Modern travel requires modern convenience in order to guarantee that itineraries, historical tours and transport schedules are always safeguarded. The physical trip planning experience of the past, watching fixed television broadcasts, carrying printed climate guidebooks and relying on general local forecasts is now gone as sleek in real-time mobile travel applications make it possible. Whether booking an excursion in a major regional capital, tracking historic routes across sun-drenched plazas or packing appropriate attire for changing microclimates, today’s traveler needs to rely on a smartphone-based atmospheric portal. Digital convenience has made cultural exploration an interactive experience, instantly granting access to heritage site guides, transit route maps and personalized climate alerts from a mobile phone. The challenge in this space is finding the best regional routes for your travels, from a weekend city break to extended international road trips or high-altitude mountain trekking
Reference: http://Seville Tourism Board & Andalusian Heritage Portal.
The Vibrant Heart of Southern Spain: Historical Soul of the Guadalquivir
The vibrant pulse of southern Spain beats at the heart of the Guadalquivir river where the sun-drenched city of Seville takes a proud place as the cultural and historic of the area. Originally founded as Hisbaal by the Phoenicians and later flourishing as the Roman city of Hispalis, the city saw its fair share of rulers rise and fall before falling back into the hands of the Islamic Almohad Dynasty before falling back under Christian rule in 1248. Today, as the capital city of the region of Andalusia, Seville is a vibrant and exciting place where the local population of almost 700,000 live in relative peace with their rich and proud historic past. Surrounded by pretty plazas of orange trees, Seville is a city where the rich heritage of the Iberian peninsula seems to jump off every cobbled street
Reference: http://Andalucía Tourism Board: Seville Overview.
Regional Logistics Santa Justa Rail Station, SVQ Airport, and Day Trips
With its rich cultural past and exciting modern day developments Seville offers something for everyone. With the AVE high speed rail station (Santa Justa) and excellent local transport links combined with the Seville SVQ airport the city makes a good base to explore the local region. Easy to navigate with plenty of walking and cycle paths Seville is a destination for all types of traveller. Although the Summers can be extremely hot visiting Seville during the hotter months is a pleasure with milder evenings and warm days. A wonderful stop on any visit to the region Seville makes a perfect city break destination or as a launch pad into further adventures in Granada, Córdoba, the white hill (pueblos blancos) or even on to the Atlantic coast or across the border in to Portugal
Reference: http://Renfe Spanish Railways (Santa Justa AVE Network).
Triana District Flamenco Heritage, Azulejo Tiles, and Traditional Tapas
Overlooking the Guadalquivir river is the historic Isabel II Bridge offering unrivaled views of the busy river traffic and the iconic white-domed island of Triana (photo right: Triana). This major working-class district has long been famed as the home of Seville’s mariners, potters and flamenco singers. This fascinating district still retains its unique identity, different from the rest of Seville city, boasting some of the most vibrant and traditional flamenco music, song and dance. As you wander the streets of Seville you can find the local bar owners offering up their wares in the many well decorated taverns and shops selling traditional azulejo tiles. Be sure to stop by the historic food halls and sample the delights of traditional Andalusian specialities such as salmorejo, espárragos con mahonesa, slow-braised pork cheek, fried fish (pescaíto frito) and serranito sandwiches. However, dining in Seville really is a social activity that is all about the experience and sharing food with your friends. The traditional tapas culture means local bars are the place to go drinking and dining in the city. Seville’s bars offer a friendly and sociable environment where people gather together to drink a glass of chilled dry manzanilla or sherry. In the cooler evenings of the year Seville locals enjoy dining outside in the wonderful evening air.
Reference: http://Andalucía Gastronomy & Tapas Culture Directory.
Modern Architecture at Metropol Paraso
Overlooking the Guadalquivir river is the historic Isabel II Bridge offering unrivaled views of the busy river traffic and the iconic white-domed island of Triana (photo right: Triana). This major working-class district has long been famed as the home of Seville’s mariners, potters and flamenco singers. This fascinating district still retains its unique identity, different from the rest of Seville city, boasting some of the most vibrant and traditional flamenco music, song and dance. As you wander the streets of Seville you can find the local bar owners offering up their wares in the many well decorated taverns and shops selling traditional azulejo tiles. Be sure to stop by the historic food halls and sample the delights of traditional Andalusian specialities such as salmorejo, espárragos con mahonesa, slow-braised pork cheek, fried fish (pescaíto frito) and serranito sandwiches. However, dining in Seville really is a social activity that is all about the experience and sharing food with your friends. The traditional tapas culture means local bars are the place to go drinking and dining in the city. Seville’s bars offer a friendly and sociable environment where people gather together to drink a glass of chilled dry manzanilla or sherry. In the cooler evenings of the year Seville locals enjoy dining outside in the wonderful evening air
Reference: http://Las Setas de Sevilla Official Site.
