Sevilla Travel and Holiday Guide

Triana Quarter is one of the famous district in Seville city, Spain. The Triana Quarter is situated on the other side of the river of Seville. Triana quarter is better known as a place where best quality of ceramic valuables is at home. As tourists and locals finds it amazing since those ceramic marbles, pottery and other are made uniquely from Triana Quarter.

They said, the most captivating part in Triana Qarter is the hand painted pieces tiles made of ceramics, an art that connotes emotions of people or artist who made the paintings. Those were elegantly made used for elegant buildings in Seville city. 

Eventually, those ceramic hand painted tiles are now the apple of the eye of the tourists who visits Seville, this place has never been a subject for neglecting the opportunity to visit one of the pride of Seville.

Today, Triana had become popular place in Seville for tourists. Such streets of San Jacinto, Pureza, Castilla and Betis were places well known in Triana Quarter. Most churches, palaces and Museums, hotels restaurants and bars and Tapas places in Seville were influenced by the art made from the Triana Quarter.

Triana Quarter has long been “secluded” privy place for working class district also famous for the bull fighters and flamenco artist came from its gypsy community. Those pottery manufacturers have greatly produced part of the Andalusians Azulejo tiles in the whole Spain and in the whole world.

In Triana quarter, only the pottery, porcelain and other ceramic artworks are available. Some of the most important and essential places for tourist can also be seen in the Triana Quarter. Since this place is just a river away from the center of Seville city this place also possessed one of those historic sites in Seville, Spain.

Gallant hotels cater for best services yet affordable are available at the Triana Quarter. some of those hotels, Apartment offers the best of your stay were Private apartment San Bartolome, Private apartment Atico Nervion (studio sin cocina), apartment Arco de la Macarena, Apartment Amparo- Home from Home concept , Apartment Hercules and Apartmet Duque Cornejo.

The long line Mooring quay Betis street in Triana quarter is long preserved since the 18^th century. When going to the other side of the River, which is the Triana Quarter tourists, used to ride for a barge the Fuente Isabel II or better known as Fuente Triana crosses pass through Paseo colon to the Plaza del Altozano.

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What sports can be practiced or seen in the city of Seville? Now, here is a list of sports which Sevillanos used to play. Not just those local people from the city of Seville are fond of playing these games but also of course the tourist from all over the world.

As they said, people come to visit Seville not just for partying during festivals, watching the beauty of Seville as the Moorish, Arab traditions have inheritably passed on ‘til the next generation, but also to discover sports/ professional sports of traditions.

One of the most popular sports being practiced by the Andalusians is Soccer (Football, Futbol) this is one of the top professional sport entertainment in the Seville. For the people of Spain Seville this sport is more than just “a sport” for them but a passion and obsession of the local people in Seville. In fact, the city of Seville contains 2 very important football clubs in Spain, but they are also pretty well known in Europe. Real Betis and Sevilla FC are the two mentioned above.

Bullfighting is also one of their fascinated sport that can be seen in the city of Seville. It has been said that the “vast Maestranza” bulling in Seville holds some of the most important bullfights in Spain. The bullfighting in Seville happens when from April through October. Most of the Andalusian regions in Spain have their own Bullrings.

In Seville, Spain the horses has become an important part of their life. Seville Equestrian Sport is one of a kind. To prove, during the April fair the city of Seville holds a horse Festival. Also in the neighboring city of Jerez de la Frontera were also hosting for an international Horse Week in May. And in Seville there are several schools offers riding lessons. That’s how the Sevillanos are fanatic of the Equestrian

Water Sport in Seville includes in the lists of their most popular sports in their city. Since Seville possessed one of the best beaches in Europe, water sports has never been a taboo for the Sevillanos. They have the wide water sports facilities available. As this has been noted, the Tarifa is a great place for windsurfing. Guadalquivir in Seville as well is a best spot for sailing, windsurfing and canoeing.

