Andalucia & Costa del Sol Things to Do

Triana is traditionally the gypsy quarter of Seville and is full of flamenco bars and ceramic and tile shops.

Across the river from much of the city and in fact almost an island in the Guadalquivir river, Triana residents (or trianeros) have always considered themselves a bit apart and are fiercely proud of their community.

While the cities of Spain are wonderful it’s also rewarding to head out into the landscapes beyond. I recently drove through the Andalucian countryside to Granada and around every corner was yet another breathtaking landscape. We passed hills topped with wind-generators – which I have to say I find beautiful in a very modern way – then we rounded a corner to see snow-covered mountains: the Sierra Nevada, continental Spain’s highest point and a popular ski resort and national park.

oly Week in Seville, the week before Easter, is one of the biggest festivals in the Spanish calendar. Starting on March 30th in 2012, it’s a week long day of celebrations, parades, and religious observance leading up to April 8th, Domingo de la Resurreccion, or Easter Sunday which is a strictly holy day and has no parades.