On World Tourism Day, I wanted to go local this time and talk about a paradox I see in Seville’s tourism strategy. We say we want to attract high-value tourism. Five-star hotels open, fine dining restaurants pop up and the city is full of Mercedes vans. But when it comes to tours and experiences, Seville has a tendency to sell itself at low prices. A ...

When I guide in the Alcázar, I seem to talk about everything except the Alcázar. This is, of course, an exaggeration. Or not, really. But I do try to avoid exact dates, and I am unlikely to spend much time telling you whether an arch is horseshoe-shaped or polylobed. And although plenty of kings have left their mark on the Alcázar over the centuries, I have no ...

It's the turn for the ever-present most iconic sandwich in Seville, the "montaíto" de pringá. Althought you might not be thrilled by the idea of tasting a sandwich as your first incursion into Seville's gastronomy, wait a second, keep reading and I will tell you why you cannot miss this bite from heaven! The recipe of montaditos de ...

  Hi there outside world! After almost a month in lockdown here in Spain, I see how different countries are recommending to stay at home or they’re simply in lockdown too. Not the best moment for tour guiding for sure, but I’m hopeful that better times will come! While Spain and Italy have been two of the first countries to enter in quarantine mode in the ...

25th of November has been the date chosen by the United Nations as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women to commemorate the murder of three sisters in Dominical Republic. Unfortunately, violence against women continues to be an issue regardless the country. Spain passed a law on gender violence in 2004, becoming one of the first countries to adopt this terminology ...

Have you planned a visit to Seville and all of a sudden you've realized you're coming right in the busiest time of the year for the city? You'll probably read comments all over the internet recommending that going somewhere else is the best you can do but you'll be able to enjoy the city during its "Grand Week" if know some basic things:   1. ...

You have planned your itinerary through Spain, booked the flights, trains and hotels and now it's time to look for what to do in the different cities you're going to visit. Tourism industry is changing and we don't conform with just going to the main landmarks and must-sees, but we also want to experience the local culture to add extra value to our trip. With so many ...

Spain in general and Seville in particular are places well known for their food and visitors see in our gastronomy one of their motivations to visit the city. Seville has more than 4000 bars and finding the right one can be challenging so starting your stay ...