Skiing is an airport that can be seen in the Seville city.  The mountain of Sierra Nevada is said to be the home of Europe southernmost skiing regions. During the month of December to May is the peak month for fanatic of skiing. Many of the tourists used to visit Seville skiing in the mountain of Sierra Nevada.

Seville cycling is also one of the favorites sport practiced in the city of Seville. As been told, this was the most favorite sport of the Spaniards and so in Seville particularly. This happens to be a national sport competing with each other and a local favorite sport for past time of the Sevillanos.

Sevillanos also played Golf as one of those in lists favorite sport that can be seen in the city of Seville. In fact, this has become a major sport in Seville and all around Andalusian regions. There were several Golf courses available on the Costa del Sol and in Seville. Seville has numbers of excellent golf courses.

In Seville, Basketball sport is also practiced. Caja de San Fernando is the team they have in Seville where most of the time this team competes for an international competition which is usually done Complejo Deportivo San Pablo. 

Gym and fitness centers are present in the city of Seville. There is several well- equipped fitness centers found in the city of Seville. These Gyms offers most of the services like weight training, Aerobic courses has personal trainers for your convenient, Saunas, solariums, steam rooms, hydrotherapy, and massage. These Gyms and fitness centers are open daily.

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Most commonly uttered asked by the tourists who used to visits places like Seville: “Where are the best places to go shopping in Seville?”

Shopping centres are a form of art in Seville. The city of Seville is marked as one of the most progressive city in Spain. Commercial businesses are the bread and butter of Seville. Shopping in Seville would be the most memorable experience that tourist has been longing for.

For women, shopping is a vanity. Beauty is a vanity therefore, Seville is for women. There are many different kinds of authentic designs made by the Andalusians and local people of Seville in particular that are uniquely designed influenced by ancient style but are saleable for the women of new generations.

The main shopping centre of Seville is in the “Square” this is situated nearby the Plazas Nueva, Magdalena, Encarnacion and San Francisco in Calle Sierpes in the heart of Seville city. Where most of the Sevillanos pride of products can be seen and be bought such as the Flamenco Aprons, souvenir T-shirts and bullfighting souvenirs.

Gift items and more of the interesting little things for give -a- ways, and souvenir for your loves ones has perfectly made in Barrio San Vicente and in The Almeda however, good quality of fine Ceramics are available at the Triana shopping centre, where most of the 12^th century by the Moors designs. Colourful and gallant ceramics made such as the labour intensive Alicatado, press molded arista, the cueda Seca (dry cord) and a Renaissance inspired ceramic tiles. These tiles add attractions to the city of Seville.

In Triana Seville where this has been told as the centre for ceramic making where you can possibly witness how the people of Seville makes beautiful ceramics. You will be able to experience and see how talented and uniquely they are as they show you how you make super fine quality yet affordable ceramics.

In this little gypsy calle in Seville you will be able to discover most treasured collections of statue, Jars, pottery to huge pots made of ceramics are all in one here.

Some of the Department stores in Seville were at the El Corte Ingles. Plaza de La Magdalena for clothes, accessories, toiletries and food. Plaza de Duque for kitchen wares, electrical goods and linen. These department stores offer the best quality for men, women and children. Olive oils and wines are also available here in these department stores.

Franco in Seville has the most numbered selection of one of their costume traditions the “Flamenco Dresses” for more beautiful Sevillanas and trying to be Sevillanas therefore complete accessories for perfect looking Sevillanas are available in Franco such as flowers, combs, Jewelry, shawl, bag, Fan and shoes.

Variety accessories proudly made by the people of Seville are available at San Eloy and Alcaicera de Laloza, Elena Bernal, Prestigio and in Casal. When it comes to shoes, the best quality can be found in Seville. They said Seville is heaven for shoe lovers. At Camper in Seville is most of the popular place for quality shoes.

Clothes are available at Women Secret, Victorio and Lucchino, Pruificacion Garcia, Adolfo Dominguez, Zara, Mango, Homeless, Blanco and Springfield.

