SPAIN – Sevilla (Andalucia)

On By Resort to Laura MadridIn Europe, Sevilla, Spain

White washed buildings, Moorish Architecture, Sun-Filled days and produce, Flamenco,  bulls and horses, tapas and sherry.

Sevilla is a wonderfully charming based to explore Andalusia and its historic neighboring cities of Granada, Cordoba, Ronda, Jerez de la Frontera.

It has a character all of its own and can be a great twin with a shorter city visit to Madrid or Barcelona or a wonderful region to sink your teeth into over a couple of weeks.

I have superb apartments and wonderful small hotels to recommend, and of course, there is always the Alfonso XIII – http://www.hotel-alfonsoxiii-sevilla.com

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Train travel is still the most fun way to travel in Europe with the kids! Arriving into Madrid airport and taking the train down to Sevilla is effortless.
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We combined this 3 week Spain trip with some luxury hotel stays and a couple of apartments to change things up. In Sevilla we opted for a two bedroom apartment in the old quarter.
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Wonderful streets in the old city to explore and get lost on.
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Sevilla’s Cathedral occupies the site of a great mosque build in the late 12th century.
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A horse and buggy ride through historic Sevilla is a must on a visit here.
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Historic Santa Cruz Neighborhood in Old Town – great area for Tapas Bars.
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The Guyaquilvir River runs through Sevilla
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I definitely recommend a breakfast or lunch at this fabulous market in Triana, across the river. Nothing like seeing where the locals shop and eat.
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The museum at the Plaza de Toros.

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Views from the Bell Tower
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Enthusiastic bar tenders at one of our favorite Tapas Restaurants in the Arenal area.

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Day trip out to Jerez de La Frontera for the Horse Show at the Royal Equestrian School

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Royal Equestrian School at Jerez – They do not allow pictures inside the show, but let me say, IMPRESSIVE!
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The Stables at the Royal Equestrian Center

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A visit to the Lustau Winery for a sampling of the regions best Jerez “sherry” – dry fino, manzanilla, amontillados and olorosos – great with tapas.

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Sevillanos love a night out at the Plaza de Toros – we watched with awe this centuries old traditional art which is considered very beautiful by the Spanish.

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Spain still had a love affair with the bull – nothing like an evening at the Plaza de Toros!

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Finally another evening to see where the bulls are born and bred – a Brave Bull Ranch outside of Sevilla where we learned about centuries of bull-breeding.

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Gorgeous Farm House on the Brave Bull Ranch

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Out on a tractor to see the bulls

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learning some of the matador moves from a professional cowboy from the bull ranch

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Helping milk a baby bull abandoned by his aging mother

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TIPS –

It is very, very hot in Summer – 112 degrees some days, so take is slow and easy!

A trip to a Brave Bull Ranch will give you insight into the culture of bull rearing and the art of the bull fight.

If you love sherrys, a trip to Jerez to understand more of the famous wines from Andalucia is a must.

TAPAS TIP – If you want to eat like the locals and dont mind standing up in a tiny, packed bar, I strongly suggest you enjoy TAPAS at La Taberna – Calle Gamazo, 6 – we returned for both lunch and dinner! Delicious and LOCAL! Near Plaza de Toros and a great area to find other restaurants that are well worthwhile.

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