The dates dictate the agenda of Seville, under penalty of those who do not celebrate anniversaries such as those not convened by the month of February: St. Valentine’s Day. February 14 and its vicinity in the calendar are flooded with hearts, arrows and suggestive wrappings to surprise. And Seville is decked out for the occasion with a good assortment of plans for Valentine’s Day, adapted to all needs.
A date that recalls the eponymous Roman priest who, in the third century, opposed the ban on the celebration of marriages between young people imposed by Claudius II. The emperor argued that bachelors without sentimental ties would be better soldiers. Valentinian vindicated his position by arranging marriages for these young lovers.
Upon learning of his audacity, the tyrant had Valentine executed for rebellion on February 14, 270. It was not until the 19th century that the world began to use the holiday to celebrate love in all its formats and dimensions.
Love, like people, takes a myriad of forms. The celebration of Valentine’s Day is a tribute to this unclassifiable human feeling in all its meanings and Seville is no exception.
The one from a mother to a son, the one that granddaughters profess to their grandmothers, the affection of two clandestine lovers, the company of the same in the warmth of a fireplace and, of course, the love that couples profess to each other walking around Seville, regardless of gender, age or nationality. So, now it is time to dedicate some time to these plans to celebrate Valentine’s Day, your way, in Seville.
1. Dream hotels
The most beautiful hotels in Seville have names and surnames. It is no coincidence that hotels are fetish places for so many artists, corners that serve as home for writers, refuge and passage for passers-by, temples of inspiration or frames for bucolic characters, in the style of Edward Hopper. Many of them, in addition to their beauty, luxury or other peculiarities, become destinations in themselves.
And to enjoy authentic experiences you don’t have to rack your brains, take a train or a flight to Cancun. The city is in spades and you can shred it, walk it and taste it. You can also hide under the sheets after an opulent breakfast, indulge yourself in a private Jacuzzi or delight in breathtaking private views. Or both.
For any of them, it is well worth discovering, revisiting or letting yourself be carried away by these edens, some of them authentic luxury lodgings.
2. The most beautiful restaurants in the city
Choosing a restaurant. That arduous task that puts us in front of the tedious review service on duty or to check for a long time the contents of the menus of those restaurants on your wish list. Dining out can become an experience for the senses when it comes to visiting the most romantic, special and beautiful restaurants in Seville.
Likewise, if the food has to enter through the eyes, the place has to do the same. Eating in the most romantic restaurants in Seville allows us to enjoy with other senses such as sight, touch or hearing.
It is important to book, especially when Cupid begins to shoot his arrows and the tables fly with them. So, as a good Sevillian foresight is worth double, here are some varied and perfect romantic recommendations for a dinner for two.
3. Candlelight: Valentine’s Day special
What could be more romantic than a candlelight concert? A cozy, unique atmosphere, crowned by the flickering glow of dozens of candles surrounding the spectators… Seville will be flooded with candles this February to celebrate love in different concerts by Candlelight. It will also do so in different locations, which we compile below.
- Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Hospital de los Venerables (February 10 and 17)
- Tribute to ABBA at the Aquarium of Seville (February 11)
- The best of Chopin at Hospital de los Venerables (February 16)
4. Spas in Seville: relaxing idylls
These temples of care will be your recurring dream once you cross their bubbling and seductive pools. They are, moreover, ambivalent proposals, whether you want to treat yourself in a haven of peace or share these sensations with someone else. Entering these therapeutic universes will inoculate you, at the very least, with a pleasant sensation of well-being that could become your new favorite pastime.
5. The most sophisticated cocktail bars in town.
It matters little whether one is a seasoned cocktail taster or simply dares to explore this universe. In Seville cocktail bars are carving out a niche to surprise their customers and turn your dates into sensory experiences. Sophisticated spaces that elaborate recipes beyond the gin and tonic and that crave authentic liquid snacks, ideal to taste and share this Valentine’s Day.
6. Places to have a first date
The place in question must meet certain parameters: that it invites you to prolong your stay but where you can run away in the worst case scenario, that the atmosphere assists us in any scenario and that, of course, you do not lose your savings on a first date in Seville.
