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6 April, 2018

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Seville in Spring. An Important City To Visit
Many have said that Seville has a special colour and they are absolutely correct. This southern capital city is held dear by nearly everyone that visits, whether it is due to the weather, its monuments or any of the other numerous events that occur throughout the year. This destination city has a long history and deep-rooted culture which attracts a large number of tourists as well as businesses. In the next section, we will propose a set of suggestions that will help you enjoy Seville in Springtime and will make you want to visit sooner rather than later. <h3><strong>Monuments in Seville</strong></h3> This southern Spanish capital city has a large number of monuments ranging from the Giralda to the Pelli Tower, by way of the Royal Alcazar and Plaza España among the more famous: <ul> <li><strong>Seville Giralda and Cathedral: </strong>If you are a lover of classical court monuments, travel to the top of the Giralda, which was once the Sevillian watchtower and one of the most recognised symbols for the city reaching at least 95 metres high. From the top of the Cathedral bell tower, located in the largest gothic temple in the world, you can observe the spectacular views of all of neighbourhoods in Seville.</li> <li><strong>The Royal Alcazar:</strong> Located only a few metres away from the Sevillian Cathedral and Giralda, is the Royal Alcazar, a Mudéjar style palace complex fortified within different historical periods. It is currently the oldest European royal palace in use. This is where the royal family stays when they visit the Sevillian capital city.</li> <li><strong>Plaza de España (The Spanish Plaza)</strong>: After getting lost in the World Heritage palaces of the Alcazar, meander through the Plaza de España. The Plaza is located in María Luisa Park and was designed by the architect Aníbal González to house the Ibero-american Exposition of 1929. The symbolism of this structure is quite intriguing as its semi-circle shape references the hug Spain is giving to its past American territories.</li> </ul> Once you have experienced the more historic monuments within the city, you should not miss the more modern sites, as they are already references in many architectural studies: <ul> <li><strong>Las Setas</strong> (The Mushrooms) in Encarnación Plaza, is a structure built in 2005 and contains six parasol like canopies located 26 metres high, entwined within each other to form a unique covering overhead. There is a market located at its base among other restaurants, an archaeological museum and an ever active plaza.</li> <li>La <strong>Torre Pelli </strong>(Pelli Tower) is, without a doubt, one of the most vanguard constructions in all of Seville. It is the first skyscraper in the city and the highest building in all of Andalusia at least 180 metres high.</li> </ul> <strong> </strong> <h3><strong>Museums in Seville</strong></h3> It would be near impossible to visit Seville in just two hours, as it houses a large number of monuments and museums that should not be missed. If it is already difficult to decide which monuments to visit, it is even more difficult to decide on which <strong><a href="https://sevillagreensuites.com/5-museos-de-sevilla-para-visitar/">museums</a> </strong>to venture into. <ul> <li>The <strong>Museum of Popular Art and Customs </strong>is where all visitors can enjoy a collection of objects that summarise Sevillian culture in past times.</li> <li>The <strong>Archaeological Museum</strong> is recommended to enjoy the most important archaeological collections in Andalusia.</li> <li>The <strong>Museum of Fine Arts</strong> holds famous paintings by artists such as Murillo, Velázquez and Goya which are truly remarkable works to be seen.</li> <li>The <strong>Museum of Flamenco Dancing </strong>is a mandatory stop if you want to discover the history of this art formally declared a part of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Golf As a Sevillian Sport </strong></h3> If you enjoy the sport and love to <strong>play golf</strong>, where better than to play in Seville and stay at Hotel Green Suites? <strong><a href="https://sevillagreensuites.com/">Green Suites Sevilla</a></strong> is an exclusive hotel that is unique in Seville as it is the only one of its kind. It is located next to the golf course, considered one of the best golf courses in Spain: The Real Club Sevilla Golf. In fact, some of the most important world championships have taken place at this <strong><a href="https://sevillagreensuites.com/7-consejos-basicos-para-comenzar-en-el-golf/">Golf</a></strong> Club. Moreover, its prestige has been endorsed on numerous occasions, which only reinforces it as one of the best golf courses in the world. Some of the biggest championships that have been celebrated here include the World Cup 2004, Andalusia Open 2009 and Spanish Open 2008, 2010 