As the song says, “Sevilla tiene un color especial” (Seville has a special colour). There are rainbow flags fluttering here and there, around the entire city. The Sevillians are notoriously friendly and welcoming and the gay community is not an exception. The Andalusian capital is a cosmopolitan and tolerant city. The La Alameda neighbourhood, located in downtown, is the gay district of the city. Most of its establishments are oriented to a gay public. The Alameda’s atmosphere is nice and plural, perfect for all tastes and trends.

But the Alameda is not the only area that has a concentration of gay people, but the Arenal and Alfalfa are also good alternatives for a night out. About 20 years ago the first gay bars appeared in Seville, specifically in the Alameda de Hercules. The Itaca club was one of the pioneers (Amor de Dios Street, 31). Now it is the most famous gay nightclub in the city. It has two different floors: the first one has the dance floor, while the second has a video room, a darkroom and some cabins. This floor is only for men! In addition, every Wednesday there is a live show. For those who prefer something quieter they can go to Café Central (Alameda de Hercules, 64), a nice and quiet café ideal for having a drink in the evening or a weekend breakfast. For the girls the perfect place is the Noveccento (Julio Cesar, 10). As they used to say: “Few places are as versatile as the Noveccento in Seville. There you can have a coffee, see a photo exposition or go to a party.” Without a doubt it is a bar where good music and the best female atmosphere of the city prevail.

In the Arenal district there are some gay bars with many years of history. The most famous is the Isbiliyya bar (Paseo de Colón, 2), with a very pleasant and crowded terrace. Every Thursday and Sunday there is a fun drag-queen show.

Close by there is the Flamingo Lounge which is undoubtedly the most chic club in the city that celebrates the most modern parties of the gay world in the city.

Finally, the Alfalfa district is another gay meeting point in Seville. Among its legendary bars there are the Alfalfa 10, the famous Garlochi cocktail bar and the gay clubs frequented by students and tourists along Pérez Galdós. In addition, there is a gay gym, a gay library, and a tapas bar called Sopa de Ganso.

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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.

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.

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Seville is much appreciated city of Spain, and a very cultured and peaceful population was found here; The Tartessos. When you arrive to this city, you will immediately notice that you are in the centre of the Andalusian culture, the centre of bullfighting and flamenco.

This is a city with a long history of gastronomy. In the city you can find many restaurants where you can try the many and varied dishes such as: Gazpacho (cold soup with vegetables and tomatoes), fried fish with Flamenco Eggs (fried eggs with tomato sauce) and chorizo (which is a typical Spanish sausage) all washed down with the typical wine of the region.

If you like the popular festivals you must came to visit this city in spring, in April to be exact as here you will find one of the most popular festivals of Spain. All the women wear the typical Sevillana or Flamenco style dresses whether young or old, it doesn’t matter. All the marquees are decorated with coloured lights and lanterns, and you can enjoy a nice glass of wine in the evening. This event continues for a whole week, and you can also see some of the most important bullfights in the country.

It is fantastic to visit the city in spring or in the summer and the evenings are especially pleasant. It’s very hot during the day but at night the city comes to life. A stroll accross the bridge of San Telmo when the city is completely illuminated and you can see the fantastic view of the Golden Tower. You can visit the historic places not only during the day, but also during the night such as: the Cathedral, the Giralda, the Archive of the Indies and The Nasrid Palaces. It all makes for a unique and intense experience.

To enjoy the true Andalusian ambience you shouldn’t forget the most important district of the city: Santa Cruz, whose little streets and alleyways represent Seville’s history and legends. During the nights the streets are very beautiful, and in the little bars you get to experience the true flavour of the city.

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Sevillian cuisine is based on simple but high quality recipes, especially when it comes to home cooking, and housewives’ dishes. Its gastronomy is a clear reflection of its history, which is intimately linked to the Arabic culture and to the Mediterranean civilizations.

The Muslim influence provides the Sevillian food with the use of spice like fennel, mint, garlic, coriander, parsley… On the other hand, olive oil is a regular ingredient in every single Sevillian (and Spanish) dishes.

Typical recipes include “gazpacho” (a cold tomato soup), flamenco eggs (eggs poached in tomato sauce), tiny fried fish, stuffed artichokes, “cocido andaluz” (a thick stew made of meat, chickpeas and vegetables), “menudo” (Andalusian styled tripe), bull’s tail and “ensaladilla sevillana” (variation of potato salad).

Although there are excellent dishes in Seville, the true identity of Sevillian cuisine lies in “tapeo” (going from bar to bar to eat the typical Sevillian “tapas” or snacks). This tradition allows the visitor to try a great variety of dishes in a single meal. There is an ample assortment of “tapas” to try; among the most popular “tapas” there are: Spanish ham and cheese, “boquerones en vinagre” (small marinated fish in vinegar), “salmorejo” (a thick “gazpacho”), “picadillo” (minced meat) or “aliño” (various seasoned meats), “ensaladilla” (a version of a Russian potato salad), “papas aliñás” (seasoned potatoes), “tortilla de patatas” (Spanish potato omelet) and “lomo mechado” (loin strips). Other important “tapas” consist of “pucheros” (stews), “montaditos” (a type of small toasted rolls or sandwiches usually filled with sausage or other ingredients), “flamenquín” (ham stuffed breaded/fried meat rolls) and “soldaditos de pavía” (hake or cod breaded with flour). But “tapeo” is much more than going out and eating something. It is a social act, where most Sevillians meet together in bars and terraces to have a pleasant time.
The Santa Cruz quarter is known for having the most delicious “tapas” in Seville. Alfalfa neighbourhood offers a wide number of open-air bars. Arenal quarter provides more traditional establishments, offering a fine selection of fresh fish and in Triana you can have a pleasant meal with the best views of the Guadalquivir River.

