Río Guadalquivir

The Río Guadalquivir has always been the lifeline of Seville. Although it is more than 600 km (370 miles) long, making it the third longest river in Spain, it is only navigable for a short stretch from the Atlantic to Seville. But this brought wealth to the city in the past after Seville was granted the monopoly on the whole overseas trade with the Spanish colonies.
Today, the promenade along its banks, the Paseo de Cristóbal Colón, on which the Torre del Oro and the bullfighting arena are located,... has become a popular place for leisurely walks, especially when it finally gets a bit cooler at nightfall. There are a few terrace restaurants on the riverbank, but it is mainly the many bars and good restuarants on the opposite side, on the Betis riverside road in the district of Triana, that tempt people over. A ride on one of the excursion boats which land near the Torre del Oro is very pleasant. more