I went to Seville on July 2023. The level of love I have for this city, I cannot explain. It was hot but I did not feel the heat as much. There were moments that I felt like crying of happiness there! Hoping to be able to move there in the near future! ❤ My favorite city in the world!
I was many times in Sevilla. I can tell you guys that this town is a special in every thing. Every city has a good and a bad side but Sevilla is for me the best
@AmeliaAndJP I wanted to share with you about my experience when touching fruit and vegetables at a stand in Nerja, Spain. Same thing happened, so I asked two of my local friends. They both said that it is considered poor manners to handle the produce at a private market. You see, they work on the premise of trust and personal recommendation when buying their fresh produce and fish. This is why you will see a bunch of different vendors selling the same thing in a market, and the patrons always go to the same vendor they’ve been going to for years. Even though there are many others. They trust the one vendor to tell them the truth. Another interesting element of the Spanish culture is that it is actually very structured. They have a lot of rules, even for little things, and they follow them judiciously - especially the older ones. It’s even more so in northern Spain! So your experience about where you were seating is a result of one of those rules. So it isn’t that they weren’t friendly, it was just you were violating one of their rules. And they really frown on violating rules. That is why it is a safe place and kids can be out at late at night and so on.
And I don’t think that happens only in Spain. I had a similar experience in a street market in London. Apparently the convention is that you have to ask the grocer for whatever you are looking for. You can’t just take it yourself.
If you are tourist, how are you supposed to know those rules? I know these vendors realize you don't so they should be a little gentler with their "notification".
It's the same in Boston Massachusetts USA. At the Haymarket, which has vendors with push carts, the vendors pick which pieces you get. This is because if the customer chooses, at the end of the day, only the bruised or ugly pieces will be left
Seville is absolutely beautiful, as you've mentioned. I've been there once (currently live in Madrid) and had a wonderful time. Corte Ingles isn't a mall, but a department store with multiple levels. They are all over Spain, as are the small Chinese dollar store type stores (called tiendas Chinas). Another great thing about Sevilla is that there's a Costco there.
I brought my Costco card just to get in there and take a peek. Silly itinerary item but sometimes we just have to have some. In 6 weeks living in Sevilla I never had the time to get there. Too many other things to do. Me encanta Sevilla
I spent last summer in Spain and love that country! So many historic places and beautiful architecture. You didn't mention in the Seville cathedral is the resting place and a large memorial to Christopher Columbus.
I am from the part of Spain named The Natural Paradise (Asturias), Asturians and Andalusians always compete to be voted the most friendly and nicer people of Spain but for me the most beautiful city in Spain is Sevilla, although nowadays Madrid and Valencia are becoming incredibly beautiful with a great balance between the old and the new.
You guys had me almost convinced to move to Ecuador but last few years I’ve been going to Spain and decided to move there. We purchased property near Altea north of Alicante. Super nice.
We just returned from Seville. Amazing city, very safe and the food unbelievable. We loved the Alcazar, the Setas, Plaza de Espana, the architecture, etc. all was so good. We stayed for 3 days and was not enough so we definitely will be back in Seville
We love all of Andalusia but especially the White Hill towns-Jerez de la Frontera being our favorite. We spent a few weeks in Cadiz which was heavenly. It’s on the water and only a half hour boat ride to Morocco where we spent a fabulous month. I hope you can take the time to explore that area. It is utterly delightful.
We were there the week after Easter weekend talk about people ! But what a great city ,don’t forget Spain gets 90 million tourists per year unlike central and South America ! We used the buses between cities,maybe slower but one third the price,the views of the countryside was spectacular,seats were reserved not the high speed train blur!
Omg this is so crazy I’ve been following you guys religiously and after watching your Portugal videos I’ve been thinking about my trip to Seville almost 20 years ago and now I see your video on it! Can’t wait to watch
Spent six weeks in Sevilla last summer. Your observations are spot on. We did enjoy getting our Costco fix there though. While we were there it was Phoenix AZ hot. Well into the 100's.
I used to live in Sevilla, there’s a story to the cobblestone streets of the city center. Back in early 90’s all streets were paved with asphalt. The City then decided to tear all of it to uncover the old cobblestones just for the quaint looks. During the 60’s they had gone through the opposite fad and tore down historical buildings to replace them with bland, modern buildings. Fortunately they eventually changed their mind in the 90’s and went the opposite route of restoring and preserving the historic architecture. Some decried the “disneyfication” of the city, and the growing tourism. Sevilla is indeed the most romantic city in Spain, so beautiful and diverse, the mix of architecture and trees and parks and centuries old taverns. The biggest drawback indeed is how many tourists it attracts. I was there right after they lifted Covid restrictions for EU countries, it was so much more enjoyable to walk around.
I'm staying near Malaga this month. It's OK...what I like the most is that it's well connected to visit other towns in Andalucia and the Costa del Sol. I really liked Granada, so I hope that's a place you chose to visit. I prefer the cooler weather in the mountains (although I know it still gets hot in summer, but not quite as bad as Seville). My very favorite city of all is Valencia, but it's become more crowded and expensive unfortunately.
We were in Sevilla in mid June 2022 and we really enjoyed it there but it was HOT with temperatures around 40C (104F). We were also quite taken by the strong Moorish architecture and influence you see throughout Spain to this day.
I discovered Flamenco dance shows in Seville. We went to a tiny place called Tablao Flamenco Los Gallos. Twenty years later I still seek out and attend Flamenco performances, even here in Bangkok this year. Something you may have to get used to in Spain is that they take their afternoon siestas seriously. Everything closed down from about 12-4 and then opened up until late at night. Dinner or some late night meals start very late at night. I'm not a late night person so I'm not sure how well I would adapt to that living time schedule. Otherwise the city is vibrant and beautiful and the food is outstanding. I haven't been there in 20 years so I'm sure it has changed and is more expensive.
