Buying Villas In The Costa Blanca – City Break To Seville

Spain is a country that is so diverse it is well worth exploring. When buying Villas in the Costa Blanca you can easily enjoy short breaks from your small part of paradise to visit other parts of this fascinating peninsula.

Flamenco, Tapas and More

At the heart of the historic city of Seville is the beat of the flamenco rhythm with the incredible guitar playing, passionate dances and singing and beating for the drums. This dance was born in Seville and witnessing it here, whether at a tablao (flamenco venue) or a spontaneous street performance is a memorable experience. Although not confirmed it is thought that tapas were originally a small plate of food designed so that the plate could cover your glass protecting its contents from insects in the summer. The Spanish verb tapar means to cover. This is why in some areas a tapa will be served with every drink. Seville is full of excellent tapas bars and wandering between these to sample the Jamon Iberico, garlic prawns, patatas bravas and more is a great way to pass the evening. Wash these tasty morsels down with a glass of locally produced Rioja or a refreshing small beer (caña). This great city atmosphere is a wonderful change from living in the Costa Blanca and, if you’re feeling a little extravagant, you might also want to sample a fine dining experience in a city that boasts Michelin star restaurants that offer innovative and traditional Andalusian dishes. The food markets are a great place to soak up the atmosphere of the city and sample local delicacies so add the Mercado Lonja de Barranco to your list of places to visit.

Historical walking tours

When you leave the Costa Blanca to visit other parts of Spain do your research so that you can make the most of your trip. Seville has some wonderful architecture including the Alcázar which fuses Mooris and Christian styles. The courtyards are decorated with artistic tiles, the Hall of the Ambassadors is beautiful, and the gardens are a haven in the middle of this busy city. The magnificent Gothic cathedral is the third largest in the world and those with a head for heights will enjoy climbing it bell tower called Giralda to take in marvellous views of the city. The former Jewish quarter of Seville is in the Santa Cruz neighbourhood and features whitewashed houses with overflowing flowerpots full of colourful plants, an excellent place to take some lovely photographs to take home and show your friends in the Costa Blanca.

Beyond Seville

If you are spending more than a few days away from your life in the Costa Blanca in Seville and want to explore a little further afield that head about 90 kilometres east of the city to Osuna, the city and its historical sites can be reached by car, train and bus from Seville. The baroque architecture is worth seeing and the Plaza Mayor is lined with lovely cafes and restaurants but, this town’s most fascinating aspect is its Roman and Moorish past which can be experienced at the Archaeological Museum. Just outside the town you can also visit El Coto de las Canteras, this site formally a quarry where workers extracted the stone used for construction before the Roman occupation. It has become known at the Petra of Andalusia. You could also get a flavour of nearby Granada and Córdoba and see if these are places to return to and see in more detail the next time you take a break from Costa Blanca life.

Planning your Break When you own a villa in the Costa Blanca

Travelling from your home in the Costa Blanca to Seville couldn’t be easier, you have the choice to fly from Alicante or to drive, the journey by car would take approximately 7 hours. Spring and Autumn are great times to visit the city, it’s not yet too crowded or too hot and since Seville enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year the weather should be good, having sunglasses and a hat with you is also a good idea. This is a very walkable city so bring comfortable shoes, but you can also buy a city pass to get discounted entrance to various attractions and free use of public transport. There is plenty of accommodation for all budgets to be found online via the usual booking sites. 

Conclusion

A short holiday from life in the Costa Blanca to visit Seville will give you the chance to really experience a different side of Spain and you’ll return home with some fantastic memories.