The tapping started slow and rhythmically, building in intensity. Suddenly everyone else disappeared, it was just me, the musician and the dancer. My heart raced so fast, it was almost as if I were part of it. Nothing has ever affected me quite like experiencing flamenco in Seville Spain.
It’s the city where it began, and there are many places to enjoy it. Flamenco is more than just dance, it is an art form. It includes cante (singing), toque (guitar playing), baile (dance), jaleo (vocalizations), palmas (handclapping) and pitos (finger snapping). It is exciting and colourful. The traditional dress is colourful and free-flowing. Flamenco is native to the Spanish regions of Andalusia, Extremadura and Murcia.
We chose well when we selected a small, intimate Flamenco Show in Seville, Spain entitled “Caja de La Memoria”
Wow.
Just wow.
The Flamenco in Seville took my breath away.
We were only allowed to take photos for the final five minutes, so this is all I have for you:
Flamenco in Seville
And of course we visited all the main sites of Seville including the tomb of Christopher Columbus:
The Barrio Santa Cruz – the Old Jewish Quarter:
The main cathedral and tower. I thought it looked so pretty lit up at night:
And the Alcazar (Palace):
Seville Travel Tips:
- Book your hotel in advance if you are on any type of budget. Or, plan to spend a bit of time looking for a hotel if you show up without a Seville hotel reservation as we did.
- We stayed in the Barrio Santa Cruz (the old Jewish Quarter). I would recommend this area regardless of your budget as it is so centrally located. We never needed to use our car.
- I recommend the Vineria San Telmo for Tapas
- We stayed at Hotel Alcantara in the Barrio Santa Cruz (the Old Jewish Quarter). The hotel was clean and inexpensive.
- The Flamenco show we saw “Caja de La Memoria” was held in the same building as our hotel (although they are unrelated) and was excellent. It sells out every night, so don’t wait until the last minute to get tickets. And be in the queue about 30 minutes before show time as seats are first come first seated.
- If you visit Seville in the summer, remember it is VERY hot. We scheduled an extra day here so we could take a long siesta and avoid the hot afternoon.
- We use Lonely Planet Spain.
We are currently travelling through southern Spain. Our key travel stops are Cordoba, Granada and Seville.
All photos on this page © Rhonda Albom
Have you been to Seville? Did you know Christopher Columbus was buried here? Have you seen Flamenco in Seville?
If you liked this article, please pin it:
Susan52
My husband and I have actually seen flamenco dancers in Seville, 31+ years ago on our honeymoon. Your picture looks exactly like what I remember! What a wonderful adventure!
Marujalimon
¡Hola! We have an International flamenco course in Sevilla, see more!:)
Rhonda
Wish I found this before we went to Sevilla! Oh well, maybe next time for me.
Shane
I am headed to Seville next month. I will try all the tips..Thanks……
Rhonda
Glad to be helpful. It will be really hot in Seville in August, be prepared 🙂
Tony Payne
I would love to go to Seville and to see Isabel Pantoja in concert.
Rhonda
Does she travel? Maybe she will come to the UK some day.
Lisa
Awesome. Looove flamenco. My favourite
Rhonda
This particular show was so amazing. It was small and intimate. Only two rows of seats surrounding the small stage on three sides. Very traditional. And so hot in the room, I was amazed they could perform at all.
MaryDPierce
What an amazing time you and your family are having. I love reading about it and looking at your great photos. And I’m putting watch Flamenco dancing in Seville on my bucket list, too! Can’t wait to see where tomorrow takes you all.
Rhonda
Thanks Mary! I am glad you are following along. Tomorrow is another special place, as we enter Portugal. We are really enjoying this part of our travels through Spain. Each day seems to bring new and amazing surprises.
Don E. Chute
You go girl…Have a happy and safe time!
PLU from SSF
Rhonda
LOL – thanks Don 🙂 I am really enjoying your comments.