Castañuelas Zadi, Seville
What to buy here: Hand-painted fans.
When the heat of midday gets to be unbearable, Sevillian women sport hand-painted fans. During Spain’s Golden Age, fans came to have a language of their own in courtship, but today you can find an abánico in nearly every size and color just to complement a look. Whether you’re a bride searching for a lace fan or you simply want something to remember your days in Seville by, fans make light and practical gifts, and seem almost personal due to the plethora of options in their color, style and cut. Most come with a matching case to keep it safe from wear and tear during the hot summer months.
Calle Sierpes, one of the major shopping thoroughfares of the old city, has world-class establishments with over a century of experience, and all fans are painted in-house. Additionally, many sell brooches and shawls that are handcrafted and almost disguise your touring gear! Price: 2,50€ - 5,000€
When the heat of midday gets to be unbearable, Sevillian women sport hand-painted fans. During Spain’s Golden Age, fans came to have a language of their own in courtship, but today you can find an abánico in nearly every size and color just to complement a look. Whether you’re a bride searching for a lace fan or you simply want something to remember your days in Seville by, fans make light and practical gifts, and seem almost personal due to the plethora of options in their color, style and cut. Most come with a matching case to keep it safe from wear and tear during the hot summer months.
Calle Sierpes, one of the major shopping thoroughfares of the old city, has world-class establishments with over a century of experience, and all fans are painted in-house. Additionally, many sell brooches and shawls that are handcrafted and almost disguise your touring gear! Price: 2,50€ - 5,000€
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Sight Name: Castañuelas Zadi
Sight Location: Seville, Spain (See walking tours in Seville)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Seville, Spain (See walking tours in Seville)
Sight Type: Shopping
Walking Tours in Seville, Spain
Create Your Own Walk in Seville
Creating your own self-guided walk in Seville is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Flamenco Walking Tour
They say if it's Flamenco – it's Andalusia, and if it's Andalusia – it's all about Seville. Indeed, with its roots deeply embedded in the Andalusian culture, Seville is a prime destination for experiencing the essence of Flamenco and is largely considered to be the home of this fiery dance.
Flamenco sites are found all over the city – in bars, theaters, or specialized... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Flamenco sites are found all over the city – in bars, theaters, or specialized... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Old Seville Walking Tour
In his famous book Don Quixote, Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes referred to Seville as a city where the bustle of life never seemed to stop.
Old Seville, the historic heart of the Andalusian capital, reflects more than two thousand years of cultural layers. The area developed along the banks of the Guadalquivir River, which for centuries connected the city to the wider Mediterranean world.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Old Seville, the historic heart of the Andalusian capital, reflects more than two thousand years of cultural layers. The area developed along the banks of the Guadalquivir River, which for centuries connected the city to the wider Mediterranean world.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Seville Introduction Walking Tour
19th-century American writer Washington Irving noted that in Seville “the past lingers like perfume.”
Seville is the largest city and provincial capital of Andalusia, located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. Ancient tradition credits the city’s foundation to Hercules. Historically, early Phoenician settlers called the site Hisbaal, invoking the god Baal, a name later Latinised by... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles
Seville is the largest city and provincial capital of Andalusia, located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. Ancient tradition credits the city’s foundation to Hercules. Historically, early Phoenician settlers called the site Hisbaal, invoking the god Baal, a name later Latinised by... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles
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16 Uniquely Spanish Things to Buy in Seville
Immortalized by Gioachino Rossini in his famous The Barber of Seville opera, the city of Seville is a major historic and cultural sight adorning the face of modern Spain. Much of the city's character is reflected in the locally-made products that can make for a great gift or trip memento...