The sunny city break an £18 flight from Manchester Airport

January has thrown everything at us weather-wise: first it wouldn’t stop raining, then it was freezing cold and now the UK is in the grip of Storm Isha. With all that in mind, a holiday in a warm, sun-soaked city sounds rather nice right now.

Located in southern Spain, Seville is a city rich in culture and history; a place where you’ll find Islamic and Renaissance architecture standing side by side, hundreds of tapas bars and captivating flamenco shows. The city is pleasantly warm during the winter months, with highs of 18C in February and 21C in March.

It’s the perfect time to explore Seville as temperatures can be unbearably hot during the summer and it’s not uncommon to see the mercury rise above 40C. Skyscanner currently shows flights from Manchester Airport to Seville in February starting from £178 one way, with returns available for a similar price (although you may need to pay more for luggage and seat allocation).

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As Spain’s fourth-largest city, there’s no shortage of things to do in Seville, from hidden tapas bars to flamenco shows. One place you must visit is the Real Alcazar, a beautiful palace which reflects the different chapters throughout Seville’s history, with both Islamic and Christian Influences.

It first began life as a fort in the 10th century and was subsequently developed by different rulers over the centuries. Stroll through the palace’s state rooms, archways and gardens soaking up the different architectural styles.

Seville is also home to the world’s largest Gothic cathedral, which was developed from a 12th century mosque by Spanish Christians. One of the best ways to experience it is with a rooftop tour where you can see