Seville - slow down and savor the day
Old world charm
Seville is no longer the gateway to the New World or a major player in global politics. But its rich history dating back to Roman times and cultural traditions make it a great place to visit, and probably to live.
Modern comfort, meet European style
We booked our trip through Costco Travel and they put us up in first class hotels, the highlight of which was Seville”s 5-star Hotel Colon Gran Meliá. My favorite part was the art-themed floors. Each floor was dedicated to a famous Spanish artist. Ours was the Murillo floor and one of his lovely cherubs graced our door.
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| The door to our hotel room in Seville |
Flamenco
Seville is the birthplace of flamenco dancing, which remains wildly popular among young and old alike.
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| This lovely señorita performed a flamenco dance with live guitar and singer in the bar of our hotel |
Flamenco shops line the cobblestone streets of the old town and with fashions changing every year, locals regularly buy new dresses for the week-long fiesta in April. Created for locals rather than tourists, this spring party features hundreds of family tents set up in a big square with dancing and celebrating for days.
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| Shop window featuring flamenco dresses and accompanying shawls in Seville |
Rio Guadalquivir
In the late 1400s, when Spain ruled the seas, Seville was the gateway to the New World. All ships heading for the Americas passed through the Guadalquivir River, which was protected by a mighty stone tower.
Over time, the river filled with silt and ships found new routes to the ocean. Today the river is used for recreation and sport rather than international commerce.
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| Small craft dot the scenic Guadalquivir River in Seville |
We spent a lovely Sunday morning strolling through the Botanical Garden that is just a stone’s throw from the banks of the Guadalquivir.
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| Hola from Seville |
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