Isla Mágica, Seville
Just a short distance away from Seville's historic center, there exists an enchanting realm designed exclusively for brave adventurers and thrill-seekers. The Isla Mágica theme park is located on the Isla de la Cartuja, an expansive area along the banks of the Guadalquivir river. This park was built on the former grounds of the Expo '92 World's Fair and opened its doors in June 1997. Within its boundaries, you'll find a sizable lake and a plethora of attractions, including roller coasters and various types of rides, as well as live and cinematic performances.
This island, spanning around 230,000 square meters, boasts over 80,000 square meters of water park and green spaces. The natural surroundings are breathtaking, but you'll also be mesmerized by the architecture of captivating areas that transport you back to the Spanish Golden Age.
Explore its themed zones: Seville, Puerto de Indias, Puerta de América, Amazonia, The Pirates' Lair, ElDorado, The Fountain of Youth, and the new Agua Mágica aquatic area. Embark on a delightful journey through time that will astonish you with incredible attractions, such as the El Jaguar inverted roller coaster, the Orinoco Rapids, the El Desafío free fall tower, the Anaconda water roller coaster, the Iguazú splash, or the special effects cinema experience in Dimensión4. Furthermore, Isla Mágica offers top-notch action shows, period theater, humor, musicals, featuring birds of prey and equestrian performances, among others. In total, there are over 2,000 performances of 15 different shows throughout the season.
This island, spanning around 230,000 square meters, boasts over 80,000 square meters of water park and green spaces. The natural surroundings are breathtaking, but you'll also be mesmerized by the architecture of captivating areas that transport you back to the Spanish Golden Age.
Explore its themed zones: Seville, Puerto de Indias, Puerta de América, Amazonia, The Pirates' Lair, ElDorado, The Fountain of Youth, and the new Agua Mágica aquatic area. Embark on a delightful journey through time that will astonish you with incredible attractions, such as the El Jaguar inverted roller coaster, the Orinoco Rapids, the El Desafío free fall tower, the Anaconda water roller coaster, the Iguazú splash, or the special effects cinema experience in Dimensión4. Furthermore, Isla Mágica offers top-notch action shows, period theater, humor, musicals, featuring birds of prey and equestrian performances, among others. In total, there are over 2,000 performances of 15 different shows throughout the season.
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Isla Mágica on Map
Sight Name: Isla Mágica
Sight Location: Seville, Spain (See walking tours in Seville)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Seville, Spain (See walking tours in Seville)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Seville, Spain
Create Your Own Walk in Seville
Creating your own self-guided walk in Seville is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Flamenco Walking Tour
They say if it's Flamenco – it's Andalusia, and if it's Andalusia – it's all about Seville. Indeed, with its roots deeply embedded in the Andalusian culture, Seville is a prime destination for experiencing the essence of Flamenco and is largely considered to be the home of this fiery dance.
Flamenco sites are found all over the city – in bars, theaters, or specialized... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Flamenco sites are found all over the city – in bars, theaters, or specialized... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Seville Introduction Walking Tour
Seville is the largest city and provincial capital of Andalusia. It is in the southwest of Spain, on the banks of the Guadalquivir. Ancient tradition holds that Seville was founded by Hercules. It was called Hisbaal by Phoenician colonizers for the god Baal. The Romans latinized the name, calling it Hispalis.
In the year 711 CE the city was brought under Muslim rule and renamed Ishbiliyah. It... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles
In the year 711 CE the city was brought under Muslim rule and renamed Ishbiliyah. It... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles
Old Seville Walking Tour
In his famous book Don Quixote, Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes referred to Seville as a city where the bustle of life never seemed to stop.
Old Seville, the historic heart of the Andalusian capital, reflects more than two thousand years of cultural layers. The area developed along the banks of the Guadalquivir River, which for centuries connected the city to the wider Mediterranean world.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Old Seville, the historic heart of the Andalusian capital, reflects more than two thousand years of cultural layers. The area developed along the banks of the Guadalquivir River, which for centuries connected the city to the wider Mediterranean world.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
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Immortalized by Gioachino Rossini in his famous The Barber of Seville opera, the city of Seville is a major historic and cultural sight adorning the face of modern Spain. Much of the city's character is reflected in the locally-made products that can make for a great gift or trip memento...