Seville City Break
The smell of sweet jasmine, the taste of amazing bread, cheese and tapas, the sound of delicate flamenco guitar, the sight of colourful ceramics, brightly painted buildings and palm trees waving - these are all of the things I loved about Seville, plus so much more!
There’s so much to see in this amazing city that we ended up hiring bikes to get around which was very safe and easy although did require stopping every 100 metres or so to check the map as the city’s narrow twisting streets can easily get you lost - although this is part of the fun.
We took our time to visit the city’s main attractions. The Cathedral with its ominous paintings and hoards of gold and great views over the city from the belfry. The Real Alacazaar’s amazing tiled walls and ornate ceilings were only surpassed by its tranquil high-walled gardens complete with maze, palm trees and novelty water- powered organ! You could easily spend a whole day here! One room leads to another which leads to a courtyard, which leads to another room. The complex is huge and completely awe-inspiring. We enjoyed lying down in the sunshine in a quiet part of the gardens and relaxing in the tranquil surroundings.
The flamenco show we saw as Casa de Flamenco in the old town area of Santa Cruz was mesmerising. The dancers and musicians were so talented that the whole room gave a standing ovation. It was spell binding and I have to admit I wasn’t expecting to be so blown away by the whole experience but it had me enthralled throughout.
Another highlight was the local flea market, where the pavements are crammed with locals selling their wares. Much like a car boot sale without the cars! We picked up some amazing prints to frame when we got home and enjoyed looking at the variety of clothes, furniture, ornament, pictures, old cameras and trinkets on sale, soaking up the fantastic atmosphere before diving into another lovely café for a refreshing drink.
We stayed at the centrally located Casa de Mestro boutique hotel for 3 nights, and with direct flights from Stansted plus private transfers the whole trip cost around £225 per person which is great value for an amazing city break like this and beats Barcelona’s prices and tourist hordes any day!
I spent most to this trip either eating the best ever tapas or being wowed and amazed at the beautiful architecture, culture and street life. If you want a city break in Europe with great weather, top notch food and loads to see and do then call me for a personal quote.