Looking for best of the Spanish cuisine? Find it at El Cortez Ingles, Horno de San Buenaventura, Meson Cinco Jutas, and at the Super Mercado Baco.

Sunday’s markets at the Almeda and Thursday market in Feria are fun in Seville. La casa de Libro, Libreria Beta is a store for wide reader; fiction, travel history books are in these places.

Better know what is going on inside, outside Seville and international issues that matter political, economic and culture issues. Visit Alemanes newspaper store and Mateas Gago.

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One of the best cuisines that Spanish humbly offered to all the people who came to Seville, Cadiz and Malaga in Spain are the Flamenco Eggs, Sauté Kidneys with Sherry, Stuffed Artichokes and fried fish.

Many times that has been proved that Spanish people especially from the city of Seville are really not into restaurants. However, these people cater the best of the Andalusia specialties, Spanish and international cuisine to the tourists who are coming to their place.

Most common way of sharing foods with friends or with your love ones is what they call the “ir de Tapeo” most of their culinary customs on their traditions. Some of the authentic Sevillana foods are their Salads, Salmorejos, Gazpacho, and Pork chops. These kinds of food are typically in some of the restaurants in Seville during the fall of summer.

During Lent, cod Tapas are typically consumed during the Lent season. Ham of the Huelva Sierras, prawns of San Lucar and fried fish are commonly served by some of the restaurants in Seville whole year round. Theses foods are cooked with most of their homemade products in some of the regions such as Sherry, Montilla and their Golden Beer.

Typical Seville dishes are said very simple, they offer an extra ordinary taste that everyone would definitely like to eat. Such as the Gapazcho- a vegetable soup cream made of potato, cucumber, paprika, garlic, olive-oil, vinegar and bread. While the Pescaito Frito fish mixed with flour and have fried in olive oil. Huevos a la Flamenca, a fried egg in a sauce of tomato and Chorizo- spicy Spanish sausage.

Also the Cocido Andalu- hot pot made of chick peas and different kinds of vegetables. Rabo de Toro is also one of their typical foods in Seville city. Rabo de Toro is a ragout of Bulls tails.

Restaurants and Bars especially, offer “Tapas” in Seville. This refers to small dishes served for “pick- picky”. This kind of food is served by mini stores that can be seen along the streets. It’s their way of accommodating their hunger in an easy way. These local mini stores served most of their specialties such as Huevas- served with fish eggs with mayonnaise or Sauce Vinaigrette on the top.

Pinchos Morunos it is a spicy meat served, Pavías de Pescado, marinated fish fried in olive-oil, Caracoles- snails in a soak with tasty sauce, Jamon (ham) and olives made from the regions of Spain. The great local wines, Jerez (sherry), Manzanilla and Montilla are a perfect match to all those dishes.

Torrijas and Llemas de San Leandro are a couple of their deserts served. It is a Moorish influence and are said prepared usually with honey and wine as well.

According to the people of Seville, Seville cuisine has a different taste made, than places from other cities in Spain. Their cuisines are made and are influenced by the Arab culture. It is spicier. Grilled sardines are their favorites

Most of the tourist adored the spicy food offers by the Sevillanos. Their food, typical dishes were sometimes the only reason why these people from all around the world tend to visit Seville of all the cities. By tasting the cities best cuisine by traditions makes you understand why their city stands out from rest.

These foods/ specialty cuisine and typical food of Seville can be tasted served by these following restaurant in Seville such as the La Albahaca ,Corral del Agua, San Marco, Egana Oriza, La Taberna del Alabardero, Enrique Becerra, Madrasa, El Crujiente.

