Tablao Flamenco
Flamenco is a style of music and dance which is considered part of the Spanish culture, although it is actually native from only one region: Andalusia. Flamenco, also known as cante jondo (Andalusian gypsy singing)represents the purest Andaluscian expression of folklore.
THINGS TO DO
Seville presently has theatres and cultural centers that has permitted the Andalusian capital to enter in a circuit of international theatre, opera and orchestra companies.
Go for Tapas
Don't miss out on the tapas. The city is credited with the invention and has more than a thousand bars where the choice of food, is virtually unlimited, from seafood to ham and sausage ... READ MORE
Bull Fight
One of the most famous venues in whole Spain to take in a bullfight The Plaza de Toros Real Maestranza in Sevilla was constructed over several decades during the 18th century... READ MORE
Night Life
The area surrounding the Cathedral contains a large number of quiet bars and cafeterías, ideal for having a drink and talking with friends ... READ MORE
Tablao Flamenco
Flamenco has an extraordinary history which has become one of most significant tokens of culture from this land. Today's interest in everything that is autochthonous ... READ MORE
Day Trip
If you are looking for easy day trips out of Seville, there are plenty. Granada is highly recommended and easily accessible by a 3 hour train ride through ... READ MORE
Santa Cruz
A distillation of all that is typically Andalusian; the neighbourhood of Santa Cruz (the old Jewish Quarter), the Cathedral, the Giralda, the Archivo de Indias ... READ MORE
FESTIVALS
Seville presently has theatres and cultural centers that has permitted the Andalusian capital to enter in a circuit of international theatre, opera and orchestra companies.
Bienal de Flamenco
The Bienal is the most important flamenco reference, held every two years, coinciding with even years its the greatest showcase from where the best and the latest trends in ... READ MORE
Holy Week
The Holy Week as known as 'Semana Santa', is one of the most important celebrations in Seville, it is one of the city's two biggest annual festivals along with the April ... READ MORE
Feria de Abril
Spring in Seville has a special atmosphere, garlanded with the sweet scent of orange blossom and jasmine, and a frisson of excited anticipation, as the city's two most ... READ MORE
Noches en los Jardines del Real Alcázar
Since 2000, the Board of the Real Alcazar and the Seville City Council has chosen to open the gardens the most precious Seville´s ... READ MORE
Many cultures such Andalusian, Gypsy, Sephardic, Moorish and Byzantine have been detected as flamenco´s influences, often claimed to have coalesced around the time of the Reconquista in the 15th century. Flamenco has an extraordinary history which has become one of most significant tokens of culture from this land. Today's interest in everything that is autochthonous has coincided with a surge in flamenco that is extraordinary. Thus the birth of "nuevo flamenco" (new flamenco), classical and virtuous on the one hand and more open to new musical genres. In Seville you can enjoy the best performances of this art form at it´s best, at the most famous flamenco tablaos (venues for flamenco), direct inheritors of the ancient cafés, the neighborhood peñas (flamenco club enthusiasts) or village festivals.
For a fun time on the town, we recommend visiting Seville's famous tablaos de Flamenco.
* Los Gallos (Plaza de Santa Cruz, 11. Phone. 95.421.69.81), located in the tourist area of Santa Cruz. boasts performances by the stars of the Flamenco world. * El Patio Sevilleno (Paseo de Cristóbal Colón, 11 A. Phone. 95.421.41.20), offers performances of Flamenco, Classic Spanish Dance, Spanish Song and regional dances.
* El Arenal (Calle Rodo, 7. Phone. 95.421.64.92), which puts on professional and spectacular shows.
The local daily newspapers publish the city's show programmes and can provide the visitor which much more detailed information.