Spain’s fourth-largest city is as complex and multilayered as the most ornate fan wielded by local flamenco dancers. The Andalusian capital revels in its warm, sunny climate and Top 20 Nature & Parks, and is proudly walkable, narrow and winding, perfect for exploring by foot or bike. Moorish and Baroque architecture radiates in panoramas out from its spectacular cathedral and the Giralda bell tower. Not content with masterpieces of the past, city builders are always looking to visually delight locals and visitors, resulting in a #13 ranking for Sights & Landmarks. Take the 11-year-old Metropol Parasol that rises over the medieval Plaza de la Encarnación. Six massive sculpted sunshades ascend 28 metres up and shade those below from the relentless Andalusian sun. Speaking of heat, the new proMETEO project made Seville the world’s first city to name heatwaves in the same way we do hurricanes in a bid to raise public awareness of their impact on health and to encourage people to protect themselves. Its Top 25 spot in our overall Lovability Index means new hotels are opening fast, including the anticipated Thompson Seville in 2026. Expect more if Seville’s bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup is successful. Seville is pouring millions into cultural restoration projects— and La Cartuja Stadium just in case.