Ending off Spain in Seville

Flamenco, sangria, white and yellow buildings, Catedral de Sevilla, churros, Alcazar…if you haven’t tasted, seen or visited these Spanish treats/places were you really in Seville?

The drive to Seville was stunning. Passing through the mountains and hills never seems to disappoint. I dropped off my rental car and started exploring the city.

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Seville - exploring the streets.

Flamenco - there were many talented flamenco street performers, dancing on wooden boards in various parts of the city. However, I decided to buy a ticket and see a professional show at Centro Cultural Flamenco "Casa de la Memoria" and it was certainly worthwhile. The performers were captivating, passionate and made you feel all the emotions they were expressing. There was a guitarist, singer and two dancers, who kept you on the edge of your seat. Filming during the performance wasn't permitted, except for right at the end. The clip I captured at the show doesn't do the performance justice, so I also included a street performance from Plaza de España. Both were mesmerizing!

Catedral de Sevilla - built between 1172 and 1198, the cathedral includes lots of gold, religious sculptures, stained glass windows and is the burial place for Christopher Columbus. It is also connected to the La Giralda, a bell tower with a 360 view over Seville.

Real Alcázar de Sevilla - dating back to the 10th century this Royal Palace of Seville was used for monarchs and nobles. The grounds include gardens, fountains and many amateur artists can be found painting the architecture and scenery.

Iglesia Colegial del Divino Salvador - a ticket to this church was included when I purchased a ticket to the cathedral so I decided to check it out. Formally a mosque, it is now a baroque Roman Catholic church.

Waterfront - Seville is located along río Guadalquivir (the river of Seville). Along the waterfront you can find many restaurants, bars and the Torre del Oro, a defensive tower built around 1220. The waterfront is also a great place to see the sunset and enjoy some lunch, dinner or have a drink.

Plaza de España - located in María Luisa Park. The Plaza is very picturesque- covered in colourful tiles, bridges and a canal which can be explored by small boats. One can also rent a bike or take a horse-carriage ride through the park after exploring the Plaza.

Churros - after a long day of exploring the city, a treat is surely craved and deserved. This Spanish delicacy is a must, and when dipped in warm chocolate it's hard to say no. The churros were massive, so I was lucky enough to share them with a friend who I met in Madrid and met up with in Seville.

La Panocha - around the corner from my hostel I found a small bakery. I stopped in multiple times during my stay as the people and desserts were wonderful. I even had an espresso (which I rarely have) and truly enjoyed it!

Protest in support of Ukraine - I was lucky to find Ukrainians in Seville and join a rally on my last night. It was moving to stand together, sing the national anthem and support my family and fellow Ukrainians currently fighting for their lives. There were also billboards all around the city with the Ukrainian flag and message "United We Stand for Ukraine", "Estamos Unidos Con Ucrania", it was heartwarming to walk by these signs day and night.

Разом ми Сила! (Together we are strong)

Слава Україні! Героям Слава! (Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes!)

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I loved every part of Spain, from the tapas, sangria, dancing, energy, architecture, scenery, weather and everything in between.

Muchas Gracias!