Spain is famed for many things, not least among them is it’s religious festivals and pilgrimages. Seville has one of the largest Holy Week celebrations in the world and you may well have heard of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella. By the time Pentecost comes around, however, Spain decides to up the anti and […]
If you’ve ever seen photos of Seville during Semana Santa, you will have seen hoards of ominously cloaked figures. These people are a huge part of the culture of the city, we’re going to take a quick tour through the history of these people in Spain. Family and tradition are hugely important to Spanish culture; […]
For tourists, Seville is very different on a Monday. It’s common in cities throughout the world to find that many museums are closed on Mondays, and Seville is no different. Museums need to be closed at least one day of the week for cleaning and general maintenance and it has been the tradition in Europe […]
Located in the province of Cadiz, around 12km from the Atlantic Ocean, Jerez de la Frontera (or Jerez as it’s usually known) is famous for its wine, horses, flamenco and well-preserved Moorish fortress. There is so much to do in Jerez that it can be hard to know where to start. That’s why we’re here […]
Feria de Abril is the creme de la creme of Spanish festivals, and Seville knows it. Whilst Easter may signal the start of party season in Andalusia, it’s not until the April Fair two weeks later when Sevillanos really let loose. For a visitor to the city, it is very easy to get lost in […]
Last week we did a blog on the best things to do in Seville in Spring, and as we were writing it we noticed how many top class parks are in the city. Consequently, this week we are following it up with the top ten parks in Seville to visit during your family holiday. Whether […]
Seville is a vibrant city all the time, blessed with year round sunshine and a near perfect climate, there is no bad time to visit the city. But if there is a season where Seville most comes alive, it’s spring. The trees are in full bloom, orange blossoms fill the air and the Sevillanos are well in the party spirit.
Santa Cruz is a fascinating place. The old Jewish quarter of Seville is overflowing with history and legends, and is as alive today as it’s ever been. Santa Cruz is the labyrinth of houses and plazas bordered by the Real Alcazar, the Jardines de Murillo, Calle Mateos Gago, and Calle Santa Maria. The area gets […]
Seville is a well connected city. By train or bus you can get to more or less anywhere else in Spain or Portugal with but a few connections. There are reliable companies running services nationwide: Renfe for train, and Alsa for bus. It’s not all sunshine and roses though, buses can be cramped and slow and the […]
Seville is a picturesque city blessed with incalculable orange trees and beautiful buildings. If you come to this sun-drenched city, you are naturally going to want to witness this beauty in all its grandeur. Like all great artwork, to truly appreciate the beauty of Seville it will not be enough to merely see it up […]
