The 11 Best Things to do in Lisbon Lisbon is one of the most unique cities in Europe, a mishmash of tight streets and grand boulevards tell tales of everyone from impoverished peasants to revered explorers and colonial kings. As with any great city, there are countless things to do here. You could explore the […]
The Best Adventure Activities Near Seville The south of Spain is an adventurers paradise. Stories of bandits and vagabonds fill the mountains of Andalusia. The bandits have left the area these days, but their adventurous spirit still fills the countryside. Any outdoor activity you can think of is readily available in this beautiful land. To […]
Exploring the Casco Viejo in Seville During its heigh day, Seville was one of the largest walled cities in Europe. The neighbourhoods of Santa Cruz, Macarena, El Arenal, and Alameda all lay within this historic ring. But, in the middle of it all is the historic city centre. The Casco Viejo, or old town of […]
A Day Trip to Ronda from Seville There are certain places in the world which are just special. Ronda is one of those places. This ancient town is packed full of history, culture, and beauty. What’s more, a day trip to Ronda from Seville is an incredibly easy thing to do. You can even stop […]
Why You Should Visit the Alameda Seville is famous for its cathedral and historic sites. But while the ‘monumental area’ is where the action used to take place in Seville, people searching for today’s social centre will be drawn to the Alameda de Hercules. The long promenade has had a varied history, but today is […]
The Bienal Flamenco Festival in Seville Have you ever dreamed of watching an authentic flamenco performance? Or even learning how to dance yourself? Well then, Seville is the place for you! No one knows for sure where flamenco was born, but it was certainly in southern Spain, and likely in Seville. As such, Seville has […]
Day Trip from Seville to Tangier Many facets of the culture of southern Spain come from the Moors. As such, a day trip from Seville to Tangier will only serve to deepen your understanding of this culture, as well as provide you with an adventure! The day starts with a drive through the beautiful Andalusian […]
Summer in Seville is hot, and we mean really hot. Thankfully, the people of Seville are a creative bunch and have all sorts of ways to escape the heat. These range from water sprays at restaurants to a wide range of indoor museums. But our favourite way to escape the heat is to go up. […]
A Day Trip to Cordoba from Seville There are many day trips you can do from Seville. It is such a well located city that popular destinations such as Granada and Gibraltar are easily done in a day, as are many beautiful countryside retreats. However, the most popular destination is to Cordoba. The capital of […]
Where to Buy Flamenco Dresses in Seville Around the world there are a few garments associated with certain cultures: The lederhosen is inextricably linked with Germany, and India have the sari. In Spain, it is the flamenco dress. One look at these fitted dresses conjures up images of dances in romantic cities. As the name […]
