Restaurant : Vineria San Telmo, Seville, Spain

Quite simply divine tapas in a nice spot close to the Alcazar gardens.

Stack of tomato, aubergine, salmon and goats cheese. 

Cod, peppers and potatoes. 

Spanish tortilla. Mushrooms and onions. 

Broccoli cous cous. 

Yummy 'egg dessert'...tasted like of cross between a custard tart and creme caramel. Sweet but delicious. 

 Such good value for such amazing food. 

Time of visit: Friday lunchtime in May 2014. 

Restaurant : El Nomada, Seville, Spain

A casual pizzeria situated in a pretty little plaza frequented by locals. 

Delicious Caprese salad, garnished with fresh oregano. 

A refreshing Cola light. 

Margherita pizza with rocket and pineapple. 

Mushroom pizza. 

Pizzeria overlooks a pretty small plaza with the church at the centre. 

Time of visit: Tuesday evening in May 2014. 

Hotel : Palacio de Villapanes (a look inside an Executive Room), Seville, Spain

Outside the room, on the top level of the hotel. 

Huge comfy bed and pillows, slept so well here! 

View from one of the windows. 

Large bathroom, with lovely bathtub (I didn't get to use this time round - the weather was too hot!) 

Totally loved the shower...never seen so many choices of shower heads! 

Our room: 301 

Time of stay: May 2014. 

Hotel : Palacio de Villapanes (the outside spaces), Seville, Spain

Beautiful cool and tranquil courtyard with central water feature as you enter the hotel.

Looking down from the roof top to the large courtyard. Birds tweeting and jazz music...the central large courtyard is a lovely relaxing space. 

Small courtyard adjacent to the bar area. 

Sunbathing area on the rooftop of the hotel. Open 12.00-20.00. 

Time of stay: May 2014. 

Hotel : Palacio de Villapanes, Seville, Spain.

The front exterior of the hotel.

The central courtyard, creates a beautiful tranquil feeling the moment you step into the Palace. 

The outside bar/little courtyard. 

Enjoying a mojitio in the shady courtyard at the back of the palace. 

Delicious breakfasts served until 11.30am - especially good for those who like to sleep-in on vacation. 

Looking down into the central courtyard. 

Bar area. 

Super comfy mattress and pillows. 

View from room 301. 

Time of stay: May 2014 

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- the uber glamorous interiors in a gorgeous historic building. 

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