This tasty, wonderful cuisine should be washed down with any of the local wines: the Manzanilla or the Montilla (from nearby regions), the Jerez (sherry) or a cold lager beer.

The traditional Sevillian sweets are mostly of Moorish influences and are prepared often with honey or wine. The most well known are “tortas de aceite” (thin large rounded pastries made with olive oil) or “polvorones” (sweet traditional pastries eaten especially during Christmas). However, the most exquisite Sevillian pastries can be traced to the city’s enclosed convents. The most popular are: “torrijas” (similar to a French toast), the “San Leandro Yemas” (sweet egg yolk cakes), “borrachuelos” (a sweet made with honey, sweet wine, aniseed and bitter oranges), homemade marmalades, cider pastries, “alfajores” (almond and nut pastries) and the “tocinos de cielo” (a pudding made with egg yolk and syrup).

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Flamenco is a type of typical Andalusian music, where they mix elements such as dance, the “toque” and the song. It is a worldwide famous style that arouses admiration everywhere. Since its beginnings, two centuries ago, it has evolved into a multitude of trends without losing its authenticity. Flamenco feeds off a strong emotive link it creates with its audience. This emerging sensitivity that grows between the artists and the audience gives it the nickname “arte jondo”, as it delves into the deepest feelings. It is also known as “arte gitano” (gypsy art) due to the influence that the gypsies had in its origins and development.

Flamenco is the result of a sum of musical cultures that have developed in Andalusia: Jewish music, Arabic music, Spanish music, the ancient Andalusian music and of course, gypsy music.

In flamenco the feelings are more important than the aesthetics. The artist priority is to reach its audience through the emotions. Thus, the singer begins it show with a pitiful whimper, known as “quejío” which prepare the listener emotionally and also tunes the singer’s voice. The flamenco dance is very expressive and depends entirely on the guitar, which provides the beat and the rhythm. This is an introverted, individual dance, full of feelings and improvisation. The “toque flamenco” fixes its attention in the Andalusian gipsy guitar, which has become its most avant-garde and admired facet.

There are many tourists that travel to Andalusia with the unique idea of enjoying of flamenco art. There are also many artists who have exported flamenco outside Spain. On the other hand, the media spreads its power around the world. Despite this universality, Andalusia continues being its cradle and its capital

Actually, flamenco has mixed with other types of music. Many people think that this mix and the excessive orchestration have discredited flamenco, which no longer enjoys the authenticity it had before. But some bands such as Pata Negra, Ketama, Navajita Plateá, Ojos de Brujo, etc, have proved that the new flamenco is very self-confident. They have successfully fused elements of flamenco music with jazz, salsa, pop or rock.

Nonetheless, there are opinions for and against this emerging style.

Both, the new flamenco as well as the “flamenco jondo” are in fashion. Do you want to experiment flamenco’s most authentic style? Take the first flight to Andalusia and rent apartments in Seville. You’ll surely love it!

Seville is an old, beautiful city: it is about 2,000 years old! Their inhabitants are friendly, joyous people and they all have a witty personality. Seville is the Andalusian capital. It is a big and cosmopolitan town located at the south of Spain and it has a huge historic quarter, the largest in Europe. Seville is the home of flamenco, the famous Spanish tapas, bullfighting and sevillanas. They also celebrate an amazing April Fair and a passionate Easter Week. Both traditions are celebrated in springtime, with pleasant temperatures. Avoid Seville in summer, because there are scorching temperatures that can reach 50°C. Everyone that goes to Seville repeats the experience, don’t miss it!

Both festivals, Easter Week and April Fair, are very famous in Spain, and especially in Andalusia. The Easter Week is a religious festival with over five centuries of history. People celebrate the Passion of the Christ with beautiful processions. Thousands of tourists leave Seville deeply moved by these spectacular marches.

The April Fair is the perfect moment to have a great and fun time. People set up what they call casetas or tents – booths in which to dance, drink and socialize. Everything is decorated with hanging lanterns. Women wear their best flamenco dresses and men parade around on their horses.
But Seville is much more than their festivals! It is one of the most beautiful Spanish cities and a must for any tourist! The city lays on the Guadalquivir river banks and has an important historical heritage, buildings and monuments, such as the cathedral. Seville’s gothic cathedral is the third largest in the world and has a worldwide famous minaret, la Giralda. The royal Mudéjar palace (known as the Alcázar) and the Gold Tower are two important examples of its fascinating architecture.
There are also some neighbourhoods such as Santa Cruz, Triana, la Macarena or San Bartolomé that you shouldn’t miss. There, you’ll discover the great Andalusian spirit and taste their delicious food. Las Sierpes street, María Luisa Park and la Maestranza bullring are a must too, because they are all representative images of the city.
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