You are there at the right time of year, Seville gets really hot in the summer. Safety seems like a important thing to you, I hope you find a place where you feel comfortable. Spain has an amazing culture. During the summer Northern Spain is better less hot and not so touristy. You need to get to England for the good Indian food.
You are right during summer time most pople go to the north of Spain ( Galicia, Asturias,Cantabria and Basque country) specially during july and August , now due to climate change is very hot in the central and south of Spain ,and yes in autuum , winter and spring is a good time to stay in the south , good comment.
My wife and I were in Sevilla first week of October this year, thinking things would have cooled down by then. The temps every day were 39C/100F and it seemed to be more humid than equally hot Granada. I also saw a video recently referring to Andalusia as the Iberian Oven. I can believe it!
We made the mistake of visiting in July! The heat was so unbearable that we ended up spending as long as we could in the outdoor restaurants to take advantage of the overhead misters.🤣
Thanks for posting this, Amelia and JP! I backpacked through Spain in 2001 and Seville was definitely my favorite city; I ended up coming back to it just to spend more time there
We moved to Spain 4 years ago. We live along the Costa del Sol in the Province of Malaga. We love it, love Spain. Best decision we made. There are many incredible places one can live in Spain. Enjoy your time here. Hope you visit Malaga city and its amazing coast.
How perfect that you are speaking about Seville . Today we booked a month in Seville from mid December . we are in Gaia and love the area 10 mins from Porto. beginning of 6 month Europe slow travelling . Lived in Mexico for 2 yrs ….so following you , enjoying our insights
I have not visited Sevilla yet. But I am from Cuenca-Ecuador, living in Berlin and considered living in Spain a few times. Once visited Barcelona, because it is big like Berlin and well 2 months forward we decided against it. It is just not so friendly and too touristy, simply not a fit for us. Then we visited Valencia and it reminded me of Cuenca a bit, because you get to places so quickly, you can walk around everywhere, it is calmed, it is not as popular, so while there are tourist, it is not tourist overcrowded... and the people are just SO NICE. After Barcelona we thought people in Spain were not as friendly as in Ecuador... but Valencia... is something else. Look it up and visit it! Lots of people fall in love with the city! It has beach and loooots of green and very modern architecture here and there, while old one too... I dream of spending my winters there. 😍 Also about the tipping... in Europe there is no tipping on the bill but everyone just says before you pay how much you want to tip and they add this on the total, cash or on the card. It is about 5% to 20% :) depending on the service, and everywhere usually, from coffee places to restaurants hehe Spain is the same 😁
We tried to go to the oldest bar in Seville which was close to our hotel and every time we went it was something-closed for a private party, etc. All we wanted to do was have a drink at the oldest bar. I love Spain. Mass transit there is so great. I’d like to check out Salamanca and Zaragoza as places to live.
Interesting to hear that Seville is so bike friendly- that is a big plus for me. El Corte Ingles is a department store chain in Spain. They are great- more like how the really comprehensive department stores used to be in the states.
Thank you two, for your kind and informative information. I haven’t commented lately, as work is keeping me busy. Watching your channel is such a pleasure. Thank you! 🎉❤
Love your videos, they contain exactly the kind of information I need as I slow-travel through Europe. The TP-flushing issue is a deal breaker for me, as is the heat.
Haven't been to Seville yet but two other trips to Spain were incredible, Valencia and Alicante were my favourite. I can definitely see us living there and are hoping to visit again next year combined with some time in southern France. The high speed rail is so good :).
Mediterranean culture generally is up later. One of the reasons is to take advantage of the cooler temperatures of the evening. Even during Roman times the activities went way later into the night that is currently the case for N. Europe and US/Canada.
Agreed! wife and I are starting to look for places and recently went to Portugal and Spain. We are choosing Spain as of now however we have a few more trips left before making a final decision. As of now we are going with the non-lucrative visa option
I had to drive a normal sized rental car on narrow streets and roads in Britain and France. I saw so many missing wing mirrors! I'm really enoying your Continental travel - it's my favorite place and you are such fun. (Don't touch the produce in France either.)...Like, like my friends. Suzu
I hope you went to the roof of that El Corte Inglés. It’s a terrace restaurant with phenomenal views of the city. I lived in Sevilla for 6 weeks about 5 min walk north of that location. Even the Aldi across the street from it was amazing. Highly recommend it.
El Corte Ingles is a major chain, stores tend to be huge and they sell appliances, kitchen cabinets, China and luxury brands, in Malaga they have a rooftop cafe with sweeping vistas of the city. As always enjoyed your tour of Sevilla, beautiful town.
Nice video. El Corte Ingles is a Spanish department store chain that also includes a grocery store in the basement. They are all around Spain and have branches in Lisbon & Porto as well.
Thanks for sharing your personal experience at the avocado market with the rude merchant. You gave me a good laugh sharing a personal human experience that of all us including myself (living in Budapest) experience as a traveler or expats! Love your videos. I am a US citizen planning to relocate to Spain or Central/South America.
The friendliness depends a great deal on understanding the culture. People were very kind to me. A little cold but tourism has kind of ruined their neighborhoods.
