro:

Line 1 Metro station Prado de San Sebastian 

By Car     

8 minutes via Calle Torneo  

By Bus:

 Line C2 to bus stop Glorieta Marineros Voluntarios, and lines 34 and A6 to bus stop Avenida María Luisa (La Raza) and the fare is 1.40 Euros 

By walk:

  23 minutes (1.8 km) via Calle Santiago

By Cycling: 

12 minutes (3.7 km) via Calle Torneo

       

 

Tips

  • Be sure to bring a camera
  • You can also hire bikes to go round, or take a rowing boat on the little lake
  • There are cafes and kiosks to get drinks and plenty of places to sit
  • Wear comfy shoes, bring a hat or use an umbrella
  • You can rent a cycle, which is like a car-sized bicyclethat you pedal around yourself, almost like a golf cart
  • You can also rent a single rider bicycle or a tandem bicycle. Both types of bicycles can be rented anywhere from 2 hours to 24 hours and range from 8 to 25 Euros

Visit Time

Sunday:         8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Monday:        8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday        8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday:  8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Thursday:      8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Friday:           8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Saturday:       8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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Time you can spend

6 to 8 hours

 

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Clear Sky 25.16°C

 

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