Families of Spain’s coronavirus victims attended a mass funeral service at Seville Cathedral in one of the largest social gatherings since lockdown. More than 500 people wore face masks and sat in chairs separated by two meters – instead of pews – on Thursday as they paid tribute to family members who had died from … Read more
Olé! It’s Spain’s Flamenco secret: Discovering the tiny Seville bar named after one of the city’s most notable dancers Casa Anselma is deep in the heart of the working-class neighbourhood of Triana It is named after the proprietor who was once a well-known flamenco dancer Rows of chairs are in front of the dancefloor, with … Read more
With temperatures in the mid-20s and a lively cafe culture, Seville is brilliant to visit now, although it will be busy (with pricey rooms) over Easter and during Feria de Abril festivities a fortnight later. Yet Andalusia’s capital thrives on its buzz — and its flamboyance. Flamenco dancers perform in the streets near the gothic … Read more