Seville is famous for the world heritage sites, historic monuments, Andalusian culture and unfortunately also its incredible heat in the summer. Seville is the hottest municipal area in Europe with a summer average high temperature above 35 Celsius. If you visit this city in the summer such as in August, you will find the town extraordinarily “empty”. Most Sevillians use their holidays in July and August for spending some cooler time on the beach. But what if you only have holidays in the summer and want to visit this charming city? Here are 5 tips you will find useful for enjoying your summer stay in Seville al fresco.
1) Avoid being under the sun during the hot hours.
It is terrifying when you see 46 degrees on a street thermometer in Seville. Taking into account that most of them are burned along the driveway under the sun, the high numbers are self-explanatory. It also shows the importance of avoiding spending too much time under the exposure of sun in a hot afternoon. In Seville, you can find many outdoor and indoor activities in the summer without having to stand under the sun. The giant gothic dome of the Cathedral, Arabic style gardens at the palace of Alcázar and the patios of traditional Andalusian houses were elaborately designed for keeping the temperature lower inside of the premises.
2) Take care of what do you eat.
Metabolism is the most important activity of human bodies, which consumes and stocks a ton of calories per day. In the heated summer, a Mediterranean diet mainly made up of vegetables, fruits and cereals is not only healthier but also boosts the blood circulation which makes your feel less heavy and sweltering. Therefore, when it comes to your trip, a hotel with good restaurant in Seville should be in your best interest.
3) Take care of what do you wear.
Linen, cotton, silk, polyester or synthetic fibre? Scientists have proven that cotton and linen are still the best materials for summer clothing in terms of airflow and sweat absorption. Light-coloured and loose-fitting clothes are also the most recommendable.
4) Always keep yourself hydrated on your trip.
Everyone knows the importance of hydration on a hot day. I would like to stress that sometimes the local beverages from your travel destination could do a better job than just water. In Seville, the typical Spanish tomato soup/juice Gazpacho is such a perfect beverage for a sizzling day. It combats dehydration with an additional supply of vitamins and salt.
5) Stay in a hotel with pool in Seville.
There are plenty of luxury hotels in Seville. However, Hotel Ribera de Triana has a natural advantage for summer visitors thanks to its unique location. It is sitting right on the riverbank of Guadalquivir in the quiet neighbourhood Triana. Hotel Ribera de Triana has an open air swimming pool, a spa centre with Turkish bath and Jacuzzi, air-conditioned gym, etc. Moreover, this exclusive hotel in Seville has many rooms with city and river views and a big rooftop terrace for drinks. Pool, terrace bar, river location, Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, these are the factors you should be looking for in your hotel in Seville.