Foreigners expect spanish people to talk to them immediately and integrate them as soon as they see them. That happens when you have a huge stereotype. We tend to treat them as we treat here each other. It's nothing special being a foreigner here, so common. So, in order to integrate, they are the ones that need to be noticed for their interest to integrate.
you guys are so much fun....and I love all of your observations as you roam around. I have no intentions of moving outside of the U.S., but I am looking forward to my 10 day visit of Spain in March of next year... I am most looking forward to Barcelona and the Andalucia area.... Would be nice to just run into the two of you while traveling....😊
So cool you guys got to Granada y Sevilla! We were there first week in October and it was 39C/100F every day! We also got to Granada and Cordoba which were just as hot but Granada seemed less humid. Both very much worth it for the Alhambra and the Mosque Cathedral respectively. We also got to Madrid Toledo and Barcelona. A book I read said Barcelona feels the least like Spain and it is much more of a European feeling city with fewer pedestrian streets but cooler weather being Oceanside. Another added surprise there is that Catalan is the primary language with Spanish second and Catalan is a mix of Spanish and French but with logical (to English and Spanish speakers) spelling.
Sevilla and Quito are my 2 favorite cities in the world! I was born in Quito and Sevilla somehow seems like Quito's big sister. My favorite neighborhood is barrio Santa Cruz (part of the old Jewish quarter).
I was in Sevilla that same week. I didn't notice any footage from inside the royal alcazar. f you didn't go inside you missed the most gorgeous part of the city.
Hi 👋 Amelia & JP , Seville is an awesome city but I think 💭 Cadiz is better for living plus it has beautiful beaches !! Check it out guys !! It’s the oldest city in Western Europe and was founded 3000 years ago by the Phoenicians 😎…see you there 🤙🏄♂️
We owned an apartment that we rented as a vacation home for a few years in Marbella which is a nice small coastal city. When we visited Seville, we loved it and especially the downtown area. Our observations and likes and dislikes were similar to yours. I think I could live there becuase after working in the Middle East and living in Phoenix, the heat in Seville summer is tolerable to me.
@@carlotasaavedra7953 Pero para los que estamos pensando en mudarnos a España, el factor "salir de la ciudad en verano" sería prohibitivamente caro. Supongo que los sevillanos tienen familia o amigos en zonas más frescas a los que pueden visitar. Pero para nosotros los extranjeros quedarnos en un hotel o Airbnb en la sierra o en el norte más que poco tiempo costaría una fortuna.
@@teynaranjas788 hay alquileres bastante buenos en la costa para pasar el tiempo que quieras. Irse de vacaciones no es prohibitivamente caro, hay vacaciones para todos los presupuestos. Aquí la gente tiene segunda residencia en la playa, hacen diferentes viajes y/o casa de amigos o familiares en la playa
@@carlotasaavedra7953 Interesante. Espero que tengas razón porque mi sueño ha sido mudarme a Sevilla o Córdoba (aún más caliente!) Pero todo lo que he leído sobre la costa me ha parecido bastante caro y sobresaturado de turistas. Si me mudo a Sevilla, te preguntaré dónde puedo encontrar lugares más baratos para veranear en la costa 😀
@@teynaranjas788 porque te iba a mentir? cosas caras hay en todos lados. si tienes un presupuesto más ajustado, vete a opciones en la costa mas adecuadas, y ya esta. hay lugares con mas turistas y otros con menos. es que generalizas demasiado, mejor busca tu lugares para veranear que tee gusten, no me gusta decir donde veraneo porque si no se va a llenar de gente jajajajajajajja
Spain's most beautiful city by a country mile. Truly the heart and soul of Spain. Medina and Seville are the only cities which hold a very special place in my heart ❤
I visited Seville and Granada in late September and loved them both! I enjoyed Seville for the reasons you gave. I hope that you're able to make it to Málaga, which I hear is warm but less hot than Seville in summer.
Hola amigos! I am sad to see that you’re looking to leave Ecuador, my home country btw, but totally understandable. My wife and I at one point thought of moving back, but things are just not the same 🙁. Now on your trip to Europe, we loved Portugal, we believe is beautiful , safe, and affordable. Spain is on our options list, as well as Italy. Looking forward to your next video. Buena suerte buscando su próximo país. Un abrazo!
Greetings Amelia & JP I stopped this vid at 2:35 to congratulate you both on how beautiful and handsome you look! I now live in Bermuda, and was told how much I would love Spain! Thank you both so much for sharing ! ❤
We loved our visit to Seville a few years ago. Oud only complaint was that the AIrBnB was smaller than expected and had an odd smell. We had amazing food and wine in Seville.
I loved your video and love all of them..i would only comment that Andalusians are known to be very friendly and was surprised your comments on friendliness. I found Sevilla to be extremely friendly.... but agree on everything else. I would suggest you go to Malaga to compare.
4:23 In reality, Moorish rule in Seville lasted around 500 years, from the 8th century to the 13th century. The 800 years that are always mentioned relate to the entire time in which there were Moorish kingdoms in the Peninsula, but not the entire Peninsula was under Moorish rule all that time, far from it. The last kingdom to fall was that of Granada, in 1492, we can only talk about 800 years there.
The major tourist attractions in the region were built by arabs not spaniards. Without their fabulous architecture you have a few churches. Who cares how long it was...800 years is 800 years. Get over it! Your comment reaks of racism
We love Spain and wanted to move there until we spoke to 3!different tax professionals in Spain and discovered that income taxes and annual wealth taxes are exorbitant. Yes you are credited what you pay in the U.S. but normal income tax rates (we are retired) are 30+% for international income (eg dividends, pensions, etc) plus in most parts of Spain - there is an annual wealth tax of around 2% on your net assets (even if all assets are in U.S.). We calculated we’d be paying $1000 per month just in extra Spanish income taxes……
We stayed in Nervion which was a real neighborhood WITHOUT tourists! It's the only place to live with tons of shopping and close to the metro. Very affordable and super friendly. City center is 10 minutes by Metro. Probably the best place to live in Sevilla,
As I recall hearing in the last few months, the tax implications for retirees and digital nomads are not that good. It's be nice to hear from you about what you think of living there on a permanent basis.
