This review is an overview of Seville and is meant as a taster which hopefully will encourage you to visit.
My Hubby and myself recently had a two week vacation in the Algarve , Portugal. We took our fist trip to Spain ever, travelling from our base in Albufeira, by coach to Seville. The ... Read review
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Advantages: Full of history, Lots to see and do,a beautiful City Disadvantages: Can be very hot, you will need plenty of money to spend.
This review is an overview of Seville and is meant as a taster which hopefully will encourage you to visit.
My Hubby and myself recently had a two week vacation in the Algarve , Portugal. We took our fist trip to Spain ever, travelling from our base in Albufeira, by coach to Seville. The journey was not too bad and we had 4 hours free-time in Seville. It was however about 4 hours travelling time there and the same back. Much of the ... ...travelled through Portugal, and then across Spain, was simply fields , a few trees and nothing particularly pretty or spectacular. We had to take our passports with us but we were not stopped as we crossed the bridge over the Guardiana River and entered Spain.
One thing we did notice as we made a journey break at the roadside services was that, unlike Portugal, no-one seemed to speak English. Well really why should they ? After all ... more
This review is an overview of Seville and is meant as a taster which hopefully will encourage you to visit.
My Hubby and myself recently had a two week vacation in the Algarve , Portugal. We took our fist trip to Spain ever, travelling from our base in Albufeira, by coach to Seville. The journey was not too bad and we had 4 hours free-time in Seville. It was however about 4 hours travelling time there and the same back. Much of the coach journey was fairly uninspiring as the countryside, as we travelled through Portugal, and then across Spain, was simply fields , a few trees and nothing particularly pretty or spectacular. We had to take our passports with us but we were not stopped as we crossed the bridge over the Guardiana River and entered Spain.
One thing we did notice as we made a journey break at the roadside services was that, unlike Portugal, no-one seemed to speak English. Well really why should they ? After all most British people like myself do not learn other languages. However as we did not expect to be visiting Spain we knew no words or phrases at all. Still you can get by.
As we drove into Seville our guide told us that we would be visiting the central area of Seville where the Cathedral is situated, amongst other sights. As we disembarked the coach the heat hit us all. It was 39 degrees centigrade and very warm despite being early September.
Instantly we both fell in love with Seville. The area we mainly visited in our brief stay was so full of architecture and history it was interesting and really beautiful. The Cathedral is apparently more impressive outside than in. The outside of this 15th Century Cathedral is very ornate and impressive and it is a massive building. We did not visit it as it was so warm but were told by friends it is not as spectacular inside. However it is huge. It has the longest nave of any such building in Spain and does have it's fair share of decoration. The entrance fee was 7 euros each.
We choose to visit instead the nearby Alcazar Gardens which have grown out of the Moorish Palace of Alcazar. The entrance fee here was 3 Euros, I think, with another small payment if you wanted to take a handset with you to listen to some of the history. We chose not to but were still pleasantly surprised. The gardens seemingly go on forever. There are lots of different garden arrangements, ponds and fountains all over the place. I guess you could spend a whole afternoon in here easily. There is also part of the palace that you can wander around. This is mainly a few rooms with some paintings and exhibits and then it is walled courtyards and corridors. Again however it is a large area. There is also a café and gift shop. The gardens were a lovely place to mooch around in the heat of the day and there really is a lot to see.
When we came out of the gardens we decided to take one of the horse drawn open top carriages which will take you around this cultural centre. The carriage thankfully had a little sun shade on but the poor horse must have been sweltering. The driver was an old Spanish gentleman who despite his lack of the English language made sure we knew what he was pointing out. We passed so many splendid buildings and drove through a lovely green area. This area is where all the buildings from an Exposition, many years, earlier are located. Many buildings or pavilions from different countries had been built for this exhibition. They were all pretty splendid but Spain's was a little extra special. It was a huge ornate building with tiles, bridges and twists and turns all over the place. However it was simply designed to be looked at and there had never been a display inside. Our coach had already briefly stopped here and the guide had told us to watch out for female gypsies. They approach you with a sprig of greenery which they appear to offer you for free. If you take it they feel you have made a bargain with them to read your palm, for which you must pay in coins. If you do not want this just firmly say NO and shake your head and they will reluctantly leave you alone. Trotting around this area was lovely but from time to time the driver did have to manoeuvre the heavy traffic. He finished the tour by heading slightly along the river and then back to the Cathedral area. The carriage trip cost 20 Euros each and so it was a little pricey. However it was enjoyable and lasted about 45 minutes.
Having visited Alcazar and taken the horse tour we were almost out of time. We had a brief look at the tourist shops but they were pricey and nothing exciting. However there are shopping areas nearby if you want to browse. The café where we had an afternoon coffee was reasonably priced but very busy.
This whole inner Tourist area of Seville is traffic free, apart from some modern trams, the horses and delivery vans etc. However crossing from here to say the river means tackling the busy traffic. There is a good looking Opera House in Seville and Seville as a whole seems to have a real buzz to the place. I think also, from what we were told, it is one of the hottest places in Spain. Temperature wise that is.
