Travel in Seville is a fantastically heady experience for anyone who wants to look into the heart of Spanish style and sensibility.  It’s one of the most interesting places in the country, having been host to a number of invading civilizations over the centuries.  In Andalusia, generally, there is a magnificent sense of style, and over the time periods when other civilizations were nesting here, they never lost their fierce individuality, but they also have a marvelous capacity to adapt to any situation.  This can be seen today in the spectacular way that cultural influences have worked their way into the architecture and art, but at the same time, there’s never any doubting that you’re in Spain.

The sense of style and hospitality is certainly pronounced here, and no better evidences than in the exquisite lodgings in Seville.  Hotels are plentiful here, offering a terrific array of choices for travelers, and there’s surely something here to suit your style and budget.  It’s a deep pleasure to wake up in luxury, greeted by splendid decor, and fresh food prepared by world-class chefs who excel in the cuisines of the region.  The culinary scene here is very highly developed, having adapted to many cultural influences, and maintaining the best of Spanish tradition.  And it always has an impeccable way of making it entirely local, so that there is never any question that you are experiencing a meal that is entirely Andalusian.

This sensibility certainly makes its way into the art forms here, and anyone with a bit of curiosity about the history of music here would appreciate the efforts of EMFA.  The acronym stands for Experimental Music from Andalusia, and this is a group of heavyweight intellectuals and artists who make new music, and are fascinated with the possibilities for experimental music in the new century.  There are some fascinating artists working on the project, like Tsukiko Amakawa, who was born in Tokyo and now makes her home here in Spain.  There is a high degree of play and adventure here, and you’ll find some lovely sounds that reflect the here that is Seville, with all of its cultures and influences making something local and global all at once.

Related posts:

1. Cape Town Exposed
2. The History, the Art and the People of Madrid
3. Visiting Madrid in Spain
4. Chennai Travel
5. Leonard Cohen in New York