One of my favourite eras in architecture is most definitely Moorish. I just love it, it’s both beautiful and rustic at the same time, and you feel that the ancient walls and ramparts have a million stories to tell.

Perhaps this is why I’ve become to love Spain, and it’s alluring historic villages, towns and cities so much in recent years.

Plaza de España is one of my favourite places in Seville, it’s so stunning. I just love strolling around the perimeter of the semi-circular plaza, discovering all about Spain’s fascinating regions, which are scattered north, south, east and west across the country. Each little alcove is decorated in beautiful Spanish ceramic tiles depicting the capital of its region and what that Province is famed for.

Meandering through the plaza is an inviting arched river, I’m sure you’ll find it a struggle to resist just hopping in a boat and going for a row. 

Also known as the Mushroom, it’s quite an imposing structure, and I think people either love it or loathe it, I’m certainly one of the former. I like to see the old mixing with the new if it’s tastefully done.

The Metropol Parasol was completed in 2011, and for a small charge, you can catch a lift to the top and have a stroll around. There are some wonderful views from here across the rooftops of Seville.

Ahhh, the stunning Alcázar of Seville, I’m not really one for telling people what they should and shouldn’t visit, as I feel it’s each to their own. However, there’s no escaping that the Alcázar of Seville is magnificent. 

The beautiful ornate interior is mind-blowing, and at times the opulence really does stop you in your tracks. The splendour is an understatement when it comes to this palace.

Oh yes, then there are the gardens, so immaculately manicured. It’s such a pleasure to spend time sitting and admiring the immense amount of work, that goes into maintaining them. 

Seville Cathedral is stunning and sits proudly as the centrepiece of the city. Built in the early 16th century, this beautiful basilica is the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world. 

Inside the Cathedral are 80 separate chapels surrounding the central nave and it also houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus.

Seville’s bullring, perhaps not to everyone’s taste, but equally this is part of Spain’s history.  The Plaza de Toros has a fascinating museum into Spain’s bullfighting and matador past. If you’d like to visit, you’ll be given a guided tour around the bullring and also the museum. 

The historic circular Plaza de Toros was built in 1765 and is a fantastic looking structure. The beautiful Baroque architecture is seen throughout, and I must admit although I wouldn’t go to a bullfight the Plaza de Toros is incredible.

We even managed to get lost on our first evening, as you think you wandered through the lanes before, and then you find somewhere new.

The fun of strolling around anywhere is the anticipation of what you’ll discover along each path. While we were out and about one day, we came across Plaza de Doña Elvira, it really put a smile on my face. It was just how you’d dream a Spanish square to be. 

Beautiful ceramic tiling, lush trees were providing welcoming dappled shade, a fountain for children to enjoy and of course, the lovely local restaurants pouring out onto the streets. 

Casa Placido is our treasured tapas bar in the heart of Barrio Santa Cruz. Prior to visiting Seville if I had a vision of what a tapas bar should be this was it. 

This is also where we made the decision to give up our 9 to 5 lives and take the leap of faith into travel blogging. 

Triana is on the opposite side of the river to Seville’s main tourist sights, but indeed a place to head. Historically Triana is known for its pottery and ceramics, take a little stroll around its lanes as some evidence of this can still be found.  

However, you really should pop into the Mercado de Triana. If like us, you enjoy wandering around bustling food markets, then you’ll love it here.

Ahh, Sherry now forget all those preconceived ideas of warm sickly Sherry consumed at Christmas and taste Spanish Sherry how it is meant to be enjoyed.

You’ll be surprised at how many different types there are to choose from. I personally like the Manzanilla, which is clear, crisp and served chilled. Although I do actually enjoy them all. 

Spain wouldn’t be Spain if you didn’t indulge in a little tapas and paella. When we strolled through Plaza de Doña Elvira, we came across a lovely restaurant with tables outside in the dappled sun. So, we found a spot and enjoyed a delicious paella.