Seville is the Capital City of Andalusia and you can feel that it is a city of significance. As with any Capital it has a sprawling exterior. However the interior is well worth a visit. Both of us would love to return and see more of Seville. I would not want to stay there for more than 4 / 5 days but as a base, a day trip or a long weekend there is just so much to see you will not get bored.
Advantages: BEAUTIFUL PLACE - UNSPOILED - TRANQUIL - CLIMATE Disadvantages: SOMETIMES UNKEPT - NEEDS A BIT OF GOVERNMENT MONEY SPENDING ON IT!
Well, I’m writing this on New Years Eve, in the office, but totally bored as none of my customers are in their offices so I can’t phone them to chase them for their missing adverts…*sigh*
Anyway, my thoughts turned to holidays, like they do at times like this!!
In 2002 I went to Seville, Spain. I have traveled quite a bit but not really in Europe much so I didn’t know what to expect. Seville is a beautiful town – very ... ...suggest Seville and we went at an excellent time weatherwise – not too hot or cold.
We spent 5 days there in May 2002, at the Hotel San Gil – this is a 4 star hotel, where most of the rooms are suites, sadly we had one of the very few double rooms there.
They serve breakfast and ‘bar snacks’ I have put this in hyphens because the ‘snacks’ leave much to be desired to be honest, and as vegetarians our one and only ...
pagan 31.12.2002
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Advantages: great bars and tourist attractions Disadvantages: too hot in summer
...You can fly directly to Sevilla with Iberia airlines (around £100-£150) or get a connecting flight from Madrid, which is cheaper. If you are really on a budget, it is simple to get a flight to Malaga (usually there are very cheap deals to this airport) and get a coach or train to Sevilla. There ar e loads of hotels in the city itself- whether it is budget or five star that you would like. It is worth bearing in mind that the residents have a huge ... ...prices are inflated - but I have been told that the atmostphere in the city, as well as all the street parties are amazing at this time. When to go: Spring or Autumn. I really wouldn't recommend summer, as the city gets unbearably hot, and you just wont be able to face leaving your nice, air conditioned room! ...
elllie 09.04.2006
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Advantages: Architectural beauty; fantastic weather; great food; beautiful people... Disadvantages: Very few
...sun and watching the fishermen, Sevilla has it all. Oh, and the nightlife is great as well - don't plan to be back at your hotel before 6. That's fine though, because you can catch up the lost sleep in the afternoon.
We even managed to catch the Liverpool v. Real Betis Champions' League game during our time there - not one of the most classic matches I have ever watched, but the experience of sitting in a home supporters' stand wearing a red shirt ... ...All in all, Sevilla is a beautiful city, and could keep even the most flighty of us occupied for a couple of weeks. Whatever it is you look for in a holiday, you can find it in Sevilla, and I look forward to having the opportunity to go back there in the near future. I hope to see you there! ...
salar15 11.11.2007
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Advantages: Vibrant, lively, colourful, energetic, traditional dancing, friendly Disadvantages: Stays open to 7am! Party party party! (sore head in the morning!)
I visited this on business but perfect for business or pleasure
WHEN & HOW LONG
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Nine days starting on a Saturday after the Easter break. Noon to 7 am!!!!
On the far bank of the river, the Real de la Feria Schools are on holiday, businesses shut down!
Dates are 00.00 hours on:
April 24th 2006 16th April 2007 31 March 2008 20 April 2009 12 April 2010 WHAT IS IT?
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On 18 April 1847 it was approved that two councillors, ... ...Twelve months three "casetas" (stands): the Duke and Duchess of Montpensier, the Town Hall and the Casino of Seville appeared. In the twenties, it became an area of marked streets lined with casetas. Now it's a great excuse to party/eat/drink/dance/sing!
TRADITIONAL COSTUMES
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Men:-
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"Traje de corto" (short jacket, tight trousers and boots) Females:-
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The "farales" (flamenco style colourful dresses) ...
Elaina18 07.05.2006
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Advantages: sights, sun, pretty streets, tapas bars, Disadvantages: very hot
Seville is one of the most beautiful, relaxed cities I have visited. I went in August which is apparently one of the quieter months, probably due to the heat. I enjoyed beautiful sunshine and it was in the high 30s which may not suit everyone. Due to the heat I would highly recommend booking a hotel with a pool - a nice way to cool off after a day of sight seeing. I would recommend staing in the Santa Cruz area. This historic part of Seville offers ... ...is all within walking distance of the amazing cathedral. Seville's sights are varied and the city itself is a sight itself. I visited the cathedral, which is fantastic, including a walk to the top of the tower which offers wonderful views across the city. I also went to the bull ring, and although no shows on, a tour was very interesting and a good way to experience a part of Spanish culture without having to witness a bull fight (most bull fights ...
chrissyt80 12.09.2008
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And here are some adverts for you if you have planned visit Spain:
- This is true for all "travelers" countries in the world: The more languages are spoken at the restaurant the more expensive will be the bill. It´s an unwritted law. When you saw a beautiful poster in the restaurat saying: English is spoken... Run!. Only are 2 possibilities: Or You´re in Benidorm,Costa del Sol or another place very touristic and you actually can stay and try, or you are probably in front ...
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