"From tiny detail to grand skyline: lovely Sevilla" Sevilla by Spincat

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I chose this picture: light across the floor of the Alcazar palace, because it captures something of the mysterious beauty of this extraordinary city. As you walk around Sevilla, the fantastical buildings appear over other amazing confections of domes, minarets and spires.

Sevilla is in the 'bread oven' of Spain - Andalucia. We came here as a family party: the oldest aged 80 and the youngest 7. This was in February, and the weather was mostly very warm and sunny; goodness knows what the heat is like in July! The city is set on the banks of the Guadalquivir, a famous river that has slowly silted up.

Like many cities Sevilla has a grand legend to explain its origins: it is said that Hercules founded Sevilla. For me the city has romantic and dramatic associations - Carmen, Don Juan, the processions of Semana Santa - and the colour and the sights and the exhuberant life style lived up to my expectations.

Alcazar gardens

I'll remember Sevilla for exquisite detail: the ironwork, paving stones, tiles, glass; for its colours: ochres, azure and orange; for its fabulous plants and gardens.

From cold London, this place had an extraordinary warmth and exhuberance - everywhere seemed to be laughing, singing, talking into the early hours.

Last visit to Sevilla: Mar 2005
Intro Updated Nov 16, 2006
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Murillo Gardens, Sevilla - trees, northern end - Sevilla

Good food, an unassuming exterior Restaurants (4)

We ate here twice; the first time we were tired, having had arrived late, and we wandered throught the Barrio de Santa... more travel advice

Cakes and icecream Restaurants (4)

There are two floors of delicious cakes, icecream and coffee to be found in this gleaming parlour opposite the... more travel advice

Tapas Restaurants (4)

We sampled several tapas bars in the Arenal district together; my husband was keen to do his research for VT and... more travel advice

Swan about among chandeliers and palms Hotels (1)

A party of seven of us (rising to nine at one point!) stayed here: the youngest 7, the oldest 80. We all liked the hotel... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Jan 13, 2007

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rdney99 May 23, 2008 at 12:08 AM

You were right, I loved Sevilla, it was the highlight of my tour. The architecture was so beautiful, loved the Plaza Espana and the Alcazar was awesome, I felt very safe walking around the city there and it was easy to find my way around.- thanks, Tony
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jenniferchin Mar 18, 2007 at 10:35 PM

Happy belated birthday, Mrs Spincat :-) Wandered around your Sevilla and am now very hungry for some tapas !!
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SLLiew Jan 17, 2007 at 12:11 AM

Excellent descriptions on the restaurants and hotel. The moorish style is truly elegant. Cheers, SL
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nhcram Oct 21, 2006 at 9:41 AM

Thanks for this tip. Will be staying here in Feb next year whilst in a school for the week. Was booked for me so am pleased with their choice. Will ask for room 212!
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nicolaitan Jul 6, 2006 at 6:15 PM

I sure do wish I had eaten where you did - we were uniformly disappointed with the cuisine here. Nice photos of the gardens.
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JessH Jun 8, 2006 at 5:08 AM

Hello Sarah :-) I'm going for tapas tonight, in a restaurant called "Seville's", so I thought I'd read your tips & get my appetite going.. haha! Lovely page... thanks for sharing :-) Jess
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TheWanderingCamel Apr 8, 2006 at 7:50 AM

Let me know when you've sorted this - I'll come back. leyle
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Wiseman1964 Mar 31, 2006 at 11:08 AM

Nice photos! Best Wishes Ken
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jelw Mar 18, 2006 at 2:58 PM

Happy birthday dear Spincat Happy Birthday to you. It is a really good thing you can't hear me sing!
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manuelEB Jan 18, 2006 at 6:59 AM

beautiful opening picture at The Alcazar. Sevilla is one of my favorites cities in the whole galaxia.