For Tapas Bars and Cafes are the following: La Giralda, Las Teresas, Bodega Santa Cruz, Cafe Levies, Flahertys, Casa de la Moneda, La Habanita, Bar Alfalfa, Sopa de Ganso, La Campana, Cafetería Universal, El Rinconcillo, Coloniales, La Giganta, La Fábrica, Eslava, Café de la Prensa, Sol y Sombra, Tetería Chefcahouen, El Faro de Triana,

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This Cathedral was formally called the Catedral de Santa María de la Sede (Cathedral of Saint Mary) but today this has been commonly called Seville Cathedral. They started to build the said Cathedral in the year 1402 and they have it finished in the 16^th century.

The Seville Cathedral was said to be the largest of all Roman Catholic Cathedrals and also the largest medieval Gothic religious building. In Seville city Seville Cathedral occupies the site of great mosques in the late twelfth century. Many of the tourist from all around the world have definitely appreciates the beauty of Seville Cathedral, the size, glamour and grandeur of the Cathedral has become one of the characteristics charmed the people from around the Globe.

Only in Seville you can find the ultimate masterpiece of altar done by Pierre Duncart. This is said to be the “Largest and the richest altarpiece in the world” one of the perfect example of a Gothic design made of woodcarving.

Inside Seville Cathedral, as you walk along the aisles you will be able to witness how these series of rooms designed in a rich Plateresque style an intricate style of stonework decorating building facades in renaissance Spain in 1530 made by Diego de Riano. During the Spanish renaissance, this was by far the most dominant style decoratively.

As you reached the ante chamber of the Seville Cathedral you will find the magnificent ceiling where reflection from decorated marble rays upon the mirror that looks beautifully done. Several paintings made by Murillo which this has been said that part of the place is a contribution occupy the honor of Murillo.

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The weather in Sevilla is called Mediterranean. Which means, the climate is a resemble of the land in the Mediterranean basin which refers to the land around surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea that connotes mild, rainy winters, and hot and dry summers. The annual temperature of the city is 18.6 °C (65 °F). This makes the city the temperate area in Europe.

Winters in Seville city are mild. According to their weather survey January is the coolest month, it has an average maximum of temperatures of 15.9°C (61 °F) and a minimum of 5.2 °C (41 °F). However, in Seville city the summer is noted as very warm. August is the warmest month, with average maximum temperatures of 35.5 °C (96 °F) and minimum temperatures of 19.4 °C (67 °F) and that every year the temperature exceeds 40 °C (104 °F) on several occasions. The lowest temperature that has been registered by the weather station at Seville Airport on the February the 12^th in 1956 is −5.5 °C (22 °F). The highest temperature according to a later survey shows 46.6 °C (116 °F) dated July 23, 1995.

However, some results that are non- accredited by the National Institute of Meteorology  (83910 LEZL) located in the southern part of Seville Airport shows 47.2 °C (117 °F) a record documentary in August 1, 2003 heat wave where this was the hottest summer in Europe that has been recorded.

Precipitations varies to 600- 800 mm (23.5- 31.5) every year for the month of October to April in particular, while December heavy rains falls with an average of 95 millimeters.

The standard time zone of the Seville in Spain is UTC/GMT +1 hour. The time zone abbreviation is CET Central European Time.

In Seville, people say it is in summer time that people/ tourists should be aware. It says that Sevilla holds the record for the hottest place in Europe with 50°C literally it has been told the street will be empty especially during the middle of the days in the month of August. The people especially the tourists who are not yet familiar with their climate situation are advice to be outside your place but that before reaching 10 o’clock in the morning.

And during winter times, people used to have heater or a fire place in their houses since their house are made of marbles, concrete household. It is much colder inside.

Rain is not a typical thing that usually happens with their climate. There was a time that Seville has gone through nearly four months that has no rain. However, October starts rainy season that last till the month of December. Snow is not a word in Seville, it said the last time that snow poured in the city of Seville was fifty years ago.

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Many of the tourists who visit the Sevilla city in Spain say sometimes they are much comfortable of taking a walk instead of taking a ride. It says they have more comfortable ideas of observing the view and be fascinated of the huge buildings and industrial commercials and most of the remarkable monuments of the city of Seville.