7. Monumental cruise on the Guadalquivir River
Embark on a spectacular cruise on the Guadalquivir River and admire the wonders of the Andalusian capital like never before.
You’ll pass by the impressive Torre del Oro, a 13th-century military watchtower, as well as other incredible structures that stretch along the river from the emblematic Plaza de España. Don’t miss the monastery of Santa Maria de las Cuevas, where Christopher Columbus planned his “little” voyage.
8. Brunch for 2 at Feria 82
By now, if you were not convinced by the idea of brunch, the best thing you can do is to join the trend and try this concept. And among all the options that Seville offers you, today we recommend you to go to Feria 83. Because a copious meal around 12 o’clock (or whatever time suits you) that combines multiple possibilities and that will brighten up your weekend is priceless.
Although it attracts tourists for obvious reasons, Feria 83 (at number 83 Feria Street itself, of course) is also an excellent option to get your boots on until whatever time you want. This space is dedicated to brunch but its menu is full of other options that will delight anyone. This Fever plan meets all the requirements to enjoy the benefits of Feria 83 with whoever you want.
9. Dreamy flower shops
For some time now, flower shops have ceased to be associated with first dates or the mere exaltation of spring. On the contrary, magazine homes full of greenery are the model that invites us to incorporate inspiring arrangements to our homes. In Seville, flower shops increase the amount of charming elements that the city breathes and these are our favorite options.
10. A walk under the first blossoming almond trees
With the return of good weather also come the phenomena of spring and, as expected in the months of February and March, the cherry and almond trees begin to bloom leaving pictures of the most bucolic. We have compiled some photographs of those corners of Andalusia where these trees bloom leaving an incredible white landscape. You don’t need to move from home to delight yourself with these images that only last a couple of weeks:
Although the flowering dates cannot be predicted exactly, the arrival of February marks its countdown and therefore also the countdown of the particular Andalusian version of hanami (花見) -the Japanese tradition of observing the flowers and that has its peak with the cherry blossom.
11. Romantic restaurants in Seville.
When planning a romantic dinner, especially if it’s Valentine’s Day in Seville, you have to take into account much more than the menu. Getting ahead of the reservations, crowded weeks before, is a good option. The other, is to choose a space that brings together warmth and can get some privacy. Obviously, the food must be good, with some interesting touches, but without stridency. In any case, we have prepared a suggestive list of restaurants to match your evening.
12. The best terraces in Seville
The Andalusian capital has that particular capacity of absorption difficult to avoid, no matter how skeptical one is to get carried away. And the terraces in Seville, full of people and everywhere fill the city with the desire to hang out under the sun, under the stars, under the sails.
There are terraces for all tastes, from the cosmopolitan to the most bohemian and all of them have that something that makes us happy (even if they lead us to the irrevocable effect of postureo). The Sevillian terraces are an anthropological necessity and these spaces are excellent destinations for a drink in company with the best views.
13. Bolattinas, sweet jewels
At number 25 García Vinuesa Street is Bolattinas, possibly one of the most unique businesses in Seville. There are several starting points to start talking about this space. One of them would be to appeal to the eye, to its careful aesthetics, which emulates a kind of sweet jewelry and invites you to discover its treasures without thinking twice. The interior is dominated by white and features colorful, illuminated colored spheres: the bolattinas.
The Tribeca group is responsible for this peculiar pastry shop where you will only find some unique spherical sweets. In the purest Breakfast at Tiffany’s style, they are tastefully and elegantly displayed crowning tiny illuminated thrones. They are not truffles or chocolates, but an evolution of brigadeiros, a sweet specialty originating in Brazil.
14. The most romantic corners of Seville
What is it about Seville that makes El Huffington Post say it is one of the most romantic European cities? And it is at the level of cities in the category of Venice, Rome, Paris and Prague, which is soon to be said. For us it is nothing new, since Seville has been witness to great filtreos, from the forbidden love of Don Juan and Doña Inés to the media romance of the Duchess of Alba with Alfonso, through the most blockbuster mess in the history of our cinema between a Sevillian and a Basque woman.