Beautiful videos of many of my favorite places in that wonderful city. Thank you for including some history highlights along with other observations. I would caution you against comparing one city and country to others you have visited. Each city should be judged on its own merits, not held up against those of other cities in other countries. Going into a new area and expecting it to be like somewhere else you've been is what I find most offensive in many tourists I've run into. Please try to keep the comparisons to a minimum.
Great video, I have been living in Sevilla for the past year and you pretty much nailed it. It's very safe , amazing architecture, great food, takes locals a little bit to warm up to foreigners and it's very hot in the summer. In fact, I'm probably moving to Malaga before next summer where it might be 93 degrees and Sevilla will be 107 or hotter. But Sevilla is overall an amazing city.
I have been to Cuenca and Seville, hands down I prefer Seville. Both cities have beautiful architecture but there is so much more in Seville. There are no beautiful parks in Cuenca. I speak Spanish which surprised many of the people (I am a blonde, green eyes)I chatted with, I found them to be super friendly. I definitely could spend my fall/winter in Seville.
Lamento el episodio que tuvisteis en aquella frutería, generalmente los españoles somos gente agradable, pero tenemos un carácter fuerte y un trato muy directo en comparación con la dulzura de América Latina.
I lived in Spain for about 8 months but it was a long time ago. Before the word "overtourism" existed. El Corte Inglés is an upscale department store chain in Spain. In several parts of Latin America I've seen El Corte Inglés products available in supermarkets. I've been in stores in Spain in which the owner greets you by saying "'¿Que quieres?" (What do you want?) an almost shocking degree of informality. I've never heard a store owner in Mexico talk to a customer like that. I visited Seville in October and thought it was very hot. I can't imagine what it's like in July and August.
I was there April through mid-May this year. It was brutally hot already in May. Nearing 100° especially during the latter part of my time there. How do they do it?!?!
Sevilla, Granada, in general, Southern Spain, wonderful musik, gorgeous architecture, polite people, and wonderful food. Unfortunately, you have to pay a higher price compared to South America.
Was that pre-pandemic? We fly from Quito to PDX this week, and I am really afraid of US prices in the PNW these days. When we went back to the US in August, it cost us nearly $9000 to visit for a month. F that.
I as wondering if you guys had ever made it to Spain when you were in Europe. I’m glad to hear that you did. I think Spain would be the country for me if I were going to move overseas. Such a move is out of the question though for me now.
I was born in Quito but i live in Madrid since 2001, sadly Ecuador cant be compared to Spain in quality of life, infraestructure and services. Even now that Spain has been dregrading year by year. Sevilla is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, it has a lot of culture and its very different to the rest of Spain, its a great place to live, but the summers are realy really really hot there. Other places like Granada, Malaga and some parts of Alicante are awesome too. I live in Madrid, its very different to the southern coast and more expensive, different way of life, but it has anything you'll ever need and its also beautiful. If the european regulations and all that politic sht keep stepping into the freedom of the people here in Europe, i may go back to Quito... now that the Metro is working and that i have a place to live there, i'd rather have less stuff than freedom.
I went to Seville on July 2023. The level of love I have for this city, I cannot explain. It was hot but I did not feel the heat as much. There were moments that I felt like crying of happiness there! Hoping to be able to move there in the near future! ❤ My favorite city in the world!
Im here now on holidays I feel your words. I used to live in Sicily but lost my job in covid , this place is even better.
Not going to Seville in summer is a must-know
I was many times in Sevilla. I can tell you guys that this town is a special in every thing. Every city has a good and a bad side but Sevilla is for me the best
Absolutely share the same sentiment!
it looks great to explore.
@AmeliaAndJP I wanted to share with you about my experience when touching fruit and vegetables at a stand in Nerja, Spain. Same thing happened, so I asked two of my local friends. They both said that it is considered poor manners to handle the produce at a private market. You see, they work on the premise of trust and personal recommendation when buying their fresh produce and fish. This is why you will see a bunch of different vendors selling the same thing in a market, and the patrons always go to the same vendor they’ve been going to for years. Even though there are many others. They trust the one vendor to tell them the truth.
Another interesting element of the Spanish culture is that it is actually very structured. They have a lot of rules, even for little things, and they follow them judiciously - especially the older ones. It’s even more so in northern Spain! So your experience about where you were seating is a result of one of those rules.
So it isn’t that they weren’t friendly, it was just you were violating one of their rules. And they really frown on violating rules. That is why it is a safe place and kids can be out at late at night and so on.
And I don’t think that happens only in Spain. I had a similar experience in a street market in London. Apparently the convention is that you have to ask the grocer for whatever you are looking for. You can’t just take it yourself.
If you are tourist, how are you supposed to know those rules? I know these vendors realize you don't so they should be a little gentler with their "notification".
It's the same in Boston Massachusetts USA. At the Haymarket, which has vendors with push carts, the vendors pick which pieces you get. This is because if the customer chooses, at the end of the day, only the bruised or ugly pieces will be left
I was reprimanded strongly for touching the produce in New York City. In Chicago it's ok to select your own produce.
I love Spain. Wonderful country and Sevilla has a special charm
Seville is absolutely beautiful, as you've mentioned. I've been there once (currently live in Madrid) and had a wonderful time. Corte Ingles isn't a mall, but a department store with multiple levels. They are all over Spain, as are the small Chinese dollar store type stores (called tiendas Chinas). Another great thing about Sevilla is that there's a Costco there.
I brought my Costco card just to get in there and take a peek. Silly itinerary item but sometimes we just have to have some. In 6 weeks living in Sevilla I never had the time to get there. Too many other things to do. Me encanta Sevilla
Spain would be the ideal place for me to live. Friendly people. Good food. Good music. Never had a bad day in Spain.
