The Guadalquivir

The Guadalquivir, the river of Seville

The Guadalquivir is the river of Seville, intimately linked to the history and the identity of the city. The Seville audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this major waterway, which shaped the maritime and commercial destiny of the Andalusian city.

The river that made Seville

The Guadalquivir is the great river of Andalusia and the only great navigable river in Spain. Linking Seville to the sea, it made the city a great port, notably in the time of the exchanges with the Americas, when Seville held the monopoly of trade with the New World. Today, its laid-out banks offer walks, bridges and viewpoints, in the heart of Sevillian life.

What to see

Here you enjoy the laid-out banks, the walks along the water, the bridges and the views of the Torre del Oro and the Triana district. The Guadalquivir can also be discovered by boat, to admire Seville from the river. It is a must-see stop, at the heart of the maritime identity and the way of life of the city.

Practical information

The Guadalquivir crosses Seville, its banks being reachable on foot in the heart of the city. The walks along the river are public spaces freely accessible; the cruises and boat rentals have their own conditions and hours. The banks are particularly pleasant in the late-day light.

Why is the Guadalquivir important for Seville?

The only great navigable river in Spain, it links Seville to the sea and made the city a great port, notably in the time of trade with the Americas.

Where to see the Guadalquivir in Seville?

All along its laid-out banks that cross Seville, near the Torre del Oro and the Triana district.