and 2012. It is important to highlight that the <strong><a href="http://sevillagolf.com/">Real Club Sevilla Golf</a> </strong> has promoted this sport among amateurs who have not previously played professionally. For this reason, there is now a youth golf school, in which 150 students participate and host various social tournaments for any of its members to sign up that wish to. In this privileged enclave, it is guaranteed that you will have a good time in the company of good friends and work colleagues. <h3><strong> </strong></h3> <h3><strong>Holy Week in Seville </strong></h3> Orange Blossoms and Incense. These two smells combine together and fill the city to make way for a number of walking works of art that are carried through the streets toward the Cathedral. It is impossible to visit Seville and not experience a Palm Sunday or a famous Madrugá (midnight processions). Holy Week in Seville is internationally known and each year the city welcomes millions of visitors that wish to experience this symbol of popular culture. There are many Hermandades (church brother/sisterhoods) that have processions. Some of the most representative are La Macarena, El Gran Poder and La Borriquita, as they have a large number of followers within and outside of the city. Gastronomy is also important during Holy Week. For this reason, it is essential to try a dish of stewed cod and finish off your menu with some traditional torrijas or arroz con leche. Savour and enjoy these delicacies in a city full of magic. <strong> </strong> <h3><strong>The April Fair in Seville </strong></h3> Seville in Spring smells of azahar (orange blossoms), tastes of fresh fried fish and sounds of singing and dancing traditional Sevillanas. Flamenco dresses covered in polka dots and covered in frills and ruffles are seen around the Real Club during the week that the fair lasts. This normally takes places in April, however there are years it is moved to May as it depends on when Holy Week ends. This is considered one of the main events that the city lives each year, as many Spanish and international visitors attend each year. Likewise, it is a cultural and gastronomical festival, recognised worldwide on account of it being declared a festival of international touristic interest. It is also possible to see horse jockeys and riders that can be seen on horseback around the fair grounds. Lastly, there are many bull fights in the Real Maestranza de Caballerías, also known as the Plaza de Toros (bullfighting ring) where some of the most legendary bull fighters in history have participated and the third monument most visited in the city. We hope that you find this guide useful. At <a href="https://sevillagreensuites.com/">Sevilla Green Suites</a> you will enjoy the best commodities, as well as a perfect environment for lovers of both golf and Seville. Make your reservation here and come meet us. We hope to see you soon!
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Summer plans to enjoy Sevilla
Seville is a city rich in art, culture, history, cookery and sun. If you visit Seville this summer don’t be afraid of hot and enjoy all kind of activities that are offered in this beautiful city. From the culture of its museums and monuments to the fun of theme parks. We propose you a selection of the best activities. <h2>Summer plans in Sevilla</h2> <h3>Concerts is the “Jardines del Real Alcazar”</h3> The concerts <a href="http://www.actidea.es/nochesalcazar2018/calendario" target="_blank" rel="noopener">‘Noches en los Jardines del Alcazar’</a> are one of the usual plans each summer in Seville. Each year the Real Alcázar of Seville offers a <strong>wide concerts program</strong> that includes different music styles like: classic music, jazz, flamenco, world music, … and that has the main attraction of an incomparable environment. <h3>Museums</h3> The City of Seville offers a wide diversity of museums in which you could discover from beautiful pieces of art to the history past and culture of Seville, in addition you will avoid the outside hot. If you want to have more information about some the most important museums in Seville you can visit our blog article ‘<a href="https://sevillagreensuites.com/en/5-museums-in-seville-to-visit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">5 museum in Sevilla to visit’.