I spent last summer in Spain and love that country! So many historic places and beautiful architecture. You didn't mention in the Seville cathedral is the resting place and a large memorial to Christopher Columbus.
I am from the part of Spain named The Natural Paradise (Asturias), Asturians and Andalusians always compete to be voted the most friendly and nicer people of Spain but for me the most beautiful city in Spain is Sevilla, although nowadays Madrid and Valencia are becoming incredibly beautiful with a great balance between the old and the new.
Valencia, have you seen what happened there? Look in the news.
You guys had me almost convinced to move to Ecuador but last few years I’ve been going to Spain and decided to move there. We purchased property near Altea north of Alicante. Super nice.
Congrats!
Altea is beautiful, good move!
Congratulations and WELL DONE I HOPE you guys are very happy there
We just returned from Seville. Amazing city, very safe and the food unbelievable. We loved the Alcazar, the Setas, Plaza de Espana, the architecture, etc. all was so good. We stayed for 3 days and was not enough so we definitely will be back in Seville
We love all of Andalusia but especially the White Hill towns-Jerez de la Frontera being our favorite. We spent a few weeks in Cadiz which was heavenly. It’s on the water and only a half hour boat ride to Morocco where we spent a fabulous month. I hope you can take the time to explore that area. It is utterly delightful.
We were there the week after Easter weekend talk about people ! But what a great city ,don’t forget Spain gets 90 million tourists per year unlike central and South America ! We used the buses between cities,maybe slower but one third the price,the views of the countryside was spectacular,seats were reserved not the high speed train blur!
Omg this is so crazy I’ve been following you guys religiously and after watching your Portugal videos I’ve been thinking about my trip to Seville almost 20 years ago and now I see your video on it! Can’t wait to watch
Spent six weeks in Sevilla last summer. Your observations are spot on. We did enjoy getting our Costco fix there though. While we were there it was Phoenix AZ hot. Well into the 100's.
I used to live in Sevilla, there’s a story to the cobblestone streets of the city center. Back in early 90’s all streets were paved with asphalt. The City then decided to tear all of it to uncover the old cobblestones just for the quaint looks. During the 60’s they had gone through the opposite fad and tore down historical buildings to replace them with bland, modern buildings. Fortunately they eventually changed their mind in the 90’s and went the opposite route of restoring and preserving the historic architecture. Some decried the “disneyfication” of the city, and the growing tourism. Sevilla is indeed the most romantic city in Spain, so beautiful and diverse, the mix of architecture and trees and parks and centuries old taverns. The biggest drawback indeed is how many tourists it attracts. I was there right after they lifted Covid restrictions for EU countries, it was so much more enjoyable to walk around.
I'm staying near Malaga this month. It's OK...what I like the most is that it's well connected to visit other towns in Andalucia and the Costa del Sol. I really liked Granada, so I hope that's a place you chose to visit. I prefer the cooler weather in the mountains (although I know it still gets hot in summer, but not quite as bad as Seville). My very favorite city of all is Valencia, but it's become more crowded and expensive unfortunately.
If you like history make sure you don’t miss the Alhambra in he city of Granada. Spain’s finest and most iconic citadel.
España es un país hermoso ❤️
We were in Sevilla in mid June 2022 and we really enjoyed it there but it was HOT with temperatures around 40C (104F). We were also quite taken by the strong Moorish architecture and influence you see throughout Spain to this day.
you need to check the forecast before coming back!!
I discovered Flamenco dance shows in Seville. We went to a tiny place called Tablao Flamenco Los Gallos. Twenty years later I still seek out and attend Flamenco performances, even here in Bangkok this year. Something you may have to get used to in Spain is that they take their afternoon siestas seriously. Everything closed down from about 12-4 and then opened up until late at night. Dinner or some late night meals start very late at night. I'm not a late night person so I'm not sure how well I would adapt to that living time schedule. Otherwise the city is vibrant and beautiful and the food is outstanding. I haven't been there in 20 years so I'm sure it has changed and is more expensive.
Yes, the 12 - 4 shutdown based on ancient customs to avoid the heat. Ancient and heat, two words that eludes the climate change cultists. 🤣
You are there at the right time of year, Seville gets really hot in the summer. Safety seems like a important thing to you, I hope you find a place where you feel comfortable. Spain has an amazing culture. During the summer Northern Spain is better less hot and not so touristy. You need to get to England for the good Indian food.
You are right during summer time most pople go to the north of Spain ( Galicia, Asturias,Cantabria and Basque country) specially during july and August , now due to climate change is very hot in the central and south of Spain ,and yes in autuum , winter and spring is a good time to stay in the south , good comment.
My wife and I were in Sevilla first week of October this year, thinking things would have cooled down by then. The temps every day were 39C/100F and it seemed to be more humid than equally hot Granada. I also saw a video recently referring to Andalusia as the Iberian Oven. I can believe it!
We made the mistake of visiting in July! The heat was so unbearable that we ended up spending as long as we could in the outdoor restaurants to take advantage of the overhead misters.🤣
India seems like where you need to go for good Indian food.
there are plenty of good indian restaurants in spain too
Thanks for posting this, Amelia and JP! I backpacked through Spain in 2001 and Seville was definitely my favorite city; I ended up coming back to it just to spend more time there
We moved to Spain 4 years ago. We live along the Costa del Sol in the Province of Malaga. We love it, love Spain. Best decision we made. There are many incredible places one can live in Spain. Enjoy your time here. Hope you visit Malaga city and its amazing coast.
How perfect that you are speaking about Seville . Today we booked a month in Seville from mid December . we are in Gaia and love the area 10 mins from Porto. beginning of 6 month Europe slow travelling . Lived in Mexico for 2 yrs ….so following you , enjoying our insights
Gaia is wonderful! Hopefully you’ll enjoy Seville as much as we did. Safe travels!
