Picnic in the parks of Seville
With the end of the summer season, it’s time to give way to autumn and the many leisure possibilities and plans it offers. The autumn weather and its characteristic coolness allow an infinite number of options to suit you: walks around the city, shopping outdoors, sitting on a terrace in the early afternoon… Of course, we can’t forget about picnics. Without the summer heat, picnics provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy a quiet, inexpensive plan in the best company.
Just as picnics are the favourite thing to do in autumn, Seville is the city of choice for picnics. And the fact is that the metropolis of Seville has numerous green spaces and parks for you and your loved ones to spend a fantastic day. In this post we reveal the best parks to do just that. So, shall we go on a picnic?
Maria Luisa Park
The María Luisa Park, considered the lung of the city, is a very special park, as it combines history with nature. The park is home to the famous Plaza de España and Plaza de América, as well as extensive green areas where you can lay out your tablecloth, serve your food and enjoy the company. If you want to add more fun to your picnic day, take along a pack of cards or your favourite board games.
The park also has several leisure options to choose from to round off your day, such as renting a four-seater bicycle, also known as a ciclo, and riding around the park from corner to corner, visiting its monuments, ponds and fountains. And in the blink of an eye you’ll be witnessing Seville’s beautiful sunsets. Are you up for it?
Alamillo Park
The Alamillo Park is a large green space of 120 hectares with long opening hours, which makes it a perfect place to spend a picnic day.
In addition to the tranquillity of a picnic, in the Alamillo Park you can see different species of birds such as robins, stonechats, blackbirds, swallows, amphibians and other species such as the common toad, rabbits and hedgehogs. You can also visit the two lakes in the park, as well as an old farmhouse that hosts cultural and leisure activities. This is a picnic with a difference.
Miraflores Park
Miraflores Park is one of the largest green spaces in the metropolitan area of Seville. With a surface area of 90 hectares, many Sevillians choose this park to spend a quiet day with family or friends. Here you will find a large number of people enjoying the outdoors, celebrating birthdays or simply strolling around.
The park has numerous natural and leisure areas. Once you’ve finished your picnic, you can stroll through its urban orchards, its wide esplanades and observe the richness of its vegetation. What’s more, if you’re going with children, it’s essential to take them to the park’s amusement areas and swings. What are you waiting for?
Prince Park
The Prince Park is one of the most important parks in Seville. It is located in the Remedios neighbourhood and has a lagoon and large meadows full of paths. It is the perfect place to have a picnic, take a walk and escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
You already have all the ingredients to make your picnic day with your family or friends perfect, you just need to venture into the parks, relax and enjoy the wonders that autumn Seville has to offer.
