Sevilla by night

When night falls, Sevilla does not switch off — it changes tone. The city moves from the white heat of the day to a warm, golden light that transforms its façades. Begin your walk, if you can, on the Isabel II Bridge, looking towards the Torre del Oro: the lit riverbank, the silhouetted palm trees, the shimmering reflection. Come down to Calle Betis, in Triana, and pick a terrace for a drink. Across the water, the façade of the Hospital de la Caridad, the Maestranza bullring and the Cathedral seem drawn in old gold. Cross back into the city and get pleasantly lost in Santa Cruz: the lanterns light up patios, dark iron balconies and hidden squares, and suddenly someone is playing guitar in a corner. Walk up Calle Mateos Gago to Plaza Virgen de los Reyes, where the Giralda glows almost pink under the floodlights. For lively tapas, Alameda de Hércules is the young, musical hub; for something more traditional, try Mateos Gago, García de Vinuesa or Triana. Visitor tip: in summer the city lives outside until very late; in winter, everything closes earlier. If you can, end the night with a stroll through the Murillo Gardens or along the Marqués de Contadero riverside walk, and watch the city breathing quietly. Say goodnight to Sevilla — she always answers with music.