Awesome. Europe is popular for a reason. It’s just gorgeous.
Loving your tour of Spain.
Spain is wonderful. Love Seville.
I have not visited Sevilla yet. But I am from Cuenca-Ecuador, living in Berlin and considered living in Spain a few times. Once visited Barcelona, because it is big like Berlin and well 2 months forward we decided against it. It is just not so friendly and too touristy, simply not a fit for us. Then we visited Valencia and it reminded me of Cuenca a bit, because you get to places so quickly, you can walk around everywhere, it is calmed, it is not as popular, so while there are tourist, it is not tourist overcrowded... and the people are just SO NICE. After Barcelona we thought people in Spain were not as friendly as in Ecuador... but Valencia... is something else. Look it up and visit it! Lots of people fall in love with the city! It has beach and loooots of green and very modern architecture here and there, while old one too... I dream of spending my winters there. 😍
Also about the tipping... in Europe there is no tipping on the bill but everyone just says before you pay how much you want to tip and they add this on the total, cash or on the card. It is about 5% to 20% :) depending on the service, and everywhere usually, from coffee places to restaurants hehe Spain is the same 😁
I'm very curious about Valencia. I'm doing a explorative trip there and the Algarves next year.
Por cierto, la siguiente irás a la Cuenca de España, ¿no?
@@ignacioheredia9599 algún día iría x curiosidad jajaja, pero por el momento prefiero volver a Valencia d visita :)
Amelia and JP you look amazing!!! Thank you for your videos!
We tried to go to the oldest bar in Seville which was close to our hotel and every time we went it was something-closed for a private party, etc. All we wanted to do was have a drink at the oldest bar.
I love Spain. Mass transit there is so great. I’d like to check out Salamanca and Zaragoza as places to live.
Interesting to hear that Seville is so bike friendly- that is a big plus for me.
El Corte Ingles is a department store chain in Spain. They are great- more like how the really comprehensive department stores used to be in the states.
Thank you two, for your kind and informative information. I haven’t commented lately, as work is keeping me busy. Watching your channel is such a pleasure. Thank you! 🎉❤
I was there in late September/early October and weather was great. Malaga and Cordoba were nice too. Still crowded during that time.
Love your videos, they contain exactly the kind of information I need as I slow-travel through Europe. The TP-flushing issue is a deal breaker for me, as is the heat.
I love Sevilla! Gracias! Great video.
We were just there! What a wonderful city.
Haven't been to Seville yet but two other trips to Spain were incredible, Valencia and Alicante were my favourite. I can definitely see us living there and are hoping to visit again next year combined with some time in southern France. The high speed rail is so good :).
Mediterranean culture generally is up later. One of the reasons is to take advantage of the cooler temperatures of the evening. Even during Roman times the activities went way later into the night that is currently the case for N. Europe and US/Canada.
you're just talking about summer
You need to leave Sevilla for the beach in August. Extreme summer heat. But Cadiz is an excellent option for summer anyway.
You both look very sharp in this video ! JP has on a great shirt 👍
Agreed! wife and I are starting to look for places and recently went to Portugal and Spain. We are choosing Spain as of now however we have a few more trips left before making a final decision. As of now we are going with the non-lucrative visa option
Thrilled you folks are out traveling the world! :)
I had to drive a normal sized rental car on narrow streets and roads in Britain and France. I saw so many missing wing mirrors! I'm really enoying your Continental travel - it's my favorite place and you are such fun. (Don't touch the produce in France either.)...Like, like my friends. Suzu
Thanks for the produce tip!
Or in England
I hope you went to the roof of that El Corte Inglés. It’s a terrace restaurant with phenomenal views of the city. I lived in Sevilla for 6 weeks about 5 min walk north of that location. Even the Aldi across the street from it was amazing. Highly recommend it.
We love Sevilla, too. We experienced 47c temperature there.
You might find the summer quite hot , temperatures often go over 40deg for several weeks and even early October it was 35deg every day.
El Corte Ingles is a major chain, stores tend to be huge and they sell appliances, kitchen cabinets, China and luxury brands, in Malaga they have a rooftop cafe with sweeping vistas of the city. As always enjoyed your tour of Sevilla, beautiful town.
Gorgeous City! Thanks!
I visited Seville in January and loved it. This is a great time to visit; Seville becomes the hottest city in Europe in the summer.
it's not the hottest
Nice video. El Corte Ingles is a Spanish department store chain that also includes a grocery store in the basement. They are all around Spain and have branches in Lisbon & Porto as well.
Thanks for the info!
Thanks for sharing your personal experience at the avocado market with the rude merchant. You gave me a good laugh sharing a personal human experience that of all us including myself (living in Budapest) experience as a traveler or expats! Love your videos. I am a US citizen planning to relocate to Spain or Central/South America.
The friendliness depends a great deal on understanding the culture. People were very kind to me. A little cold but tourism has kind of ruined their neighborhoods.
Foreigners expect spanish people to talk to them immediately and integrate them as soon as they see them. That happens when you have a huge stereotype. We tend to treat them as we treat here each other. It's nothing special being a foreigner here, so common. So, in order to integrate, they are the ones that need to be noticed for their interest to integrate.
you guys are so much fun....and I love all of your observations as you roam around. I have no intentions of moving outside of the U.S., but I am looking forward to my 10 day visit of Spain in March of next year... I am most looking forward to Barcelona and the Andalucia area.... Would be nice to just run into the two of you while traveling....😊
So cool you guys got to Granada y Sevilla! We were there first week in October and it was 39C/100F every day! We also got to Granada and Cordoba which were just as hot but Granada seemed less humid. Both very much worth it for the Alhambra and the Mosque Cathedral respectively. We also got to Madrid Toledo and Barcelona. A book I read said Barcelona feels the least like Spain and it is much more of a European feeling city with fewer pedestrian streets but cooler weather being Oceanside. Another added surprise there is that Catalan is the primary language with Spanish second and Catalan is a mix of Spanish and French but with logical (to English and Spanish speakers) spelling.
