Sshhhh It's a secret
by deeper_blue
Andalucia is very hush hush where Britain is concerned. A lot of British holiday makers make their way to resorts on the Costa Del Sol, and miss out on these beautiful area.
What a shame, although there probably isn't enough nightlife for them.
Madrid apparantly is great for nightlife.
Sevilla-history (cont)
by Kuznetsov_Sergey
From 712 Seville is under authority of arabs and refers to Ishibilia. In 1030 Seville became the capital of the Arabian state. The palace and a huge mosque is under construction there. In 1248 after two-year-old siege Ferdinand III released city from the authority of arabs. He moved 24 thousand of castilians there.
Seville is much more...
by nulain
Seville is a very old city, even before from the roman culture. During this time Seville was known as Hispalis, name that continue in use in many enviroment, like the University, many times referes as "La Universidad Hispalense". Seville is also one of the most traditional and classical cities of Spain. Most of the topics of Spain come from Seville or Andalusia.
But Seville is of course, as a big city, a city of changes and negocies and in the last time intercultural people. Shops of any fashion can be found in Seville and many big comercial centers are found. To relax, to leave or to visit, Seville is a very nice city.
Carmen's walks
by Carmela71
I missed this when i visited Sevilla, but I may do it during this year, if I go for a day trip, I can not recomend as I did not do it myslef, but I added here as I find it interesting.
the walks are held from March to October, except in july and august, and if it rains. There is no standard price, you give what you want.
An actrisse featuring Carmen of the Bizet opera will show you all the palces related with her history, the tobacco factory where her story really starts, the Arenal disctrict, the bullring passing the Alcazar Palace, etc. Also hsitories about her friend Don juan lol
The walk ends near the border of the Guadalquivir river where Carmen was killed by her lover and where she also reveals why her spirit never really died.
Duration is 90 minutes.
Days to enjoy it Monday, Wensdays, friday and saturdays at 18.00 h. (6 PM) on the corner of Calle Sto. Thomýs and Calle Miguel Maýara
Day 22
by into-thin-air
Walk to Salamanca --20.5k - New refugio behid cathederal
Short day to allow us plenty of time to explore salamanca when we arrived, Beautiful old city and you could ealily spend several days here -- infortunately I didn't have the time but never-the-less enjoyed what I saw !!