Fiestas, siestas, flamenco and possibly Europe’s most passionate inhabitants – every image that springs to mind when you think of Spain, Seville delivers it with theatrical abundance. Andalusia’s capital and most bustling metropolis is also as layered as it is stimulating with ancient Roman ruins and a medieval Moorish veneer providing an arresting backdrop for its equally attractive residents who flirt passionately with life on its streets every second of the day, and night. If you have been dreaming of a red-hot destination with both personality and looks to boot, waste no time in meeting a Spain all out in full force with a customised Seville tour package from Chan Brothers Travel Private Tours.

Ignite the flame

Seville is considered by many as the cultural homeland of flamenco, the breathtaking Spanish dance form of utmost passion and emotions. However, the city can also be saturated with mediocre tourist traps lying in wait for unsuspecting travellers if one doesn’t know where to look. Hence, we suggest crossing the river from the old quarter into the historic barrio of Triana, once home to many great flamenco dynasties. Join local enthusiasts crowding into atmospheric and low-key venues such as Casa Anselma and La Carboneria, and break into bursts of dancing and jolly alongside splendid live flamenco performances, and make a night of it just like how it was enjoyed decades and centuries ago.

Fever-pitch April
April is truly the hottest month in Seville, and we don’t mean that of the temperature kind. Every April each year, the city reaches fever pitch during Semana Santa and Feria de Abril. Join fellow spectators during holy week and crowd onto balconies and plazas for glimpses into the pious procession of religious floats, and somewhat eerily hooded and robed figures parading all across the streets. Shortly after, the city erupts into a week-long celebration of quintessential Spanishness when a scintillating fiesta of gorgeous women in frilled costumes, dashing men on horse-drawn carriages, jolly locals tapping their feet to the constant rhythms of music everywhere and the tantalising smells from food stands transforms Seville into one seductive fairground of tapas, sherry and merrymaking alike.

Savouring Seville
Most Sevillanos are very adamant about the idea that tapas was invented in their city, but fact or fiction, what is certain is that Seville is indeed one of the best places in the country to do a tapas run. While there are thousands of tapas bars offering one-plate-too-many of those addictive croquetas that you may not know where to start but for a taste of two distinct experiences, we suggest splitting your route into traditional versus innovative. Taste centuries-old recipes in dusty but atmospheric stalwarts such as Casa Morales and Casa Roman or expand your tapas repertoire in inventive and modern-looking joints such as Eslava and Zelai. Whether you are hankering for that good old slice of “jamon iberico” or wishing to be surprised by a “shellfish cappuccino”, Seville truly has all the grounds covered when it comes to serving those little plates of goodness.

For more getaways in Spain, try:

• Andalusia tour package
• Barcelona tour package
• Basque Country tour package
• Catalonia tour package
• Galicia and Asturias tour package
• Madrid tour package
• Valencia tour package

Drink in Spain in full dose with a customised Seville tour package from Chan Brothers Travel Private Tours today. Call 6212 9935 or email privatetours@chanbrothers.com.sg for more information.