Love your videos, its like you guys are doing all the retirement scouting for us , well at least for people that are ready to retire
Sevilla and Quito are my 2 favorite cities in the world! I was born in Quito and Sevilla somehow seems like Quito's big sister. My favorite neighborhood is barrio Santa Cruz (part of the old Jewish quarter).
I was in Sevilla that same week. I didn't notice any footage from inside the royal alcazar. f you didn't go inside you missed the most gorgeous part of the city.
Hi 👋 Amelia & JP , Seville is an awesome city but I think 💭 Cadiz is better for living plus it has beautiful beaches !! Check it out guys !! It’s the oldest city in Western Europe and was founded 3000 years ago by the Phoenicians 😎…see you there 🤙🏄♂️
both cities are amazing for living
but seville is bigger and has more things, as a capital city
We owned an apartment that we rented as a vacation home for a few years in Marbella which is a nice small coastal city. When we visited Seville, we loved it and especially the downtown area. Our observations and likes and dislikes were similar to yours. I think I could live there becuase after working in the Middle East and living in Phoenix, the heat in Seville summer is tolerable to me.
You don't need to get along with the heat in summer, we don't do it. Everyone goes outside seville in summer
@@carlotasaavedra7953 Pero para los que estamos pensando en mudarnos a España, el factor "salir de la ciudad en verano" sería prohibitivamente caro. Supongo que los sevillanos tienen familia o amigos en zonas más frescas a los que pueden visitar. Pero para nosotros los extranjeros quedarnos en un hotel o Airbnb en la sierra o en el norte más que poco tiempo costaría una fortuna.
@@teynaranjas788 hay alquileres bastante buenos en la costa para pasar el tiempo que quieras. Irse de vacaciones no es prohibitivamente caro, hay vacaciones para todos los presupuestos. Aquí la gente tiene segunda residencia en la playa, hacen diferentes viajes y/o casa de amigos o familiares en la playa
@@carlotasaavedra7953 Interesante. Espero que tengas razón porque mi sueño ha sido mudarme a Sevilla o Córdoba (aún más caliente!) Pero todo lo que he leído sobre la costa me ha parecido bastante caro y sobresaturado de turistas. Si me mudo a Sevilla, te preguntaré dónde puedo encontrar lugares más baratos para veranear en la costa 😀
@@teynaranjas788 porque te iba a mentir? cosas caras hay en todos lados. si tienes un presupuesto más ajustado, vete a opciones en la costa mas adecuadas, y ya esta. hay lugares con mas turistas y otros con menos. es que generalizas demasiado, mejor busca tu lugares para veranear que tee gusten, no me gusta decir donde veraneo porque si no se va a llenar de gente jajajajajajajja
You guys are the best! such valuable info you offer for prospective travelers of those countries you visit, hope you keep at it for a long time!
Thank you!
Spain's most beautiful city by a country mile. Truly the heart and soul of Spain.
Medina and Seville are the only cities which hold a very special place in my heart ❤
I visited Seville and Granada in late September and loved them both! I enjoyed Seville for the reasons you gave. I hope that you're able to make it to Málaga, which I hear is warm but less hot than Seville in summer.
Hola amigos! I am sad to see that you’re looking to leave Ecuador, my home country btw, but totally understandable. My wife and I at one point thought of moving back, but things are just not the same 🙁.
Now on your trip to Europe, we loved Portugal, we believe is beautiful , safe, and affordable. Spain is on our options list, as well as Italy. Looking forward to your next video. Buena suerte buscando su próximo país. Un abrazo!
Many people are going to italy to.
En España te sentirás como en casa, hay muchísimos ecuatorianos
Greetings Amelia & JP I stopped this vid at 2:35 to congratulate you both on how beautiful and handsome you look! I now live in Bermuda, and was told how much I would love Spain! Thank you both so much for sharing ! ❤
Thank you so much!!
We loved our visit to Seville a few years ago. Oud only complaint was that the AIrBnB was smaller than expected and had an odd smell. We had amazing food and wine in Seville.
I loved your video and love all of them..i would only comment that Andalusians are known to be very friendly and was surprised your comments on friendliness. I found Sevilla to be extremely friendly.... but agree on everything else. I would suggest you go to Malaga to compare.
4:23 In reality, Moorish rule in Seville lasted around 500 years, from the 8th century to the 13th century. The 800 years that are always mentioned relate to the entire time in which there were Moorish kingdoms in the Peninsula, but not the entire Peninsula was under Moorish rule all that time, far from it. The last kingdom to fall was that of Granada, in 1492, we can only talk about 800 years there.
Otra vez .? ...los árabes del siglo 8 eran los EEUU de su tiempooooo. .. no los de ahora . No te justifiques .joe
The major tourist attractions in the region were built by arabs not spaniards. Without their fabulous architecture you have a few churches. Who cares how long it was...800 years is 800 years. Get over it! Your comment reaks of racism
Congrats on the big spread in the Daily Mail. Very nice .
We love Spain and wanted to move there until we spoke to 3!different tax professionals in Spain and discovered that income taxes and annual wealth taxes are exorbitant. Yes you are credited what you pay in the U.S. but normal income tax rates (we are retired) are 30+% for international income (eg dividends, pensions, etc) plus in most parts of Spain - there is an annual wealth tax of around 2% on your net assets (even if all assets are in U.S.). We calculated we’d be paying $1000 per month just in extra Spanish income taxes……
Ha! I knew Spain was on your list to hit! Hope you manage to do Italy as well on your Europe swing.
