What is Botellón?

Spaniards don’t start drinking until later in the evening. It is not abnormal to go to a discotheque at 4 am. They also stay out much later. On the weekends, Spaniards can stay out as late as 7am! Many people opt to botellón before they go out to the bars. Groups of friends will get [...]

Watching Movies in Sevilla

There are many places to watch movies in Sevilla, in English or Spanish, that include film festivals and cinemas small and large. You will find film events organized by the cultural centers by looking in El Giraldillo, the culture newspaper of Sevilla. To see short films for free, go to Sala La Imperdible or El [...]

I Want to Work Out While in Sevilla and Meet Spaniards along the Way!

Spaniards don’t often work out outdoors. They prefer to go to gymnasiums where they can, not only lift weights, but also participate in other activities such as aerobics, boxing, pilates, etc. Working out at a nearby gym is a great idea, not only to get fit, but also to socialize with locals. The majority of [...]

The Best Pizzeria in Sevilla: Pizza Mario

There is no need to go to Rome to have a great pizza! Not far from Plaza Nueva, in the city center, located on Calle Santa Maria La Blanca, there is a place called Pizza Mario. Owned by an Italian man who moved to Sevilla a while back, this little gem proudly offers some of [...]

Moving around Sevilla: Bus, Tram and Metro

Sevilla has several methods of public transportation, and they are all quite reliable. Depending on the neighborhood you live in, one form may suit you better. The bus has always been the most common form of transportation for the Sevillano in the past years, however, that has been changing lately. The metro is much quicker [...]

Is it Hard to Meet Spaniards?

First let’s take a look at the main characteristics of Spaniards. Spaniards are great people. They are very happy and always eager to get out and experience life. Having the opportunity to learn about their culture, their customs, and their city is priceless. At first, it’s kind of hard to meet locals just because of [...]

EME Hotel in Sevilla

Sevilla has some great hotels to offer. There are 3 or 4 that we recommend, but there is one that stands above the rest in our eyes, and that is EME Hotel. It is located on Calle Alemanes 27. EME Hotel has been built inside seven old Sevillan homes, which were initially owned by a [...]

A Good Place to Eat After Midnight: Tijuana!

Sevilla has probably some of the best tapa bars on earth, but they all close right around midnight. This is a shame when you are heading back from the bars and clubs and you can’t taste that yummy burger with double cheese and bacon. However, not to worry — there is a place in Los [...]

Are Taxis in Sevilla Expensive?

Sevilla, like most other large cities in the world, has a pretty efficient taxi service, and although Sevilla is a safe city, using them after dark is never a bad idea. There are 3 companies located within the city, and each one can be depended on whether you are headed to the airport, a train [...]