</a> <h3>Summer cinema</h3> The nights in Seville are to enjoy fresh air and rest from the sun of the day. So, one perfect activity to do in the nights of Seville is to watch a movie in a summer cinema. There are some of them in different neighborhoods of Seville, but we recommend you the summer cinema organized by the<strong> CICUS, ‘Centro de Iniciativas Culturales de la Universidad de Sevilla</strong>’. Its <a href="https://cicus.us.es/presentacion-%C2%B7-21-grados-2018/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">programme of activities ’21 grados’</a> offers cinema, music, theatre, literature and plastic arts, and the use to show major works of cinema in original version. <h3>Isla mágica y agua mágica</h3> The theme park <a href="https://www.islamagica.es/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">‘Isla Mágica’</a> and its water version <a href="https://www.islamagica.es/en/agua-magica/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">‘Agua Mágica’</a> are two good options to <strong>have fun and cool</strong> you down at the same time. In ‘Agua Mágica’ you could enjoy with multiple water attractions, and although ‘Isla Mágica’ is a theme park it also has attractions and fountains in which you can wet and relief heat. <h3>Visit monuments of the city</h3> Even if you think it’s an obvious possibility, the fact is that summer is one of the best moments to visit monuments in Sevilla because a simple reason: ‘you will save time visiting in summer because there are fewer people, so, there are less queues.’ In addition, many monuments as <strong>Sevilla Cathedral, Archivo de Indias, Real Alcázar or House Palaces of Sevilla</strong> count with wide shady areas where you can avoid the sun and heat for a while. <h3>‘La Velá de Santa Ana’</h3> <strong>Triana</strong> is the most emblematic neigbourhoods in Sevilla and every year, at the end of July, it takes place in Triana ‘La Velá de Santa Ana’. This party is held specifically in his most beautiful street called Betis, which is close to the Guadalquivir river. In this famous ‘verbena’ of Sevilla you will enjoy the authentic Sevillan atmosphere of Triana as well as <strong>good food and flamenco</strong>. We hope you will consider useful this advices to visit Sevilla. In Sevilla Green Suites, there is always somebody from staff hotel to give you some suggestions and recommendations to enjoy your visit to Sevilla. Don’t hesitate to ask us.
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7 basic tips to start in golf
Golf is a sport that requires concentration, precision and coordination. Beginning in this sport may at first be slightly intimidating, but everyone can learn. If you are determined to begin this exciting sport, here are some basic tips. <h2>1.Take classes</h2> Learning to play golf alone or with friends is complicated. To get started in this sport, it is better to take some practical classes with a professional who will know how to teach you good gestures and correct postures. Friends and family can help you with their recommendations but a golf lesson with a trained professional is the best way to learn the basics of golf. At the <a href="http://sevillagolf.com/en/home-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Club de Golf de Sevilla</a> you can take classes with golf professionals and have a practice area. <h2>2.Rent the equipment or buy the basics</h2> For your first day of golf our recommendation is that you rent the necessary equipment. Many golf courses, such as the <a href="http://sevillagolf.com/en/price-for-no-members/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Club de Golf de Sevilla</a>, rent bags of clubs, practice balls, and other materials to enjoy a day of golf. And if you are ready for your first day in the field and want to get your own equipment, we recommend you not to buy the whole set of clubs but only the basic ones to start with. <h2>3.Be patient</h2> When you start, it's difficult to jump directly to an 18-hole course. You have to have a practice time before you can do a 'real journey'. An intermediate option is to play a game of Pitch and Putt, which is a type of golf that is played in a field of small dimensions. <h2>4.Warm Up</h2> Even if golf is not a violent sport, during your practice all joints of the body are moved, so it is necessary to warm up before starting to play. <h2>5.Keep your feet on the ground</h2> Surely you have seen many times on TV the magnificent turns of feet of golfers when they make a swing. However, when you start to learn this sport, it is best to keep your feet firmly planted on the ground when you hit the ball, this will allow you to keep track of the ball. <h2>6.No without my glove</h2> Before starting to play or practice, the ideal is to remove the rings (which can hurt us) and watches (which can fly) and put on a glove. When you start to play often hold the sticks too strongly and this can cause blisters that can be avoided if we use gloves. <h2>7.Be strong facing frustration</h2> Attention to beginners, the beginnings are hard. When you start playing, do not expect to send the ball to 100 meters and getting the ball to where you want: it is a matter of practice, technique and perseverance. Generally in golf there are more bad days, but good ones are wonderful. We hope that these tips are useful when you start golf. And if you finally decide to start practicing it, remember that in <a href="https://sevillagreensuites.com/en/rent-apartment-seville/">Sevilla Green Suites</a> you will find the ideal place to stay, since it is located a few meters from the Real Club de Golf de Sevilla.
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