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Sevilla Rowcity: La 56a Regata Sevilla-Betis

Seville is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. Not only because of its interesting history, the wonderful weather or the good food, but especially because of the beautiful sights and the Guadalquivir river, which flows through Seville. An arm of this river, called the Alfonso XIII canal, is extremely popular with rowers. In this blog I will tell you why there are rowing events and how you can enjoy this sport as a visitor to the city of Seville.

International rowers in Seville...

From 4 to 12 November, the 19th Seville Film Festival (XIX Festival de Cine Europeo de Sevilla (SEFF 2022)), where not only the top of European cinema is shown, but also young talents show their films. Nine days of beautiful European films with always special space for films from Andalusia.

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You can watch films from many genres: Feature films, documentaries, short films and non-fiction film, children's films etc. there are always homemages to famous filmmakers or actresses and actors and there are many films to see f...

Traditions and superstition go very well together in Seville, as both the Catholic Church and the Gypsy language at the Sevillanos are anchored in their thinking. Therefore, there are many stories about ghosts and spirits that are told to each other generation by generation in the families. The inhabitants are also affected in their daily lives and conversations, especially among the inhabitants of the La Macarena district.

The district of La Macarena
La Macarena is a neighborhood with more churches than bars - and there are man...

Grievances in Seville

The Halloweenfeest is on the doorstep. Next Monday, thirty-one October, the night of the witches, the live dead and the zombies return to Seville. Autumn begins with one of the long-standing imported traditions, the Halloweenfeest that reaches its peak ‘s night. Nowadays there are also more and more alternatives to daytime. In this blog you will read how the city of Seville changes with Halloween. Make the most of the city this night with spooky sensations, mysteries and terrifying legends, combined with chestnut...

Today we are discussing one of the most beautiful palaces in Seville the Casa de Pilatos. This palace is not only a beautiful building but also has a special history, which is linked to the medieval monument of La Cruz del Campo. This monument has also become the name of one of the oldest Spanish beer brands, Cruzcampo.

Casa de Pilatos

One of the most beautiful palaces to visit in Seville is Casa de Pilatos, a real Andalusian palace, built with a mix of Italian Renaissance and Spanish Mudéjar, with its beautiful mosaics. The pa...

You may have seen it when you cycle or walk through the streets in Spain, a big procession of people walking through the city and taking a big religious view. This is one of the processions that you can see everywhere in Spain, and therefore also in Seville.

Processions are ceremonial processions, which are often religious in nature. In various religions, processions are organized. In Catholicism, a procession is a symbol of God's people on the way. There are various kinds of processions, such as the funeral procession, the litur...

Fifty years ago, there were more than 40 monasteries in Seville. But being non is no longer the most attractive job among the young Sevillans, their number has decreased recently and continues to decline.
Moreover, their monasteries, although incredibly beautiful, are quite expensive in maintenance. Most are at least a few hundred years old and urgently need a refurbishment. Today there are only 15 left. They don't all sell dulces and sweets, but for most it is an important source of income. It is very interesting to visit a monas...

Seville has many national and local holidays, many of which are known all over the world. Slide de las Hispanidad, also known as Columbus Day, is a perfect example of such a holiday. In this blog I will tell you a little more about this special and important day.

Columbus Day’n such a national holiday in many countries such as South America and the United States, but also here in Spain it is celebrated in its own way. Many of us may know that on 12 October 1492 Columbus officially arrived with his ship in America. During Columbus Day...

Go on a road trip through Andalusia or make a city break, Seville is a city you shouldn't miss! But how do you get the most out of the city if you are here for just a few days? Luckily we have the tips for you!

Seville is a city with a rich history dating back to more than 2000 years ago, so which monuments should you visit and which ones not?

One of the most intriguing palaces on the Spanish mainland is the Real Alcazar, which means Royal Fort in Arabic. It was built by the Moors at the time of Al-Andalus, for their kings...

La Bienal de Flamenco in Seville is the largest flamenco event in the world. The festival is held every two years, this year for the 22nd time from September 8 to October 1. For more than three weeks, Seville is the place where all flamenco lovers and professionals meet. You can enjoy premieres of new shows, famous artists in the field of guitar, vocals, dance, and young talent.

The Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla has been one of the most important flamenco festivals in the world since 1980, it belongs to the top three. As Seville is on...