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Seville is the picturesque Spanish city that lies in the heart of Andalusia.  Famous for its traditional food, culture and architecture this ancient Latin settlement is extremely popular with tourists during the summer months.  A perfect destination for a lengthy break or a short weekend trip, Seville hotels line the outskirts of the city, to help accommodate the move.

A city stretching back to 900BC, Seville has a number of ancient monuments and attractions that are well worth a visit.  It is said that Roman emperors Hadrian and Trajan were both born inside the city gates, exemplifying the historic quality that is possesses.  One of the most notable buildings is the vast cathedral that occupies a huge section of city centre, which was built during the 15^th century. It is truly remarkable in size and is considered to be one of the largest Christian churches in the western world.  Inside it contains a number of priceless works of art and is lavishly decorated, with gold plating making a significant presence.

Seville, unlike any other Spanish settlement, is outstandingly popular for its selection of festivals that drag in tourists from all over the globe.  Although there are dozens of occasions that fill the Andalusia calendar, two in particular  are extremely famous, both taking place in the weeks surrounding the Christian holiday of Easter.  The premier of these is the Semana Santa, which lasts for the entirety of the holy week.  Renowned for its remarkable processions, the celebrations bring in over 100,000 spectators over the 7 days, whom are all desperate to catch a glimpse of one of the most archaic Spanish traditions. 

Capella Choirs and Spanish dance light up a created city, which hosts different unique events each evening.  To accompany this is the equally extravagant Seville Fair.  Arguably one of the biggest fairgrounds in Europe, hundreds of tents are erected to form a traditional Latin carnival.  Major attractions include bars, music tents and bull fighting, and the festival again lasts for one week.  These twinned events are hugely popular with both the locals and tourists, so do be sure to book yourself in to one of the many Seville hotels available.  Those enquiring in late February or March are more than likely going to end up disappointed.

At night is when Seville really comes to life, with the opening of hundreds of bars and restaurants all unique in format.  The Spanish stereotype of tapas and sangria is best illustrated in this Andalusian city.  The idea of tapas is not only popular with gob smacked visitors but the locals as well, all tucking in the varied selection of traditional dishes.  Home to the Seville orange and olive oil from Jaen, the city is no stranger to good food, and excels with local favourites fried squid and grilled swordfish.  Ever more popular with travellers from all quarters, a meal in Seville is approaching a reasonable level, with the days of £5 dinner menu’s sincerely in the past.  Most Seville hotels will be equipped with English speaking staff to help point you in the right direction when it comes to food and drink in the city.

The city life of Seville is what attracts the majority of fleeing holiday goers each year, however this is not to say that it is without its diversity.  Only a short journey south takes you to the popular seaside resort of Malaga, which has been adopted as a second home by many in the UK.  A whopping 6 Million of UK nationals now reside across the French border, with many seeing the southerly Spanish town as the perfect retreat.  Malaga offers the sandy beaches and vibrant nightlife that we come to associate with Spain, as well as a friendly face or two.

The climate in Seville is very typical of the Mediterranean hot spots.  Scorching in July and August, cooling towards November and December, however it never really loses its heat.  An average year-round temperature of 18°C makes it one of the warmest cities in Western Europe.  The extreme heat, often hitting highs of 35°C in the summer months, making it a favourite with guests during this time, which is reflected in the price of Seville hotels.

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