Sophie Picard ended up in Spain—and later Seville—entirely by chance. “I applied for a summer job and requested to be sent to France. But someone—or was it fate?—had decided otherwise, and I ended up spending five months in Spain on the Costa Brava,” the Parisian writer and guide told us recently. “When the season ended, […]
Author: Lindsey Zimmerman
5 Essential Bodegas in Jerez Worth Visiting
Few drinks are as closely tied to a specific region as sherry is to southern Spain. Though it’s only produced in a tiny triangle in southwestern Andalusia, no meal or get-together in the region would be complete without it. From crisp, bone-dry manzanilla to the sweet, ebony cream variety popular among many a grandparent in […]
Vintage Finds: Top Thrift Shops & Flea Markets in Seville
Don’t be fooled by Seville’s prim, posh reputation—locals aren’t above taking advantage of a good bargain when they see one. The treasure trove that is your average thrift shop or flea market becomes even more fascinating in Spain. Not only will you come across great deals on secondhand clothes and knickknacks, but you’ll also get […]
An Insider’s Guide to the Best Spas & Hammams in Seville
Many remnants of the glory days of Al-Andalus are still present in modern Seville. One of the most iconic symbols of Moorish Spain might just be the ancient Arab bath. With its age-old relaxation and cleansing rituals, the hammam has remained an icon for centuries, and everything from the Arab-style bath houses to the modern, […]
11 Things to Do in Cordoba: The Perfect Day Trip from Seville
Few places hold as much indisputable charm as Cordoba, with its colorful flower-lined streets and gilded remnants of Moorish Spain’s glory days. First a key Roman settlement and later the capital of Al-Andalus, Cordoba was once the most important city in Europe. Its picturesque cobblestone streets hold thousands of years of secrets and stories belonging […]