Seville is set in the heart of Andaluicia, in the south of Spain. At first glance, it is filled with the usual touristy shops and attractions, but there is a lot more to it. The residents are are really laid-back. Like clockwork, the city shuts down every afternoon, for a long siesta. People gather in the Plazas for a bit of drinking and partying before catching a couple of hours sleep before the evening hits in. Shops stay open until 9pm-10pm. As everything has is relatively cheap, compared to the UK, you can really induldge in retail therapy.
Nightlife:
Seville is filled with fantastic bars, where you can grab some tapas, soak up some live spanish music, and meet the locals. Nightclubs are a little on the chessy side - expect to see a lot of salsa.... To see Seville at its best, its worth sticking just to bars. There are certainly enough bars to get around - you wont get bored. Everyone tends to recommend 'La Carbonneria'. The regulars are largely international - its a little on the touristy side. They always have a little live music - whether its a band or just someone playing on the piano, so the atmostphere is great. If your budget is tight, stick to bars where there are plenty of locals - drinks and tapas will be much more reasonable. Before you leave you also have to see some flamenco - Seville's fantastic reputation for this dance is well-deserved.
Tourist attractions:
The Cathedral and its tower, the Alcazar are stunning. Entrance fees are resonable, and its free on Sundays. Be prepared for a long, hot walk to get to the top of the tower - it's a hell of a long way up! For the view, its really worth it - on a clear day you get to see the whole city. If you have time you should also take a trip to the Plaza Americana where you can feed the snowy white pigeons, and visit the museums in the area. The Plaza de Espana is also a great place to chill out.
Getting there:
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 celebration at Easter. Everywhere get booked months in advance, and 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!
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