Sevilla

Plaza de España: Was built for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929, which was based Sevilla. Its author is Aníbal González. He mixed a style inspired by the Renaissance with typical elements from the city: I brick, ceramics and wrought iron (performed by Domingo Prida). Its plant is semicircular. It is dominated by two towers, one on each side of the enclosure frame the central building where the rooms. Between the two towers runs a network of galleries with semicircular arches that lead onto different areas of the square, where a fountain stands.

Parque de María Luisa: This is a huge park close to the Plaza de España, and filled with trees, hills, fountains, statues, gazebos, etc. There is also a duck pond with all sorts of water birds there (my favourites were the swans). It's a great place to chill out and relax. Also, sometimes there are markets and events going on there.

Alcazar: If heaven really does exist, then let's hope it looks a little bit like the inside of Seville's Alcázar. Built primarily in the 1300s during the so-called 'dark ages' in Europe, the castle's intricate architecture is anything but dark. Indeed, compared to our modern-day shopping malls, the Alcázar marks one of history's architectural high points. Unesco agreed, making it a World Heritage site in 1987.

Museo del Baile Flamenco: This museum spread over three floors of an 18th-century palace makes a noble effort to showcase the mysterious art with sketches, paintings and photos of erstwhile flamenco greats, plus a collection of dresses and shawls. Even better than that are the fantastic nightly concerts in the on-site courtyard.

Catedral y Giralda: This is one of the largest Christian churches in the world, is awe-inspiring in its scale and sheer majesty. It stands on the site of the great 12th-century Almohad mosque, with the mosque’s minaret (the Giralda) still towering beside it.  It was registered in 1987 by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Isla Magica Sevilla: Is a Spanish adventure themed amusement park that is divided into seven different themes which represent various eras in Spanish history during the 16th century. It offers over 40 different rides from crazy roller coasters to bumper cars located 2.5 hours from Marbella at Sevilla´s original Expo site, in the isla de la Cartuja.

How about taking a Spanish course while you're in Sevilla? It's an amazing city and you could find that your retention is boosted by the incredible atmosphere. 

There's a school that offers a wide assortment of programmes covering everything from Spanish language to Flamenco dancing. Check out the details from Don Quijote Spanish School and find out if they've got a programme that suits you.

If you'll be in another part of Spain but are still interested in language or cultural courses, check out our guide to Spanish courses.