Property Description
Note: The owner requires the payment of 50% of the amount of the rent via Bank Transfer at reservation. The remaining 50% has to be paid at arrival at the delivery of the keys. If there is less than 10 days before the reservation and the arrival, the payement must be done the day of the arrival
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Bedrooms: 2 | Double beds: 1 | Single beds: 2 |
Double sofa-beds: 1 | Number of main bathrooms: 1 | |
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Location Description
Seville, cradle of bullfighters and infamous Flamenco singers, is a city with a unique ambience. The capital of Andalusia and the fourth largest city in Spain, located in the Southwest of the Iberian Peninsula, Seville is close to the Strait of Gibraltar, The Atlantic Ocean, The Mediterranean Sea and Portugal.
Seville will surprise you by its distinctive atmosphere, inheritance of the Arabic occupation and of the Golden Age of the city. In effect, the city was under Arabic authority from 712 until 1248. After the discovery of America (Columbus started in Seville), the city would know its Golden Age, monopolizing trade with the New World. Attracted by the multitude of wealth from America, merchants and bankers arrived as well as numerous new buildings in this era.
Undoubtedly, the symbol of the city is the Giralda, an ex-minaret that turned into a belfry. It is a tower built in the 16th century and dominates the cathedral of the city. The latter, with Gothic style, was constructed during the 15th century in the site of the former small mosque. Measuring 116 meters long and 76 meters wide, it is one of the largest cathedrals in the world. Besides the Giralda, visitors may see Columbus´ tomb or contemplate the works of Murillo, Zurbarán or Goya...
The Alcázar (Fortress) is another marvel of the Sevillian architecture. Founded by the first caliphs, and expanded by their successors and transformed by the Christian monarchs, it is a perfect illustration of the Spanish Muslim living under Christian rule, combination of the Arabic and Spanish influences. One can contemplate and walk along the gardens of the building, royal palace for the last seven centuries.
After visiting these two inescapable monuments, many enjoy exploring more of the Sant Cruz Neighbourhood. Walking along the small alleys gives the impression of travelling through the past and it is easy to find other religious buildings: the city possesses more than 100 churches!
After a well-deserved siesta in the Maria Luisa Park, there is a nice walk down the shores of the Guadalquivir River, in the shade of the orange trees. Many take advantage of the moment to contemplate the famous Tower of the Gold.
The day is not over when the sun goes down, as the local Sevillians have the reputation of spending a great deal of time in the street, especially at night. In the entire city centre there are tapas (snacks) and the Sevillian nightlife continues until dawn.
The ideal time to visit Seville is in April. In effect, from Sunday of Ramos until Sunday of Easter, the whole city celebrates and lives to the pace of the processions of the Holy Week. Afterwards, Seville changes identity and returns to a pedestrian city.
15 days after Holy Week, is the April Fair that celebrates the return of spring. During this fair, one can find all the Andalusian folklore: from the Flamenco to bullfights.
If you enjoy your visit and decide to stay in Andalucía a bit longer, you will discover one of the most original and exotic provinces of Spain. There is a wide variety of landscapes: from the plains to the summit of the Sierra Nevada and from the arid hills to the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. There are countless sights for travellers to visit, one of the most important being the Alhambra in Granada (less than one hour away.) You will discover cities such as Cordoba, Cadiz, Ronda or Huelva and you will pass through characteristic small Andalusia towns filled with white washed houses. Finally, if the temperature gets too high, you can take a dip in the Mediterranean from one of the many beaches along the Costa del Sol (Sunny Coast.)
