Bullfighting

Bullfighting in Seville took place in Plaza de San Francisco up until the 18th century, when construction began on the Real Maestranza de Caballería, today´s main site for bullfighting in Sevilla, found on Paseo de Colon.

Bullfighting is known to be an extremely risky profession, as before the bullrings were fit with medical centers, many bullfighters died in the ring. Despite the risk, many train for years to participate in the art of bullfighting, including some of the most famous of [...]

Cadiz: Carnival

Cádiz is a great place to visit for it is not only the oldest urban area in Western Europe, but the town as a whole can be defined as different, ancient, decadent, and fun. Once you pass through the modern part of the town, you will reach puerta de tierra, the ¨gates of the earth,¨ the original yet well-restored city walls. Cádiz is known as the city of the watchtowers, due to the tower on each house from which residents [...]

Seville’s Big Fiestas

Holy Week

Semana Santa in Seville originated in the Via Crucis started by the Duke of Medinaceli to honor the death of Jesus Christ. A procession was soon introduced as a main element of Semana Santa, with celebrants marching from the Duke´s palace to the small temple of Cruz del Campo. By the end of the nineteenth century, this religious festival had become the most important of the year throughout Seville.

The celebration is still a great event today, with almost fifty [...]

A Brief History of Sevilla

A Brief History of Sevilla

Sevilla was officially founded by the Phoenicians in the first millennium BC, though early remains discovered just outside of Sevilla suggest there was an earlier Iberian settlement. Roman troops later conquered Sevilla during the Punic Wars and it stood as one of the most important cities of the Empire. Its status as a Roman colony turned Sevilla into a city of great prosperity and commercial importance, as the Guadalquivir River provided a fertile valley for cultivation [...]

About Us

DiscoverSevilla´s mission is to provide positive and unforgettable experiences through the excursions we have created just for you! Our excursions take travelers to some of the most beautiful destinations in Andalucía, Portugal & Morocco, places that most tourists would never find on their own.  DiscoverSevilla, launched October 1, 2003, is a valuable resource in providing visitors with information regarding all there is to do in Sevilla and beyond. As specialists in Sevilla and the local culture, we strive to always [...]

What is Botellon?

Spaniards dont start drinking until later in the evening. It is not abnornal to go to a discotech at 4 am. They also stay out much later. On the weekends spaniards can stay out as late as 7am!

Many people opt to botellon before they go out to the bars. Groups of friends will get bottles of alcohol and drink them together by the river until it is time to go to a discotech. This is so they dont have to [...]

Is it hard to meet Spaniards?

First let’s take a look at the main characteristics of the 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 the language barrier, but that doesn’t mean that it’s impossible. Try to meet a few intercambios who are interested in practicing and learning with you, [...]

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 7 old Sevillan homes, which were initially owned by a very famous man in Sevilla. The hotel has been renovated into one of the most luxurious hotels in Spain, with one of the best [...]

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 Remedios, specifically on Calle Asuncion next to Plaza de Cuba. The restaurant is called Tijuana, and it serves a variety of Mexican food, which, for some reason, tastes [...]

The Heartbeat of Spain: Sevilla

After discovering the heart and soul of Sevilla during our time spent studying here as students several years ago, we made it our mission to give others the same opportunity to experience all that this city has to offer. Of course we spent time traveling across the country, exploring other cities throughout Spain, which is why we are excited to share with you the enchantment of this city tucked away in the south-western region of Andalucia. There are many beautiful [...]

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