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 ephemeris 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. AIRE Ancient Baths and its Love Story Experience
Getting one of AIRE’s experiences individually is a delight. Doing it as a couple, however, becomes one of the most romantic, oxygenating and exquisite plans that you can share for Valentine’s Day in Seville.
This thermal palace, located in a sixteenth-century house in the Santa Cruz neighborhood, is a haven of peace, an achievement of aquatic bends, dim landscapes and a spectacular infinity pool that works all year round.
What is Love story like?
On the occasion of Valentine’s Day they have devised this plan around the restoration of the body as a couple. The ritual includes a leisurely journey through their baths, inhalations of sandalwood or rose oil, a relaxing body massage and a facial with argan oil.
A journey that is completed with a tasting of cava or fruit juice and chocolate delicacies.
Love story, for those who want to dedicate themselves to this gift, is priced from 120 € onwards per couple and depending on the duration of the massage.
2. 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.
- Romantic soundtracks at the Aquarium of Seville (February 14)
- Tribute to Hans Zimmer at the Aquarium (February 16)
Valentine’s Day at Mercer Hotels
Wine tasting, cocktails that ooze pure Valentine’s Day in one of the best terraces in Seville, a dinner at the foot of the Giralda or the possibility of staying in any of the luxurious accommodations of Mercer Hotels.
The renowned hotel chain has devised a large number of plans for Valentine’s Day in its emblematic spaces. Accommodation, succulent breakfasts, welcome cocktail and bottle of champagne and chocolate strawberries at its four locations.
In addition, the FIZZ Bar at Mercer Hotel Sevilla or the Plaza del Mercer cocktail bar in San Francisco offer a signature cocktail for the occasion. To wit: Sour cherry, with whiskey, Cherry Heering cherry liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice and cherry puree.
On the other hand, the EME terrace has its own creation, Cupid, a combination made of exotic gin, white Martini, lime juice, syrup, raspberries and fee foam. Both recipes will be served until February 16.
Mercer Hotels concludes its romantic experiences also betting on gastronomy. Bar Plaza offers a Japanese-inspired tasting menu for €85 and EME has designed tastings in its three restaurants, all priced at €40.
4. Dream hotels
Seville amalgamates a good number of hotels among which countless beautiful accommodations are found. In fact, it is no coincidence that many of them, witnesses of history, have housed artists and personalities over time.
Homes for writers, refuge for passers-by, inspiring spaces that, in addition to their beauty, are destinations in themselves. Lovers of lodging, travelers or residents of the city, will have a great time in these spaces where they can pay homage to themselves at all levels.
5. The most beautiful restaurants in the city
Choosing a restaurant for Valentine’s Day, although it is a practice in which you can end up salivating, also puts us in the tedium of indecision. We lighten this company and compile the most special, colorful and beautiful restaurants in Seville.
The interior design and the dishes will make your eyes pop while at the same time allowing you to enjoy a good gastronomic experience.
6. Massages in Seville: relaxing idylls
A good massage is a recurring dream that we rarely indulge in. The benefits are innumerable and Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to allow ourselves that moment of silence and well-being. Seville has several massage centers capable of inoculating, at least, a pleasant feeling of calm.
7. The most sophisticated cocktail bars in the city.
Adept cocktail taster or daring palate. No matter which category you belong to, both conclude in this maxim: cocktail bars in Seville are in a state of grace and crave a sophisticated and brutal plan that you should try yes or yes this Valentine’s Day.
Liquid morsels in surprising spaces in the purest speakeasy style.
8. Places to have a first date
The place in question must meet certain parameters: that it invites you to extend 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.
9. 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.
10. Brunch for 2 at Feria 82
By now, if you weren’t convinced by the idea of brunch, the best thing to do is to join the trend and try this concept.
Feria 83 promises a copious meal around noon (or whatever time suits you) that combines multiple possibilities and that will make your weekend a happy one.
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 whomever you want.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. The best terraces in Seville
The Andalusian capital has that particular capacity of absorption difficult to avoid, even if you are skeptical to get carried away. And the terraces in Seville, full of people and everywhere fill the city with the desire to hang out in the sun.
There are terraces of all kinds. Cosmopolitan, bohemian or very refined, all of them share that something that makes us happy (even if they lead us to the irrevocable effect of taking five hundred photos).
The Sevillian terraces are an anthropological necessity and these spaces are excellent destinations for a drink in company with the best views.
15. 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.