Scenic drive from Portimão, Algarve, Portugal to Seville, Andalusia, Spain
The great thing about Portugal is that it isn't a very wide country and Spain can be reached in around 1.5/2 hrs.
On this occasion, we decided to take a day trip to Seville in the Andalusia Region of Spain from our hotel in Portimão, Algarve, Portugal.
0:20 - Approaching Exit 5 on the A22 for Portimão and Monchique.
0:31 - Crossing the Rio Arade.
0:37 - 150 miles (2 hrs 9 mins) to go to Seville.
0:40 - Approaching Exit 6 on the A22 for the N 124-1 to Lagoa and Silves.
0:44 - Signpost saying Alcantarilha - 9 kms, Spain - 103 kms and Lisbon - 275 kms.
0:47 - Looking towards Portimão.
0:56 - Passing through the tunel do Sobral.
0:59 - Approaching Exit 7 on the A22 for the N125 to Alcantarilha and Armação de Pêra.
1:02 - Signpost saying Algoz - 6 kms, Albufeira - 16 kms, Faro - 45 kms and passing over the Vale do Rogel.
1:08 - Approaching Exit 10 on the A22 for the A2 to Lisbon and Messines.
1:17 - Signpost saying Loulé - 19 kms, Quarteira - 26 kms, Faro - 31 kms and Spain - 81 kms.
1:20 - 130 miles (1 hr 53 mins) to go to Seville.
1:22 - Approaching Exit 11 on the A22 for the N270 to Boliqueime.
1:25 - Approaching Exit 14 on the A22 for the N2 to Faro - centro and S. B. Alportel.
1:28 - 100 miles (1 hr 28 mins) to go to Seville.
1:33 - Car dashboard displaying the time as 10:34am and an outside temperature of 13C.
1:39 - Approaching Exit 17 on the N125 for Monte Gordo and Altura.
1:47 - Tourist info board for Vila Real de S. to António cidade do iluminismo.
1:51 - Approaching Exit 18 on the A22 for the N122 to Castro Marim, S. to António and the IC27 to Beja.
1:57 - Distant view of the bridge over the River Guadiana connecting Portugal with Spain.
2:05 - Crossing the bridge over the River Guadiana into Spain.
2:28 - Entering Huelva Province, Andalusia, Spain.
2:36 - Approaching Exit 81 on the E-1 A-49 for La Ribera and La Alqueria.
2:49 - Approaching Exit 75 on the E-1 A-49 for Trigueros, Badajoz and San Juan del Puerto.
2:52 - Crossing the arroyo Candon.
2:59 - Approaching Exit 50 on the E-1 A-49 for Bollullos del Condado and La Palma del Condado.
3:01 - Andalusian countryside.
3:04 - 28.8 miles (29 mins) to go to Seville.
3:07 - Approaching Exit 34 on the E-1 A-49 for Chucena and Hinojos.
3:14 - Grape vines.
3:17 - Entering Provincia de Sevilla (Provence of Seville).
3:26 - Approaching Exit 28 on the E-1 A-49 for Pilas and Carrion.
3:35 - 19.2 miles (25 mins) to go to Seville.
3:38 - Approaching Exit 23 on the E-1 A-49 for Huévar.
3:42 - A Mercadona Supermarket.
3:51 - Approaching Exit 14 on the E-1 A-49 for Umbrete and Benacazón.
3:57 - 10.0 miles (17 mins) to go to Seville.
4:08 - Approaching Exit 3 on the E-1 A-49 for Castilleja de la Cuesta, Gines and Bormujos.
4:18 - 4.8 miles (12 mins) to go to Seville.
4:19 - The skyline of Seville.
5:13 - Entering the city of Seville.
Córdoba, Árabe y Musulmana (TVE, Ciudades para el Siglo XXI)
CÓRDOBA
Ciudad de los sentidos
El documental sigue un itinerario cronológico a través de sus monumentos: puente romano, Mezquita-Catedral, Medina Azahara, Sinagoga, alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos....Vemos su casco antiguo lleno de rincones con duende, y paseamos por él de noche. Junto al río vemos los restos de sus molinos árabes, comprobamos el buen estado de salud de su río, en los sotos de la Albolafia (paraíso natural en plena ciudad), y nos acercamos a su poco conocido botánico.
El documental se demora mostrando su Feria y su Semana Santa. De soslayo se introduce en la intimidad de sus patios, donde un bailaor rompe el silencio con su taconeo, o el agua de las fuentes canta de un modo diferente en los doce patios del Palacio de Viana.