We stayed in Nervion which was a real neighborhood WITHOUT tourists! It's the only place to live with tons of shopping and close to the metro. Very affordable and super friendly. City center is 10 minutes by Metro. Probably the best place to live in Sevilla,
Nervión is a residential neighborhood, and it's not the only place with many shopping options and close to transport
As I recall hearing in the last few months, the tax implications for retirees and digital nomads are not that good. It's be nice to hear from you about what you think of living there on a permanent basis.
I can't wait to take a trip! Thank y'all for the insight. Lookin' fresh JP 🔥
Beautiful videos of many of my favorite places in that wonderful city. Thank you for including some history highlights along with other observations. I would caution you against comparing one city and country to others you have visited. Each city should be judged on its own merits, not held up against those of other cities in other countries. Going into a new area and expecting it to be like somewhere else you've been is what I find most offensive in many tourists I've run into.
Please try to keep the comparisons to a minimum.
Great video, I have been living in Sevilla for the past year and you pretty much nailed it. It's very safe , amazing architecture, great food, takes locals a little bit to warm up to foreigners and it's very hot in the summer. In fact, I'm probably moving to Malaga before next summer where it might be 93 degrees and Sevilla will be 107 or hotter. But Sevilla is overall an amazing city.
In fact, nobody stays in seville in summer, we all go outside, and then return in september
I have been to Cuenca and Seville, hands down I prefer Seville. Both cities have beautiful architecture but there is so much more in Seville. There are no beautiful parks in Cuenca. I speak Spanish which surprised many of the people (I am a blonde, green eyes)I chatted with, I found them to be super friendly. I definitely could spend my fall/winter in Seville.
You mean Cuenca in Spain or in Ecuador?
Lamento el episodio que tuvisteis en aquella frutería, generalmente los españoles somos gente agradable, pero tenemos un carácter fuerte y un trato muy directo en comparación con la dulzura de América Latina.
I lived in Spain for about 8 months but it was a long time ago. Before the word "overtourism" existed.
El Corte Inglés is an upscale department store chain in Spain. In several parts of Latin America I've seen El Corte Inglés products available in supermarkets.
I've been in stores in Spain in which the owner greets you by saying "'¿Que quieres?" (What do you want?) an almost shocking degree of informality. I've never heard a store owner in Mexico talk to a customer like that.
I visited Seville in October and thought it was very hot. I can't imagine what it's like in July and August.
The summers must be brutal!
I was there April through mid-May this year. It was brutally hot already in May. Nearing 100° especially during the latter part of my time there. How do they do it?!?!
@@SandiTerps Staying inside during the day and only going out until late at night
We were just recently in Palma and Cadiz...so nice.
You guys look great today! ❤👍🏼
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing..,
I hope you go to Malaga on your scouting trip. I was in Sevilla for a month last year, it was okay. Loved learning about the history though.
Sevilla, Granada, in general, Southern Spain, wonderful musik, gorgeous architecture, polite people, and wonderful food. Unfortunately, you have to pay a higher price compared to South America.
Jajaja ...hello is Europa. Hellooo
Thak you for sharing..
Thanks for watching!
Since you're used to cloudy weather, I would recommend Burgos in Spain.
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Moving to Spain is not only walking on the street. Its involved EU visa and high taxes
Impuestos are my major concern.
Nice and helpful tips - thank you
Indeed Sevilla is a beautiful city but summers are out of this world for heat.
El Corte is the major department store chain in Spain which huge city centre branches in every major city.
I knew you would love Spain. Wait until Barcelona -amazing.
Don't forget Gerona. Super city. I lived there for 4 years.
This video is so informative 👍😍
Gosh you two look wonderfull 😊
Thank you!! 😊
@@AmeliaAndJP Your welcome 🎄
We lived in Portland prior to moving to Portugal and an expensive lunch for us was no more than $50. I would be horrified at a $100 bill.
Was that pre-pandemic? We fly from Quito to PDX this week, and I am really afraid of US prices in the PNW these days. When we went back to the US in August, it cost us nearly $9000 to visit for a month. F that.
@@BOULDERGEEK Post…. Yeah it’s crazy expensive on the West coast right now. Not to mention they expect you to tip starting at 25%…
Excellent vlog, thanks. I always liked Cadiz, excellent seafood.....Aloha
Thank you!
It looks like a great place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there. It's beautiful and I love the architecture, the food looked delicious!
your loss darling
I as wondering if you guys had ever made it to Spain when you were in Europe. I’m glad to hear that you did. I think Spain would be the country for me if I were going to move overseas. Such a move is out of the question though for me now.
come to spain!!!!
I was born in Quito but i live in Madrid since 2001, sadly Ecuador cant be compared to Spain in quality of life, infraestructure and services. Even now that Spain has been dregrading year by year.
Sevilla is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, it has a lot of culture and its very different to the rest of Spain, its a great place to live, but the summers are realy really really hot there.
Other places like Granada, Malaga and some parts of Alicante are awesome too.
I live in Madrid, its very different to the southern coast and more expensive, different way of life, but it has anything you'll ever need and its also beautiful.
If the european regulations and all that politic sht keep stepping into the freedom of the people here in Europe, i may go back to Quito... now that the Metro is working and that i have a place to live there, i'd rather have less stuff than freedom.
@froggerc625 I live in Cotacachi. Been here 11 years.
You both look too beautiful! HAV FUN! TAKE CARE EACH OTHER, LOVE YOU!
Great analysis. Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
i lived in Sevilla and you tip!
Great vid tks!