travel: Sevilla, Spain

"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list" -- Susan Sontag


Turns out writing a blog update on a daily basis takes quite an effort. I suppose I'm not really shocked. My days are busy as ever and now trying to add one more thing to the list... Well, you know how it can be. 

So this will be a bit of a "catch-up" blog post. And one that will (hopefully) provide you with some entertaining weekend reading. :)

Plaza de Espana - Sevilla, Spain

Fridays will be my travel post days - I'm going to post pictures and stories of places I've had the opportunity to visit/see/experience as well as places I'd love to visit. I'm hoping this will be a place for you to share about places you've visited and post any recommendations you've got as well. I'm always open to read stories and learn about new places!

Since most of my blog posts have been (and will be) focused on Spain, I'd like to start the travel posts by sharing some pictures from my visit to Sevilla - a beautifully charming and incredibly historic city just a couple of hours driving from my home in Malaga.

One of the old city gates
(Macarena Wall)

Within the old city walls of Sevilla -
tiny streets & curved buildings

Back side of the Sevilla Cathedral -
the Moorish influence evident throughout southern Spain

Exploring Sevilla with my traveling
companion and best friend :)

Cathedral of Sevilla - so majestic
it couldn't even fit into one photo

My best friend came to visit me in Spain this spring, which gave me the opportunity to do some exploring of the country I'd called home for the past four months. During our stay in Sevilla, we found a place (through Airbnb) within the old city walls. Best decision! Everything was within walking distance - though it's quite a hike to get from one end of the city to the other, so plan to be out all day if you want to see it all in one day. (Also, it's hotter than you might imagine there, so I'd recommend going during the Spring or Fall, if at all possible. That way you avoid heat stroke AND masses of tourists!)

The best part about staying in the Airbnb place was that we got some insider tips on where to eat, what places needed to be on our "must see" list and where to go to see a FREE flamenco show. And BONUS: the place was right next to the old city wall, so we had a spectacular view from our room! Just amazing.

It was a bummer we only had a weekend in Sevilla to see it all, but I definitely plan on going back. There are too many sights to see, foods to try, paths to walk, and experiences to have for one weekend. So it is not a city I'll check off my list of places to visit, but one that will stay on as long as possible so that I can continue to soak up its rich culture. Thankfully, I'll be just a bus or train ride away.

If you've been to Sevilla and have places you'd recommend visiting, please share below!

♥ mk