Temperature still hovered in the mid 30s today. We checked out of the hotel and left luggage before heading off towards Banos Arabes. This wasn't an historic site - it's a commercial venture. Looked nice. Breakfast at the usual bodega and then headed to the Jardines Murillo. These ran along the outside of the Alcazar towards the river. A very pleasant walk under shady trees. We crossed the river on the Puente de San Telmo and had tea at a cafe on the river. Th...

Another hot day, although less so than yesterday. After breakfast at our usual spot - with great coffee - we headed off to the Alcazar. This is the jewel in Seville's crown and is still used by the Royal Family when they are in Seville. Thankfully not today. The palace was the original site of Muslim kings in the late 10th century. Being a working palace the architecture has continued to evolve in styles, from Mudejar through to neo-classical. We used an audio...

Various weather signs around Sevilla quoted the temperature as either 32, 36 or 40. All of them could not be right but either way, it was hot. It meant walking on the shady side where possible. We had breakfast at a nearby bodega and headed across to the Cathedral. The side we were on was the exit where a local was selling tickets to a flamenco show tonight. He offered a €3 pp discount so we took up the deal. He also gave some tips on what was around the area ...