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Seville in itself is a very romantic city, so you shouldn't have a problem locating a nice backdrop to celebrate Valentine's Day or another special occasion. In this month's feature you'll find plenty of ideas for a meal in a cozy bistros, or one of the nicer restaurants with all of the extras and services if this is more your style. For hotels I've included some special places which are of course centrally located and include those extra touches of charm and romance. Finally I've added a few ideas of things to do which inspire a bit of romance on Valentine's Day!: Feria de Abril in Seville

We only have two weeks to rest between Semana Santa and the Feria de Abril. This year is no exception, with just two weeks torest our weary feet and prepare for several days and nights of sevillanas, horses, and fino, this year running into May. It all begins with a little pescaito frito on Monday night, and often ends with chocolate and churros sometime after two in the morning. Throw in some clowns, carnaval games and rides to make your head spin (if the rebujitos do not). The largest of all the ferias in Spain, hundreds of thousands will come to visit. Seville for the Feria de Abril. You can learn more about the event in my section dedicated to the event: Feria de Abril in Seville

It's that time of year again, as we enter spring and Seville is at it's best. Semana Santa is the first sign that the season has arrived, with the Feria de Abril just around the corner. Arising from my winter hibernation, I recently noticed on my way to work a large banner hanging over Calle San Esteban, advertising robes and capirotes for the thousands of nazarenos who will march through the streets of Seville. Joining them will be costaleros, floats, "marching" bands, and of course hundreds of thousands of people! The time has come, and for those of you visiting Seville you'll need some time to prepare. To help you get ready, check out my Guide to Semana Santa in Seville.

Just two weeks after Semana Santa and everyone has had plenty of time to rest after a week of eating, drinking and of course the crowds. All this while contemplating Jesus and the Virgin Mary. How do you recover from the madness of Semana Santa? Blow off a little steam with a week of eating and drinking, crowds...then add toros and cheap carnival rides in place of all that religion! The Feria de Abril is a great time to see what many consider the typical Andalucia - sherry, Sevillanas, toros, flamenco dresses and horses. (more)

Most people want to know what are the must see or do activities in Sevilla. While many already know to visit the Cathedral or the Alcazar there are plenty of other activities which might not make every guide book or be recommended by your friends who've been to Seville before. With the help of some locals and visitors, plus my own experiences, I've put together a list of 51 things you don't want to miss when you're in the city. Well, now it's grown to 57 as it's taken some time since I first started. I hope there's something listed will peak your interest. To find out more take a look at the new section, now appropriately named 57 things you should do in Sevilla.

During most years we only have two weeks to rest between Semana Santa and the Feria de Abril. This year is an exception, with just over a week torest our weary feet and prepare for several days and nights of sevillanas, horses, and fino. It all begins with a little pescaito frito on Monday night, and often ends with chocolate and churros sometime after two in the morning. Throw in some clowns, carnaval games and rides to make your head spin (if the rebujitos do not). The largest of all the ferias in Spain, hundreds of thousands will come to visit. Seville for the Feria de Abril. You can learn more about the event in my section dedicated to the event: Feria de Abril in Seville.

One of the best ways to get to Seville for longer than just a few days is to study Spanish in a language school. There are several private schools waiting to take you in, teach you some Spanish and find you a place to live. From intensive Spanish courses to private lessons - no matter what level - you can find a school in the city center. If you are interested in seeing some of the options, look no further! I've organized a little list of Spanish schools in Seville, with links directly to their web sites so you can request more information. All you have to do is pick a date and select a school. Check out the Spanish Courses in Seville section for more information.

While you won't find much snow (nor freezing temperatures) in Seville, the city has plenty of holiday activities. The streets in the city center will be filled with shoppers and plenty of lights. Chestnuts will be roasting, holiday markets will be opening and Plaza Nueva should be open for us to take a stroll. El Corte Ingles and the local convents will sell enough sweets to cause a sugar crisis. Long lines will form to see the best nativity scenes in churches and stores, and high-velocity hard candy will be thrown at children and adults during the Cabalgata de los Reyes. For more information

It's that time of year again, as we get closer to spring, Seville is at it's best. Semana Santa arrives early this year, with the Feria de Abril just around the corner. Arising from my winter hibernation, I recently noticed on my way to work a large banner hanging over Calle San Esteban, advertising robes and capirotes for the thousands of nazarenos who will march through the streets of Seville. Joining them will be costaleros, floats, "marching" bands, and of course hundreds of thousands of people! The time has come, and for those of you visiting Seville you'll need some time to prepare. To help you get ready, check out my Guide to Semana Santa in Seville.

With only have two weeks to rest our weary feet between Semana Santa and the Feria de Abril, we must rest and prepare for Seville's annual fiesta of grand proportions. Prepare for what? For several days and nights of sevillanas, horses, plenty to eat and fino. It all begins with a little pescaito frito on Monday night, and often ends with chocolate and churros sometime after two in the morning. Throw in some clowns, carnival games and rides to make your head spin (if the rebujitos do not). The largest of all the ferias in Spain, hundreds of thousands will come to visit. Seville for the Feria de Abril. You can learn more about the event in my section dedicated to the event: Feria de Abril in Seville

While you won't find much snow (nor freezing temperatures) in Seville, the city has plenty of holiday activities. The streets in the city center will be filled with shoppers and plenty of lights. Chestnuts will be roasting and holiday markets will be open. El Corte Inglés and the local convents will sell enough sweets to cause a sugar crisis. Long lines will form for many reasons: to see the best nativity scenes in churches, purchase the famous Christmas lottery tickets and of course in just about any store in the city center. High-velocity hard candy will be thrown to and at children and adults during the Cabalgata de los Reyes. For more information, check out my Guide to the holidays in Seville.