Sevilla Travel Guide

Sevilla is a very cozy city. The cathedral is in the center of the city. The bell tower has the best view of the city. Across the street from the cathedral is an ATM. You can access money from there but know that it is all in euros. Also Sevilla can surprise you. I'm from Texas. We were walking around the center of the city and found a Tex-Mex restaurant. It's owned by a Marine who opened it when he settled in Spain permanently.

February is a great time to see all of the orange trees in blossom.  They line the streets near the capital building

This is definitely one of my favorite cities in Spain. The locals seem exceptionally friendly. There are many sidewalk cafes where one can while away the hours or just take a quick coffee if you are in a sightseeing rush. The city seems young, energetic and yes, sexy. A good place to stay is Hosteria de Laurel at the Plaza de las Venerables. It sits on a tiny, picturesque square. You feel as if you are in a very special place once you step into the covered courtyard. Rooms are spacious and the prices are reasonable. The restaurant is superb and it oozes charm with its wine barrel decorated interior. Lunch of gazpacho (this is the home town of this famous cold soup), Serrano ham (every bit as good as that of Parma) and a potato omelette will leave you fortified for the day. Remember eating before ten or eleven at night means that you will be dining in a virtually empty restaurant. No matter how much time you planned on spending in Sevilla, try to stay longer. Along with Barcelona, this city deserves as much time as you can spend there. For a good, cheap meal that will stick to your ribs, try Las Meninas on Santo Tomas. You will find the place jamming with young locals, especially if your are there at around midnight.