Seville Experience

a wonderful place

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 · Read full review
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Review of Sevilla (Spain)

SEVILLE - Lived there, spent holidays there and keep going back!

Advantages: Beautiful, cultural and historic city with attractions and shopping for everyone
Disadvantages: To hot to visit during July/August

Seville is, to me, the most beautiful city in Spain. However, one must remember I have lived there twice and spent a great deal of time on holidays there. The Seville people are friendly, fun loving, family orientated, proud and loud ! Nothing in Seville is done by halves, wether it be the annual ¨Semana Santa¨(easter) parades where various statues worth millions and weighing tons are carried around the streets on the shoulders of devoted followers, ...
...the ´Feria De Abri´ when Seville celebrates the coming of Spring. Thousands of spanish and tourists visit the Feria (fair) ground daily, from tiny toddlers dressed in traditional flamenco type dresses, to proud dancing horses either pulling carriages or single horses passing from tent to tent with their riders and ladies in colourful dresses sitting ä la grupa (behind the saddle) to sample the dry sherry and tapas. Apart from the rows of casitas ...

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Review of Sevilla

Sevilla: the City of Oranges and much more

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 · Read full review
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Review of Sevilla (Spain)

Where were the oranges ?

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 coach journey ...
...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 ...

grafter123 27.09.2007 · Read full review
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Fun In Seville at the Ferias Festival!

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 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? = 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 Men:- ------- "Traje de corto" (short jacket, tight trousers and boots) Females:- -------------- The "farales" (flamenco style colourful dresses) ...

Elaina18 07.05.2006 · Read full review
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