Top 10 Things to See in Granada: The Essential Experience

This blog post was originally posted on March 16, 2017, and was updated on April 17, 2019.  If you want to get to know southern Spain, Granada is a city that you cannot miss. Granada encompasses all the best of Andalusia: vibrant colors, both beach and mountains, friendly people and amazing food—of course. However, Granada […]

Top 10 Must-Try Typical Foods in Granada

This blog post was originally posted on March 10, 2017, and was updated on April 17, 2019.  Granada, Spain’s Moorish jewel, has been a melting pot of gastronomic influences throughout the years. It’s the perfect place to taste history! Granada was the longest-lasting Muslim territory on the Iberian Peninsula. While Christian troops reconquered other territories starting […]

The Five Best Pastry Shops in Seville

This blog post was originally posted on March 19, 2015, and was updated on March 2, 2017. We have to admit we have somewhat of a sweet tooth, and when the craving strikes, we can’t help ourselves! Thankfully, Seville is a city full of pastry shops, and the selection of sweets and cakes is incredible. One […]

The Five Best Pastry Shops in Seville

This blog post was originally posted on March 19, 2015, and was updated on March 2, 2017. We have to admit we have somewhat of a sweet tooth, and when the craving strikes, we can’t help ourselves! Thankfully, Seville is a city full of pastry shops, and the selection of sweets and cakes is incredible. One […]

20 Must-Try Typical Foods in Seville

In Spain, life is lived out in the streets. Café terraces fill up with workers enjoying a midmorning coffee and toast, chattering patrons spill out of bars onto the ancient cobblestone roads, and parks and promenades are among locals’ first choices for where to spend a sunny afternoon. But there are a few dishes that […]

8 Reasons to Visit Seville in Winter

This blog post was originally posted on November 17, 2015, and was updated on February 23, 2017. The days have gotten shorter, temperatures have dropped, and we’ve fished out our warm coats and wooly hats. It can only mean one thing – winter is here! A great way to chase away those winter blues is […]

Where to Shop in Seville

Street shop of costumes and instruments

This blog post was originally posted on August 2, 2015, and was updated on February 23, 2017. While Seville might not be as famous for its shopping as other big cities in Spain, you will find everything you need here – and more! Aside from the big Spanish chain stores, Seville is also home to […]

How to Beat The Lines in Seville

Seville historical building

Who wants to waste valuable sightseeing (and eating!) time stuck in a queue? Most visitors come to Seville with the aim of seeing two main monuments – the Seville Cathedral and the Royal Alcazar Palace. Any other smaller museums and monuments are a bonus. But there is one big problem, especially in hot weather – the […]

The Best Roof Top Bars in Seville

This blog post was originally posted on July 8, 2015, and was updated on February 23, 2017. There’s nothing quite like finishing the day by enjoying a drink with a view. Seville’s city skyline features the oversized and beautiful Cathedral, the modern structure known as Las Setas, Calatrava designed bridges and an array of buildings and churches […]