However, there are many ways on how to get through the places where you want to go. For example those places that are sometimes away from the city. People take the buses as they explore Seville. Getting to know Seville, and learn cultures and traditions and specialties of Seville.

As they said, the Bus is the most efficient and the easiest way of getting into the city proper and going outside the city. The bus runs six in the morning (6:00 am) to eleven forty five in the evening (11: 45pm). And during Sundays and holidays buses are scheduled from seven in the morning (7:00am) till eleven forty five in the evening (11:45 pm). Also there are buses that are available in night shift departing Plaza Nueva Square at midnight, one o’clock in the morning (1:00am) and two o’clock in the morning (2:00am).

Another night shift bus schedule that departs from Pablo de San Sebastian is on Fridays at three o’clock in the morning (3:00am) until five in the morning (5:00am) while on Saturdays and eves of public holidays is scheduled three o’clock in the morning until six in the morning too (3am-6am).

But for those people who prefer to take Taxis an option for speed and comfort transportation in getting and exploring inside the city and going outside the city. The Taxis are anywhere in the city, they are available everyday at all times. The taxis are in yellow stripe and their license number is in their side. This Taxis as for transportation and can be found conveniently in city streets, or for more convenient service you can call the numbers of their company available to pick you up anywhere you are.

The fare that you are going to pay will depend on the meter comprise the minimum fare. Flag down charge. There are also charges as extra charges that might will be asked by the Taxi driver such as the kilometer charge, night service, public holidays, station and public service.

Sevilla Airport is one of the largest international airports in Andalucia after Malaga city airport Spain. Major flights going to different countries in Europe and in all other destinations all around the Globe are available in Sevilla international airport. It is located about 12 km. north of the city centre. People reached the airport by bus every 30 minutes interval. 

And as far as Seville city is equipped of the infrastructures and has become the centre for commercials and industrial businesses and one of the most progressive cities in Spain, no wonder Sevilla Train station is one of the most modern stations in Spain.

Here, in this station for train transportation where you can find the high- speed train el AVE that connects Sevilla and Madrid City for just two hours. And by this train tourist could be able to reached different cities all over the Andalucians capitals as well as in Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid. Though this kind of transportation in Seville is quite expensive a little but has the fastest way to get in and out from Seville and other part of the Andalucians cities is well guaranteed. The Seville Train station is located in avenida de Kansas City. For more information you may call their information service line 954- 537- 626.

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There are many different tour possibilities that tourists enjoy most. Several tourist attractions where people desired to explore as the Moorish architectures still live. Some of the breathtaking ancient’s place of the Arabian culture is the Granada. It is situated down hill of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This place is called the home of Spain’s most famous UNESCO world heritage sites.

Also explore the neighbouring province of Jerez and Cadiz in Seville, Spain. Witnessing “how the Andalusian Horses Dance” and “wine tasting” is a prominent thing in these places.

A tour to Cordova a place consist of several style combined into one place. This is Cordoba. A place with many captivating attractive monuments mixed designs influence by a Renaissance, Gothic and Baroque style.

One of the most preserve cultures of the Spanish is dancing of Flamenco Dance. A tour in Tablao is one of the most awaited tours by the tourist from all around the world, as people want to learn Flamenco and how to dance the Flamenco.

Be amazed of the classical tour and the historical tour sightseeing in the city of Seville as they bring you to a place where Moorish architectures and hundreds of trademarks flaunt even in this Generations.

The Cathedral of Sta. Maria, the Giralda Tower, and the Royal Alcazar are a couple of those places that you can visit while you are in Seville city.

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Taking a vacation in Seville is noteworthy. Many tourists from all over the world have enjoyed exploring the city of Seville. They have never regrets those days that they have spent in Seville.

Much for the reason why they enjoy Seville is the nightlife. The Sevillanos have still practice the tradition of Botellón. This is where people used to drink liquor in the streets and in plazas. Though this has been stopped/ prohibited/ illegalized in December 2006, still many people dare to do. It is fun; it is the cheapest way of enjoying the night at the streets with friends.

