I am not sure if someone has already suggested this, but we stayed at the Parador in Carmona, about 35 KM from Sevilla and spent our days exploring this wonderful town. Even though it is quite close, finding our way into Sevilla each morning was daunting but we managed. The clifftop parador was spectacular - originally a fortress and then a palace of the Christian King. Our room had a little terrace overlooking the stunning views of the of the cereal-growing plains of the Guadalquivir. I recommend this parador highly but be prepared for frustration when driving into town.

Felice Toronto, Ontario