Seville: Experiencing the best tapas

Seville, the heart of Andalusia, the south western corner of Spain, is known to the world for many reasons. Here one comes to experience the intense art of bullfighting, the aggressive passion of flamenco, the colourful mosaics of Moorish architecture, and the many flavours of tapas.

Tapas are an essential part of life in Seville. In the early days they consisted of a slice of cheese or ham which was offered at the bar to cover drinks; hence the meaning of the word ‘lid’. There are many myths as to why this was done. One of the more popular ones argues that placing the slice over your drink would keep the flies away and hide the smell of cheap wine. Read more...