Though the said tradition of the Spanish is quite prohibited nowadays, people still urge to try. The Botellón is allowed but with due prudence.

Nightlife in Calle Betis – Calle Betis is situated along Triana Side River. Many different kinds of restaurants from this place offer the best traditional cuisine. People enjoy the perfect moonlight view of the Rio and El Centro. Along the Calle Betis are the several authentic bars of the Flamenco Bars such as the Lo Nuestro. In this place formal attire is required before getting inside the Bar.

Bars Big Ben, Mu Daqui, Long Island and Fundicion are bars in Seville that offers cheap shots, beers and Tintos every night. And just before reaching the Plaza de Cuba, Discoteca Boss where dancing and great music can be experienced.

In El Centro, there are many bars and restaurants that can be visited. Most of the bars here in Seville are uniquely conceptualized; they offer live entertainment of national game sports. The La Carboneria however, offers the Aqua de Sevilla and free Flamenco Dance.

At the Alfalfa particularly in Calle Perez Galdos, is said to be the most visited place when it comes to wandering nightlife. The Bar Nostrum and Cabo Loco are bars known of tasty shots.

Most recommended local Bars in Seville city are the following such as Merchant Malt House at Calle Canalejas. Maya Soul at Calle Betis, Boreas situated at Plaza Puerta Real. The Madigans is just across the river at Calle Betis, El Capote at Calle Gamazo, Nu Yor Café, Bauhause, the La Venencia situated at La Cesar, Noveccento at La Cesar 10, and Bestiario at Calle Zaragoza.

The La Mandragora at Calle Radio Sevilla, Burbujas, Hotel Doña Maria, Antiguedades, and La Carboneria are also the local Bars most recommended in the city of Seville. Texas Lone Salon Bar, Flaherty, and the Terraza Chile at the Paseo colon are bars situated at the city proper of Seville, Spain. Most commonly visited local bars in Seville.

The La Rebotica Nao, Sopa de Ganzo, Berlin, Bar Gran Tino, Bar Alfalfa, El Rinconcillo, Taberna los Terceros, La Huerta Mideterranea are Bars located at the Alfalfa. Alfalfa is one of those areas in Seville containing number of restaurants and Bars.

More Bars at the Plaza de Los Terceros, a place near Plaza de Encarnacion also has the best of restaurant, Bars and places for Flamenco.

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In city of Seville there are wide ranges of hotels and accommodations. Since Seville is one of the largest city in Europe, it has innovated the most comfortable and yet affordable hotels. Best services for tourist who plan to stay days or weeks and explore the vicinity of Seville, and to those who wasn’t able to render hotels reservations.

Hotels such as Gran Hotel Solucar Seville, Tryp Macarena Hotel, Hotel San Gil Seville, Melli Sevilla hotel, Hotel Petit Palace Marques Santa Ana Seville, Hotel Melia Colon Seville, Hotel NH Plaza de Armas are a couple of those hotels in the city of Seville. These hotels offer the best quality services, historical hotels in the city of Malaga. An Andalucian style mixed with modern convenient, practical facilities. Wide range of rooms, local Spanish and international cuisine offered.

Those hotels in Seville mentioned above are the most popular hotels. They were tagged as well known because of the accommodation offered that will definitely suit for family vacation planned to stay longer than three days, and business purposes.

However, Seville city also has the noteworthy hotels, motels, lodging and apartments good for backpackers such as the Bed and Breakfast motel, Inns and Guest Houses, Villas Studios Condos, Cottages and Farm Houses, Campsite RV Parks and Resorts and more.

These motels and lodging in Seville city also offers the best quality of services, comfortable lodging, affordable yet accommodating and serves the best of local and international Spanish Cuisine. Most of these places are located near the highway and are accessible of the convenient parking area.

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