Orange blossom, which gives Seville its deliciously unmistakeable sweet spring-time scent.
This is a very special time of year in southern Spain: spring.
As the skies finally clear after what seems like months of rain (actually, they were), through the warm…
No more unlabelled refillable olive oil bottles
Unmarked, refillable olive oil bottles like these are no longer allowed in bars and restaurants. © Michelle Chaplow
As of 1 March 2014, restaurants are not allowed to have aceiteras - the typical bottles of olive…
Legendary guitarist, Paco de Lucia, who died this week. © Tony Bryant.
Today is Andalucia's regional holiday, Dia de Andalucia, 28 February, when green and white flags are proudly flown from Huelva to Almeria.
But today's celebrations have been tinged with sadness by the death this week of one…
A feast of orangey tapas at over 30 bars and restaurants in Sevilla, until this Sunday.
Every year around this time - January and February - the newspapers are full of recipes featuring Seville oranges, the small, bitter fruit so highly valued by the British…
Spain - now the biggest wine producer in the world!
Spain has taken over from France and Italy as the world's top wine-producing country, with its production increasing by over 40% in 2013. This is just a few weeks after the news that Spain is now the third-most visited…
Contents list for the new Seville app.
A large majority of people have smart phones these days, and apps have become part of our everyday lives, especially for finding out information when travelling.
So if you're planning a trip to Seville, you'll be pleased to read that…
Relief ceramic tiles showing Spanish traditions such as bullfighting and flamenco. In El Pimpi, Malaga
Spain's economy may still be struggling, but tourism continues to establish itself as one of the country's main driving forces in keeping the wheels rolling.…
With all the grim news about cuts, it's good to have a beacon of light, one positive initiative from a cash-strapped regional government.
This week, the Junta de Andalucia (Andalucian Government) announced the "Plan Andaluz de la Bicicleta". This ambitious but…
Jamon iberico - one of Spain's most famous gastronomic products. Photo: Michelle Chaplow.
Last week, the Spanish government approved a new colour-coding system for Iberian pork products.Jamon iberico is probably the most popular and highly-prized food in Spain, and…
The oil refinery section of the spectacular ASAF model railway.
Location of the model railway - ASAF (Seville Association of Railway Friends), at Santa Justa station.
Of the many attractions on offer in Seville over the Christmas and Reyes period, one of the least well-…