Seville city guide: What to do on a weekend break to the Andalusian capital

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery The Metropol Parasol is the place to soak up the best views Lunch on the run A stone’s throw from the Cathedral is Casa Morales a classic Sevillano tapas joint – long wooden bar, briskly efficient waiters, and a well-heeled crowd. open image in gallery Seville boasts many delightful plazas packed with tapas joints Day two Out to brunch Kök only serves brunch, so you know you’re in good hands. open image in gallery Plaza de Espana is adorned with tiled homages of Spain’s 48 provinces A walk in the park South of Puerta Jerez, near metro/tram stop Prado de San Sebastian, Parque Maria Luisa has shady avenues and tiled benches designed for gentle ambles. open image in gallery Seville has the largest Gothic cathedral in the world The icing on the cake Hop over the river to Triana, once the poor working-class area, now with fortunes revived – the buzzing market has fabulous fresh produce, a mini-theatre with daily flamenco and a cooking school, while nearby museums of ceramics and the Inquisition explore the city’s industrial and religious history.