Flights - Seville, an Introduction

It's no surprise that the city of Seville, Spain's southern cultural, artistic, social and financial centre is also the capital of Andalucía (Spain's second largest autonomous community).

From above, the city would be seen as split directly down its centre by the Guadalquivir River. In the past the city's river port played an important part in commerce and transportation between Spain and the America's and today it still stands as one of the Iberian Peninsula's most active ports.

When describing Spain, images of vast olive groves backed by soaring mountain ranges, quaint countryside cottages, bullfights and flamenco dancers are likely to come to mind. All of this quintessential imagery can be found in Seville and its surrounding area's.

The city has an abundance of sights to offer the most demanding of tourists and, before getting absorbed in any one part, is best absorbed by taking a gentle stroll along the river banks of Guadalquivir. This will ensure you get an idea of which of the many diverse and equally inviting area's is most appealing to you.

Whether you find yourself attending one of the frenetically charged bullfights, football games or music events, or sipping slowly on your drink in one of Seville's many theatres enjoying a theatrical performance; there are some things that cannot be overlooked.

Firstly, the city's cathedral, which is the largest Gothic building in the world along with the stunning palace fortress, which is considered the most impressive form of Moorish architecture.

Head south, away from the city's beautiful buildings and taking to the streets of Triana and you will find the never ending beat stamped out by the simply irresistible fiery Flamenco dancer's. The unique musical performances originated on the streets of Trina this is where you will find flamenco dancing in its purest of forms.

Seville is a true city of contrasts, with its seemingly slow pace of life being brushed aside for the favour of lively bars and festive street life as soon as the sun goes down.