Seville (Cadiz), Spain

Today, we arrived in the Port of Cadiz and immediately bussed to Seville, the capital of the southern Spanish region of Andalusia, famous as the "cradle of flamenco." We drove through flat, green farmlands.

Arriving in Seville at the Puerta de Juegar, our escort pointed us to the main attractions, and we walked to the Catedral de Santa Maria (magnificent, one of the largest in the world and home to the tomb of Christopher Columbus), and the Alcazar Palace. The lines were daunting even if one had a ticket. We drove through the beautiful Maria Luisa Park and to the Plaza de Espana (a highlight of the Spanish Square – 52 benches of different Andalusian tiles that represent all 52 provinces).

Though unable to gain entrance to the major sites, we took a horse-drawn carriage to see what beautiful structures and statuary surrounding us. So much fun! Seeing and hearing the dynamic city all around us as we klip-klopped along.

For lunch, we enjoyed a bite at the Alfonso XIII Hotel. The 5-star hotel’s eclectic architecture consists of Moorish detailing mixed with native Andalusian design and heritage.

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