As a foreigner, I really had hard time to understand “Andalú” in my early times in Seville.
One of the expressions that they use a lot and I find it extremely funny is “No NI NÁ” and this has same meaning as “Anda, que no”o“ No way”.
It doesn´t sounds like Spanish but it is as much part of Sevilla as are the “Flamenco” and “Tapas”.
Here’s the “How to enjoy the sunny capital city of Andalucía” in one blog article.
Where is it? Seville is the fourth largest city of Spain and is the capital city of Andalucia. It is situated on the plain of the River Guadalquivir, with an average elevation of 7 metres (23 ft) above sea level.
What is its history? The roots of Seville go back to before the Romans (who called the city Hispalis) and legend has it that the city was founded by the Greek hero Hercules.
The region of Andalusia came to prominence when the Moors landed in Southern Spain in the beginning of the 8th century and made this part for many years the heart of Arab culture. Cordoba, Granada and above all Sevilla became important cities where art and science thrived and Arab rulers built impressive monuments.
When the Moors were driven off the Iberian Peninsula in 1492 by Christian forces, Seville continued to thrive as the seafaring port of Spain, trading the newly found riches in the Americas until the river Guadalquivir that connects Seville to the Atlantic Ocean started to silt up.
What is there to see?
| 1. | Visiting the Cathedral and Giralda |
| 2. | Tour the tapas bars of Barrio Santa Cruz |
| 3. | Visit the Alcazar |
| 4. | Visit the Roman ruins of Italica at Santiponce |
| 5. | Take a day excursion to the sherry bodegas of Jerez and watch a show of the dancing horses at the Andaluz School of Equestrian Art |
| 6. | Relax in the gardens of Maria Luisa and see the spectacular Plaza de España |
| 7. | Party at the Feria de Abril |
| 8. | Enjoy the Semana Santa (Holy Week) celebrations |
| 9. | Have fun at the Isla Magica theme Park, site of the 1992 EXPO |
| 10. | Go to a flamenco show at one of the city’s tablaos |
What to eat and drink? If you are coming to Seville you must try “Tapas” and the beer “Cruzcampo”.
Seville, like most Andalusian destinations, is known for its tapas. “Tapa” is actually a size and many restaurants or bars will offer a tapa, 1/2 ración (half serving, although sometimes enough to make a meal) and ración (serving) of the same dish. There are many great tapas places around the foot of the cathedral in the center of town. You can’t go wrong, simply order one of everything to find your favorite! Some typical tapas include tortilla española (potato omelet), pulpo gallego (Galician octopus), aceitunas (olives), patatas bravas (spicy potatoes), and salmorejo (cold summer soup). Also be sure to try the ham, which you often see hanging above the bar. Be aware that most of the restaurants kitchens do not open before 20:30 in the evening. Though usually some easy to prepare meals are available before that time.
How do I get there? Seville has an international airport connecting most European countries with the city. You can also get there by fast train, AVE, from Madrid and Barcelona.
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952 days ago
As a person who loves both traveling and Spain, this was certainly a very helpful post. I’m lucky to have stumbled across this. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Umer.