There is no better way to understand a local culture than by visiting its local food markets. Far from being just a place to buy groceries, food markets in Seville are gathering spots where neighbors chit chat and gossip, where they shop stall by stall and order their favorite tapas at the small market bars […]
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5 Epic Pork Sandwiches in Seville
This blog post was originally posted on January 26, 2015, and was updated on March 23, 2017. Pork is a central part of the diet in Spain and there are a variety of inventive ways to get your fill of pork while traveling here. That said, you can’t beat the classic – the pork sandwich. Seville […]
10 Tips On How To Eat Like A Local In Seville
This blog post was originally posted on June 27, 2016, and was updated on March 23, 2017. We’ve all heard the famous phrase, ‘When in Rome, do as the Romans do’, but, in Seville, what exactly does it mean to eat like a Sevillano? We all yearn to avoid tourist traps, immerse ourselves into the […]
10 Best Things to Do in Granada: Guide For An Unforgettable Trip
If you want to get to know southern Spain, Granada is a city that you cannot miss. Granada encompasses all the best of Andalusia: vibrant colors, both beach and mountains, friendly people and amazing food. However, Granada is also different from every other city in the south. Granada was the last holdout during the Christian […]
Sherry, Horses, and So Much More: The Top 5 Things To Do in Jerez de la Frontera
Beautiful weather, streets lined with palm trees, delicious regional food—what’s not to love about the home of sherry, Jerez de la Frontera? Jerez is sometimes overlooked when people travel to nearby Seville or Cadiz—but this is a mistake! Jerez has the same Andalusian charm as Seville without all the crowds, and it has something else […]
Top 10 Must-Try Typical Foods in Granada
This blog post was originally posted on March 10, 2017, and was updated on April 17, 2019. Granada, Spain’s Moorish jewel, has been a melting pot of gastronomic influences throughout the years. It’s the perfect place to taste history! Granada was the longest-lasting Muslim territory on the Iberian Peninsula. While Christian troops reconquered other territories starting […]
The Five Best Pastry Shops in Seville
This blog post was originally posted on March 19, 2015, and was updated on March 2, 2017. We have to admit we have somewhat of a sweet tooth, and when the craving strikes, we can’t help ourselves! Thankfully, Seville is a city full of pastry shops, and the selection of sweets and cakes is incredible. One […]
The Five Best Pastry Shops in Seville
This blog post was originally posted on March 19, 2015, and was updated on March 2, 2017. We have to admit we have somewhat of a sweet tooth, and when the craving strikes, we can’t help ourselves! Thankfully, Seville is a city full of pastry shops, and the selection of sweets and cakes is incredible. One […]
Ultimate Checklist: 20 Typical Foods in Seville
In Spain, life is lived out in the streets. Café terraces fill up with workers enjoying a midmorning coffee and toast, chattering patrons spill out of bars onto the ancient cobblestone roads, and parks and promenades are among locals’ first choices for where to spend a sunny afternoon. But there are a few dishes that […]
8 Reasons to Visit Seville in Winter
This blog post was originally posted on November 17, 2015, and was updated on February 23, 2017. The days have gotten shorter, temperatures have dropped, and we’ve fished out our warm coats and wooly hats. It can only mean one thing – winter is here! A great way to chase away those winter blues is […]