Hay una Córdoba típica, que bien representa el toro en su museo taurino, y el caballo en las Reales Caballerizas, (de los cruces genéticos llevados a cabo allí salió la raza española), pero pocos conocen como se hace el sombrero cordobés, o como se fabrica una guitarra, que en gran parte, la economía de la ciudad se sustenta en la industria joyera, que su facultad de veterinaria aplica las últimas técnicas quirúrgicas, o que su hospital Reina Sofía es líder en trasplantes. El documental insiste en una Córdoba menos conocida, generosa y abierta: el Ave la ha confirmado como puerta de Andalucía.
CORDOBA
City senses
The documentary follows a chronological path through its monuments: the Roman bridge, Mosque, Medina Azahara, Synagogue, Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos .... We see the old town full of places to troll, and he walked by night. Along the river we see the remains of his mills Arabs, we see the good health of their river, where groves of Albolafia (natural paradise in the middle of town), and we approach the little-known botanist.
The documentary takes showing the Fair and Holy Week. Sideways is introduced in the privacy of their courtyards, where a dancer breaks the silence with his footwork, or water sources sings in a different way in the twelve yards of the Palace of Viana.
Cordoba is a typical, which well represents the bull in bullfighting museum, and the horse in the Royal Stables (from genetic crosses carried out there came the Spanish race), but few know how to do the hat offer, or a guitar is made, which in large part the city's economy is based on the jewelry industry, its veterinary school uses the latest surgical techniques, or your hospital Reina Sofia is a leader in transplantation. The film insists on a less known Córdoba, generous and open: Hail the door has been confirmed as Andalusia.
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Hostal Villa Cabreros en Los Corrales (Sevilla)
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Hostal Villa Cabreros es un acogedor alojamiento, situado en la localidad sevillana de Los Corrales, un lugar tranquilo, rodeado de naturaleza. El hostal cuenta con un salón comedor con tv por satélite y wi-fi y con unas amplias y confortables habitaciones.
Algunos servicios que ofrece el alojamiento:
- Acceso para minusválidos
- Admiten tarjetas de crédito
- Cuna,
- Lugar pintoresco
- Piscina
Sobre Sevilla:
La capital andaluza es una de las ciudades más bellas de España en la que no puedes dejar de visitar algunos de los puntos turísticos más importantes de la ciudad como, La Catedral de Sevilla, La Giralda, La Torre del Oro, Los Reales Alcázares de Sevilla, Parque de María Luisa....
Una ciudad que puedes disfrutar caminando sin necesidad utilizar transporte, visitando Barrios tan populares como Triana, Santa Cruz o La Macarena.
Algunas de las mejores fechas para visitar Sevilla es en Semana Santa y la Feria de Abril. Unas fiestas que no dejan indiferentes a quienes las visitan y que son mundialmente reconocidas.
Una vez llega la noche, Sevilla se convierte. Al ser una ciudad universitaria la fiesta está asegurada y no tienes que dejar pasar la oportunidad de probar la bebida típica el Rebujito, pero antes no olvides de disfrutar de las tapas!!
Una idea: Si eres amante del deporte una forma maravillosa de disfrutar y conocer la ciudad, puedes alquilar una bicicleta. Pero si prefieres disfrutar de una forma más relajada siempre hay una solución, un paseo en coche de caballos, para los más románticos.
About Hostal Villa Cabreros:
Hostal Villa Cabreros is a cozy guesthouse, located in Los Corrales, in the locality of Sevilla. It is situated in a quiet place with natural surroundings. The guesthouse has a living room with Satellite TV and wi-fi and spacious comfortable rooms.
About Sevilla:
Being situated in a privileged place of Andalusia, the province of Sevilla has a special colour that easily wins the heart of its visitors. Throughout the city you will find a thousand and 1 villages, each one with its own flavor, that will make you come back.
Sevilla has a rich cultural and historic heritage, and the best example of it is the town of Ecija, also famous as the city of towers, distinguished by its baroque bell towers, which mark its roofs. Its Museo Historico Monumental boasts important collections of Roman and Islamic pieces of art. Marchena and Osuna, with numerous museums, are also no less important towns to visit.
If you wish to get to know the natural beauty of the province of Sevilla, you should visit the Parque Natural de la Sierra Norte, home to different species of animals and plants. Here you will have an opportunity to practise rappel, climbing and speleology. On the other hand, you can discover a natural swimming pool of Alanis, situated in a huge cave.
But instead, if you prefer to deeply experience the flamenco, you should go to Mairena, where you will find its signs everywhere. There is a largeg number of places to enjoy the spectacles and demonstrations of this centenarian art.
One idea: do not miss visiting the capital of the province, where you will be able to taste a delicious Andalusian cuisine and to discover its old quarter, the biggest one of Spain.
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