Seville Holidays

According to legend, Seville was founded by Hercules and its origins are linked with the Tartessian civilisation. It was called Hispalis under the Romans and Isbiliya with the Moors. Its high point in its history was following the discovery of America.

Sevillw lies on the banks of the Guadalquivir and is one of the largest historical centres in Europe. The city has the minaret of La Giralda, the cathedral, one of the largest in Christendom, and the Alcázar Palace. Part of Seville´s treasure include Casa de Pilatos, Torre del Oro, the Town Hall, Archive of the Indies, where the historical records of the American continent are kept, the Fine Arts Museum,the second largest picture gallery in Spain, plus convents, parish churches and palaces.

Seville has hosted two international exhibitions, one in 929 and the other in 1992. Futhermore, Seville is the administrative capital of Andalucía. The quarter of Triana on the other side of the river, La Macarena, Santa Cruz and San Bartolomé, the street of Las Sierpes, plus La Maestranza bullring, María Luisa Park and the riverside walks are all representative images of Sevilla.

All the important monuments and it´s fascinating history, has made Seville universally famous for being a joyous town. While the Sevillians are known for their wit and sparkle, the city itself is striking for its vitality. It is the largest town in Southern Spain, the city of Carmen, Don Juan and Figaro.

The Sevillians are great actors and put on an extraordinary performance at their annual Fería de Abril, a week-long party of drink, food and dance which takes place day and night in more than a thousand especially mounted tents. But above all it allows the men to parade on their fine horses and the women to dance in brilliantly coloured gypsy dresses.

Immediately before that is Holy Week, Semana Santa, a religious festival where hooded penitents march In long processions followed by huge baroque floats on which sit Images of the Virgin or Christ, surrounded by cheerful crowds. Both Spring events are well worth experiencing.