Enjoy a Fantastic Winter Break in Seville, Spain

Avoid the summer crowd in Seville, Spain - if that is your wish for a holiday break in this spectacular city.  At this time, you can have Seville all to yourself.  You won't be waiting in line in tapa bars or the favorite bakeries selling tartas, polvorones, and mantecados.  A winter Seville is not all about gustatory delights - there are pleasant surprises in store for you.

Accommodation

Where you stay is a crucial factor for a fantastic winter break in Seville.  There are several ritzy and budget hotels for the tourist in a hurry.  But have you considered a holiday apartment?  A holiday apartment is just as efficient as hotels with an added value - it's your home while you enjoy Seville. 

Try renting a villa-styled apartment, studio-type apartment or a penthouse.  You can rent a fully furnished holiday apartment online and two of these if you want your own space in another district.  Advanced online booking ensures you have your apartment ready in time for your arrival or for your next move.  You can choose to stay overnight, a week, or a month.

Winter Stops

To visit Seville is to know the place, its history and culture, and people.  The first stop should be Museo de Bellas Artes.  Housed in a former convent dating back to the 17^th century, the museum is a repository of the works of Spain's famous painters including native sons Murillo and Velazquez.  You might catch the works of El Greco and Zurbaran if these are not anywhere else in the globe for exhibition in premium art galleries.  

The 600 years old Cathedral which has 80 chapels, has an interesting feature - it has a Muslim minaret for a bell tower.  Inside the cavernous Cathedral is a dazzling web of ornate stonework but the gilded altar and its 1,000 carved statues are the high points of the Cathedral.  The Cathedral was a showpiece of Seville's wealth during the 16^th century, eclipsing the mammoth Hagia Sophia of Turkey.  It is still a stunning showpiece and continues to dazzle local and international tourists.

Meanwhile, the Plaza de España reflects the glory of Moorish influence in Spanish architecture.  This is a vast expanse of courtyards leading to the old picturesque palace, which now houses several government offices.  The Old World architecture of the palace gives it its distinctive elegant character and style.  Don't miss the Plaza walls which have tiled alcoves, each depicting a Spanish province.   

For your winter shopping, visit the artisan shops for household items, ceramics, key chains, and posters.  Don't forget to take home tapas, Seville's favorite appetizers and a bottle of wine made from Seville's robust grapes.  Department stores also sell an extensive list of Seville products, designer clothes, and chocolates.  Keep an eye on the time because shops close at 2 pm for the afternoon siesta and reopen at five and stay open until eight in the evening.   

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