Isla Mágica amusement park in Seville

Posted by seville | seville | Friday 29 May 2009 2:34 pm

One of the most beautiful theme parks in Andalusia is Isla Mágica. It is located in the wonderful city of Seville and it offers fun for the whole family. This park is the perfect place to forget all your worries and have a great time in the best company.

isla magica seville

Once inside we are catapulted to the 16th century where Columbus set sail for the New World. At the entrance there are a multitude of shops and restaurants and a theatre where you can watch films or shows that make reference to the local traditions. But if what you want is pure adrenalin-fuelled emotions, you should go straight to the “Challenge”, a 69 metre high free-fall drop attraction. Amazing! For those who prefer something quieter, they can sail on a boat that travels around the park or get on board the Calaveras. For the kids the 2 storey horse carrousel is the most beautiful attraction.

Later you can go together to “the Anaconda,” a pleasant and fun attraction that travels along a river with three water falls, the highest being 16 metres high. Younger children may also explore a mine aboard a very nice train. While the kids are having a great time, the adults may play games of skill.

“Puerta de America” is a beautiful theatre where every night the story of time is represented. It is a multimedia spectacle with sounds, lasers, fireworks, fountains, lights and projections. Many consider it one of the best shows at night in Spain. Meanwhile, “Iguazu” is the first attraction that is close to the “Amazon,” a land rich in vegetation and adventure. Everything starts in a large vessel that travels at 50 kph from the slopes of a volcano… Are you going to miss it?

Another amazing place is the “Condor Circus”. Here you’ll see many examples of majestic birds of prey and the swift and extraordinary acrobats. The final part of Isla Mágica is dedicated to the children: you should take them to “The Fountain of Youth”. Here they’ll find a wheel, the magic labyrinth of trees (inhabited by elves) and the puppet shows.

The island offers everything you need to not get bored. The high temperatures are not a problem, because there’s always a light rain that falls from the many sprinklers around the theme park. Rent apartments in Seville and have fun!

The witty Andalusian people

Posted by seville | seville | Wednesday 20 May 2009 4:05 pm

Here comes the summer and with it the desired holidays. You would like to travel and to know new worlds, but you’re still not sure where to go. How about Spain? Great food, better weather, an enviable culture… But Spain also has many possibilities in where to go! Which is the better city? Many people would opt for the big capitals like Madrid and Barcelona, but the fact is that in the summer months they are brimming with tourists and they are much more expensive than other cities. What is the best choice? Do not despair! Seville is the best option!

And you will ask… Why Seville? Seville is the capital of Andalusia, and therefore it has much to offer. Not only for its monuments and its beautiful landscapes, but also for its charming people, who are the nicest people of the whole country and probably of the whole of Europe. In Spain it is said that the Sevillian inhabitants have the “salero andaluz” or the wittiness of the Andalusian people: friendliness, humour, grace, wit, or spark. There is not one person who could resist their warmth! Sevillian people are the perfect hosts and they make tourists feel as at home. Their melodious and cute accent and their natural gift with people make them endearing people. Seville will host you with open arms.

If there is a word that defines the Sevillian people that word is “friendly”. Their folklore and their costumes are famous worldwide: the flamenco, the sevillanas, the bullfights, the tapas… To have a drink or to eat some tapas on the Guadalquivir river banks is a real pleasure. The tapeo (the act of eating tapas) is a popular act that brings together many people.

It’s quite possible that the warm climate that Seville enjoys has made its citizens some of the most open and friendly in the world. In the stifling summer nights, the neighbours meet in the streets with stools and talk and play cards and other games together for hours. Do not be surprised to find rows of elderly people sitting out in the fresh air at night with their chairs.

The Andalusian friendliness will captivate you, and the city will not leave you indifferent! Monuments such as the Torre Del Oro, the Giralda and the Cathedral are so impressive. Their rich and varied cuisine will make your mouth water: do not forget to taste the gazpacho, the salmorejo and the tapas! Its festivals and customs such as the April Fair and the Holy Week are two of the most famous traditions in Spain, you’ll love them!

Seville has it all! What other reasons do you need to visit it? Rent the best Apartments in Seville to find cheap and comfortable accommodation in the Andalusian capital. Enjoy your trip!

The Seville Territories International Music Festival 2009

Posted by seville | seville | Thursday 7 May 2009 3:32 pm

This year sees an annual event we all are waiting for: The Seville Territories International Music Festival. For three days the capital of Andalusia will be filled with good music and great artists from all over the world. It is a much appreciated festival among youth that started in 1998 and continues enjoying great success today. This is the twelfth edition and like every year it will bring together many people. This is an event in constant change that year after year just gets bigger.

Territorios Sevilla cartel 2009

The summer comes and with it people want to spend the evenings listening to the best live music and enjoying outdoor events, so this is an opportunity to have fun with some friends. The festival will begin on May 28th and end on May 30th. There are many popular national and international artists.

The first evening includes the participation of: Alpha Blondy, Emir Kusturika & The No Smoking Orchestra, Ojos de Brujo, Buraka Som Sistema, Diplo, Boy 8- Bit, The Gegko Turner 5, e Tomasito. Mientras el 29 hay Akron Family, Wilco, The Jayhawks, Cycle, Data, DJ Medí, The Right Ons etc. On the final evening you can listen to bands such as SFDK, Tote King, Shotta, De La Soul, The Go Team, DJ Muggs, Mixmaster Mike, Goldfinger Crew, Dj Zas and Scratch Perverts.

Tickets cost €15 euros for the first night and €20 or €25 for the two following days. There you’ll listen to the best music and you’ll see the best artists of the current scene. The gardens of the Carthusian Monastery, located in the Andalusian Centre of Contemporary Art, will be the location of the festival.

The Festival is sponsored by the Town Hall of Seville and by various cultural and sports associations. There are also different radios that will play live music such as: Radio 3, Sol Música etc.

Do not miss these nights of entertainment! Rent apartments in Seville and enjoy these holidays listening to the best music. Everything you need and dream is waiting for you at the best price!