Seville

If your idea of the perfect holiday is immersing yourself in a wonderful new culture, through unique experiences and off the beaten track attractions, then sunny Seville should be at the top of your travel list. The beautiful Andalusian capital is not only one of Spain’s most iconic cities, but it is steeped in history too, which makes it the ideal destination for visitors looking to really get under the skin of a place. Set on the banks of the

Picture Spain – not just the cheap lurid cocktails and expat fry-up cafes, but the real Spain that was there before the package holiday was invented, and what do you see? Terracotta colours, flamenco, bullfighting even: you’ve just pictured Seville. Lonely Planet’s best city to visit in 2018 is a seductive, culturally fascinating place, whose patchwork history of conquest is evident straight away in its Roman, Moorish and medieval Spanish architecture. Nowhere can travellers see these influences more clearly than

For many people around the world Spain is a country of flamenco dancing, bullfighting, sherry and tapas. Whilst not a true reflection of the country as a whole such a perception is close to the truth where the Andalucian city of Seville is concerned. Most cruise passengers arrive in Seville on shore excursions from the Port of Cádiz which lies 120km to the south. However, the Guadalquivir River is navigable for 75km from Sanlúcar de Barrameda on the Gulf of Cádiz to Seville for some smaller cruise ships. This allows a growing number of lucky passengers to slowly navigate their

The beautiful city of Seville has long been associated with artistic prestige and a heady mix of cultural influences. After emerging under Roman rule, Seville was ruled for centuries by a succession of Muslim dynasties, which saw its rise as a cultural and commercial centre. Several hundred years after its capture by the Christian king Ferdinand III in 1248, the discovery of the New World helped Seville became one of the great cities of early modern Europe. Its economic fortunes dwindled with the unravelling of Spain’s empire in the nineteenth century, but culturally Seville continued to flourish, with the seventeenth-century

It is hard to understand the lively, vibrant city of Seville in southern Spain without appreciating its relationship to food. The people of Seville have tied their food, and the time they spend eating it, into the social fabric of their lives, so that eating is as much a leisure activity in the city as drinking or meeting up with friends.

How often have you dreamed about dropping everything and jetting off to an exotic destination with your sweetheart? It may not be as crazy a fantasy as you think. Stunning, vibrant Seville is right on your doorstep, less than three hours away by air. From carriage rides to couple’s massages, from palm trees to palaces, Seville can fulfil your most romantic fantasies – you might even learn to dance the flamenco! So take Friday off, pack a small case, grab your beloved’s hand, and get ready to fall in love all over again. What to Do Barrio de Santa Cruz

As winter turns into spring, the options for an ideal city break open up like the blossoming flowers. And where better to go than Andalusia’s gem: Seville. Seville has a plethora of things to see and visit, like the Cathedral, its old town, the idyllic Triana neighbourhood, its river and the Giralda Tower. But why not combine all of these things with a trip during one of its marvellous festivals or annual events. Here we take a look at the essence of Seville which is two main festivals or celebrations: The Feria de Abril (The April Fair) and Semana Santa (Holy Week or Easter).