Feel the heat in Seville

Museo de Bellas Artes

The Museo contains one of the best collections of Spanish art anywhere in the world with works by Murillo, Velazquez, El Greco and more. It was originally built as the Convento de la Merced Calsado in 1612 and closed for years for extensive restoration. It is now considered second only to the Prado in Madrid.

Passport to Seville

Where to stay
Spain at Heart has typical Sevillian apartments in the heart of the old quarter of Santa Cruz, ideal for visiting all the main sites. All have air conditioning/heating, fully equipped kitchens, TV and radio and most have balconies or gardens. There is a welcome hamper of food and wine and a local English-speaking agent to assist you throughout the stay. Prices start at £250 for three nights, from £460 for a week, based on two people sharing. Call Spain at Heart tel 01373 814222.

Where to eat and drink

• Plaza de Dona Elvira, is the Barrio Santa Cruz's prettiest square. There are numerous restaurants all serving typical Andalucian food.
• La Tienda de Moratin, C/Moratin, 15, tel 0034 954 563 665. Wide range of tapas and good range of wines by the glass or bottle (and unusually half bottle). Look out for the well used to cool the cellar!
• El Rinconcillo, C/Gerona 40, Alhondiga 2, tel 0034 954 223 183. One of the oldest tapas bars in Seville (opened in 1670) with hams hanging from the ceiling and the bill chalked on the counter.
• Kiosko de las Flores, Plaza del Altozano, Triana, tel 0034 954 333 898. The most famous fried fish shop in a city that loves its sardines, clams, squid and even sea anemone.

Find out more
www.andalucia.com - specialist Andalucia site
www.tourspain.es - official Spanish tourist office website
www.spainlist.com - weather, maps, flamenco, art galleries, museums etc.