Parque de María Luisa

The world famous Plaza de Espana is residing inside the Maria Luisa Park. After watching so many beautiful pictures of this place, I finally made it to get there this past July. Though the weather was scorching hot at >95F during the summer, it was still rewarding to visit this magnificent place. The Plaza was built around 1928 to show case Spanish heritages and history. Thus you can find sections of the regions decorted by colorful ceramic tiles to illustrate their cultures. The plaza has a built-in small canal for boating. But it was closed at the time when an outdoors concert was set up, incidently, the concert stage also consumed most of the plaza real estate. But that did not stop the daily activities at the plaza. A group of artists performed the Flamenco dance in the square, which really highlighted the Spaniards' passion. I was told the dance was originated in Seville. And Seville used to be the center of Spain before Madrid became the Capital. The are plenty of suveniors to buy at the square. The most popular one is probably the castanet after watching the Flemenco dance. Highly recommend this place if you visit Sevelli.

Parque de María Luisa is hands-down Seville's crown jewel—a sprawling, lush escape that feels like stepping into a romantic dream. I wandered its shaded paths on a sunny afternoon, mesmerized by the vibrant orange trees, exotic palms, and ponds teeming with swans and ducks. The real showstopper? Plaza de España, with its jaw-dropping semicircular architecture, colorful tiled alcoves for each Spanish province, and that iconic canal where you can rent rowboats for €6—pure magic for photos or a lazy paddle. ​ What I loved most was the mix of history and chill vibes. Built from palace gardens donated in 1893 and revamped for the 1929 Expo, it's got Moorish gardens, whimsical fountains like the Frog and Lions ones, plus monuments to poets like Bécquer. Free entry means it's perfect for picnics, jogs, or just people-watching amid the blooms—no crowds overwhelming the serenity. ​ Even in peak heat, the canopy keeps it cool, and nearby museums add culture without hassle. If you're in Seville, skip the lines elsewhere—this park stole my heart. 10/10, unmissable oasis!

Beautiful Park in front of Plaza De Espana, with lovely features all around the park to take pics. Has muesuems of arts at one end, beautiful buildings. Visited on a rainy day but was still amazing.

Beautiful park behind Plaza de España. A must to walk and take picture, or sit by a fountain to enjoy the fish and birds, or a casual park reading.

The park is so beautiful and lovely! I simply enjoyed the vibe here and had a wonderful time just taking a morning walk in it. You can feel the balanced mixture of nature and human in this place, all the colors and cool architectures are also making visiting this place a unique experience. Definitely recommend to come and visit, such a nice place to chill and relax.

Lovely park with beautiful plants, lots of animals and a bunch of interesting sights. Perfect for both a walk and also just to chill due to several benches where you can relax in the shadow. Cicadas can be a bit loud depending on the season and the horse carriages leave behind their dumps everywhere, leading to bad smell at some areas.

A park with a lot of gardens, lakes, fountains and historical buildings. There also play gardens for small children. Nice in any season

🌿 Review: Parque de María Luisa – Seville, Spain An extraordinary place! Parque de María Luisa is one of the most beautiful and spacious parks in Seville. Located just steps away from the iconic Plaza de España, it’s the perfect spot to fully enjoy the outdoors. The park has a wonderful atmosphere — parts of it feel peaceful and romantic, ideal for a quiet walk or a date, while other areas are perfect for children and families. Whether you’re going alone, with a partner, or with a group, there’s something for everyone. As someone from Argentina, I brought my mate and had an absolutely amazing time. It’s a great place to sit under the trees, relax, have a picnic or some tea, and just enjoy the surroundings. The public restrooms are clean and well maintained. Dogs are welcome, and there are open areas where people can relax or play — including picnic zones, which I loved. 🟢 Highly recommended! Definitely one of my favorite parks in Seville. A must-visit if you’re in the city.

One of my fond memories from my last visit to Seville in 2012 is strolling this park to the Plaza de Espana, and fifty countries later, it is still one of my all-time favorites. From the river, walk straight across the park to the plaza, or catch one of the many horse carriages giving 30-minute tours. Shady, with numerous paths criss-crossing the park, there are flowers, benches, toilets, and carts selling water bottles, hats, fans, and trinkets. Busy with families on weekends, one end is filled with the archaelogy museum, while the palace is on the other. Many buildings from the 1929 expo still line the park.

Maria Luisa Park is the most famous park in the city and most visited was opened to the public for first time on April 18, 1914.. I just love the lush areas with old trees, cute walking trails and nice areas to sit and relax. The park is one of the fundamental lungs of the city of Seville and the primary urban park. The Maria Luisa Park was formerly private gardens of the Palace of San Telmo, and were donated in 1893 by the Infanta Maria Luisa Fernanda de Borbon (Duchess of Montpensier) to the city. With 34 hectares of size, it is an ideal corner for local people and guests to rest in the shade of a woods, stroll with loved ones on the trails or sit and appreciate the trilling of fowls, the Garden of the Lions or beautiful frog fountain. You can enjoy the green areas of the park, and then head over to Plaza de España, just a few hundred steps away.

