EuroCheapo's Seville Articles

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Speeding toward Madrid. Photo: Laura Padgett

Spanish Trains: Hi-Speed train services in Spain

Spain’s high-speed rail network was inaugurated in 1992 with the opening of the Madrid–Seville link. Latterly the network served by super-fast trains (known as Alta Velocidad Española or AVE services) has been extended to include Málaga (in 2007) and Barcelona (in 2008). A new AVE service to Valencia will start in December 2010. High-speed links » Read more

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Posted in Barcelona, hidden europe, Madrid, Practical Info, Seville, Spain, Train, Trip Planning
Seville: Bars and restaurants for a cheapo night on the town

Seville: Bars and restaurants for a cheapo night on the town

Seville is known for its rich tradition of flamenco dancing, and there are plenty of flamenco bars to prove it. Not feeling in the groove? No worries: The city has plenty of other nightlife options as well. From international bars to dives serving beer for €1, Seville’s after-hours scene has something for every Cheapo. For » Read more

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Posted in Bars, Cheapo night out, Entertainment, Food, fun, Local Customs, music, Nightlife, Seville, Spain
Seville: Top attractions with free admission

Seville: Top attractions with free admission

Seville’s Cathedral is free on Sundays Although Seville is a fraction of the size of Madrid and Barcelona, the southern Spanish city is packed with attractions. Seville boasts world-class art museums, historic palaces, picturesque neighborhoods, and an awe-inspiring cathedral. Conveniently, most of these attractions are located in the city center, within walking distance of each » Read more

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Posted in Art, Free Stuff, Seville, Spain

Seville cheap souvenir: Bullfighting poster

A matador and his bull in Seville, Spain: photo courtesy of bullcreek Not for the faint of heart, a bullfight in Seville can mean edge-of-your-seat excitement and thrills. For Cheapos, the feeling is similar to finding an inexpensive – or free – European souvenir. So, once you’ve taken in some flamenco and eaten all the tapas you can handle for » Read more

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Posted in Cheap Souvenirs, Events, Local Customs, Seville, Spain
Seville: Free flamenco dancing (for a drink)

Seville: Free flamenco dancing (for a drink)

Photo by beurre salé Flamenco dancing has its roots in the gypsy barrio of Seville. So, if this Southern Spanish city is on your travel itinerary, you’d better take yourself to a baile! Flamenco performances are offered all over Seville and typically take place in tablaos, which are restaurants or bars that charge admission for the show. It is possible, » Read more

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Posted in Bars, Clubs, Entertainment, Free Stuff, Nightlife, Seville, Spain

Seville: Bar Estrella

Seville’s Santa Cruz neighborhood can be a daunting maze to navigate, though the risk of getting lost is worth running if you can find Bar Estrella. Opened in 1939, the bar offers up one of the best menus for truly traditional Seville tapas in a setting that does not appear to have changed since the » Read more

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Posted in Bars, Local Objects, Seville, Spain