Bellavista-La Palmera doesn’t have the spectacular treats of the heart of Seville. However, if you have some extra time and wish to see more of the city, this modern and busy suburb offers you a chance to see what daily life is like in the Andalusian capital.
Soccer stands proud as the national sport of Spain and nothing beats seeing a live soccer match at a large stadium. Buy a ticket for a game at the vast 60,000-seat Estadio Benito Villamarin, the home of local team Real Betis. Cheer along with the locals in this modern open-air stadium to become part of the electric atmosphere and feel the excitement.
Discover a combination of history and modern industry at the Puerto de Sevilla, the Port of Seville. This working port has been used for trading throughout the Mediterranean and Europe for hundreds of years.
Look for the sweeping curve of the old Fairbairn crane that looks like an old piece of steel artwork in vibrant blue. Go and find the nearby Monument to the Zero Mile of the Earth, which is dedicated to Juan Sebastián Elcano, a Spanish sailor who became the first to circumnavigate the Earth in the 16th century. He took over as captain from the famous explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who died during this perilous journey.
Head farther south to the border of Bellavista-La Palmera and Dos Hermanas. Here you find the Gran Hipódromo de Andalucía Javier Piñar Hafner. This horse racing venue is the largest of its kind in Spain and has two galloping tracks, a trotting track and an obstacle track. Check event times in advance to experience the spectacle of a race day.
Delve into the narrow streets of the suburb to see glimpses of everyday life. Churches such as Parroquia del Dulce Nombre de Maria and Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón introduce you to the ever-vibrant Catholic culture in Spain. Take a seat in a café or stroll over small plazas to see people going about their business. You’ll soon see that the beauty of Bellavista-La Palmera lies in its simplicity, its unhurried lifestyle.