I was having a pissy day - Seville has a parking issue. We drove all around and found no parking. No Uber either so, we had to drive back to the hotel and parked and then started walking again. Turns out the park is only half an mile away from the hotel. The park is very nice and it brightened my day the moment I entered the gate. Some coffee and snacks to start the day with. Friendly cafe owner who had been to San Francisco and Carmel by the Sea, and loved to chat about the Bay Area. Very nice to meet a friendly Spaniard. We then we to check out the Moorish designed garden and other lovely sights. I have a few parks that I liked in other parts of the world aside from the Gold Gate Park. Central Park, of course. The Park in Mannheim, Germany, random, I know, but I quite like it, and then of course the world famous Luxembourg Gardens in Paris. I mention the above because Maria Luisa Park is a worthy rival. It's free, that's a good thing. It has a lot of orange trees, filled with ripe oranges. Nice. A bird sanctuary filled with birds and ducks, very cool. Moorish style garden design is a bit unusual and definitely sets it apart from the other parks. When you finish the walk, you come upon Plaza de Espana, where you get to sit around and check out the bridge and canals. Very relaxing. Walk or cab it. Don't park the car. It's impossible.

My mom is from nearby Jerez (about an hour south). Her name is Luisa Maria. I have many great childhood memories of visiting this park. So yes I'm a little biased, but this park really is special and can hang with the best of 'em across the globe. Brought my wife here on our recent trip to Spain, to see the Plaza de España (amazing in its own right), explore a little, and picnic with cava & jamon. #jamoneymoon2018 We found a great spot on the grass, under a tree, with views of the Plaza de España and the many people passing by. Then we popped the cava, swigging it straight from the bottle, and snacked on jamon iberico, olives, and picos. Weather was ideal, too. Bright and sunny without being too hot (a huge plus considering Sevilla had just been hit by a heat wave). A perfect afternoon.

Lovely little park near the Plaza de España, and we went here after visiting the Plaza and enjoyed the greenery. There are some really neat monuments here, especially the gorgeous fountains - as per our guide, the most famous one is called Fountain of Lions. Part of the park is near a river, and so it was fun to walk along its shady banks. The scent from the orange trees was really lovely and there were also a lot of palms and pine trees - there's an overwhelming feeling of lushness and fecundity as everything is so green and the flowers and vines are so massive and fragrant. Keep an eye out for the birds, especially parrots that you can spot flying around. A lovely little oasis in the city of Seville and super glad got the chance to check it out. Yelp Review 88/ 2017

Beautiful park, with a perfect walk to and from the beach. I recommend going around sunset, because the view on the sunset is fantastic. We walked around for a few hours and loved all the tile and interesting fountains.

We found this park, my accident and enjoyed it more than any other public area in Spain. Such a well laid out park with ponds, lovely plants and trees and of course, Plaza de España. So peaceful on a warm sunny day. After, head over to Torch, for coffee.

One of the best parks in sevilla, when you are there you should stop by Plaza españa located in the center of the park.

A peaceful tranquil space captured our attention as we approached the much hyped neighboring Plaza De Espana. Green, quiet and animated by white pigeons and ducks gliding in the pond populated by gold fishes. We took moments to absorb in the beauty of this green space. It's probably always overshadowed by the majestic Plaza de Espana. Tourists like myself with limited time probably seldom thought of allocating time from their tightly wound sightseeing hustle bustle of more glamorous spots to enjoy the calming reprieve. It's a pity.

While this is smaller than El Retiro Park in Madrid, it's prettier. Don't miss Plaza de España, where you can rent a row boat for 30 or 60 minutes. 30 minutes should be enough time to row from one end to the other and back, if you know what you're doing. Otherwise, pay for 60 minutes if you don't want to feel rushed.

Really big park to walk around in, and it would be a great place to run and bike in! It's mostly flat, and there are a lot of trees, flowers, and fountains in the park. It's really relaxing, and definitely worth a stroll! It's right next to a Plaza de Espana, so just swing by after visiting the plaza!

An absolute breath taking place. There are no words to describe this place. My first thought was, "if I get married, I'd like to get married here." (It is that incredible.) a MUST in Sevilla

A beautiful park for a stroll! There is plenty of greenery to go around. A tropical Central Park with fountains, perfect for handholding. They have a small playground for children and a great set of touristy gift shops. Got an awesome hat there for only 7 euros!

we were hurrying to see as much of this park as we could since we had a train to catch, and only managed to do a quick self-made walking tour along a portion of the park's perimeter. lots of locals and tourists were here, as were vendors selling goods, snacks, and drinks. trees and flowering plants were everywhere, and there were several trails nestled in this park as well. if only i had an extra couple of hours to spend, i'd have walked the entire perimeter and explored some of the historical landmarks inside this park. putting it at the top of my list if i should have the pleasure of returning to sevilla.

A wonderful park to wander through during the summer. There are many different parts filled with beautiful flowers and fountains.

Very beautiful park with two museums and two rose gardens inside of it, plus many other lovely spots to sit and admire the view. Of course, Plaza de España is the main attraction inside the park and you definitely don't want to miss it! The tile work, bridges, and fountain are all exquisite. No visit to Sevilla is complete without a stroll past this landmark.

An absolute must visit while in Seville. There is just a stunning park with beautiful tree lined walkways, ponds, fountains, etc.... The park is beautiful - you just have to see for yourself.