Livability for Expats: The Pros & Cons of Seville Spain

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This city has been on our list of must-visit places since long before we knew each other and we were excited to finally spend some time here.
Seville Spain is a romantic European city with tons of history. It’s located in the Andalusian region of southwest Spain and people have been living in the area for over 2800 years.
It was ruled by the Romans for 700 years and then by the Moors for 800 years. Even the Vikings ruled it for 40 days in the year 844! Spain reclaimed it in the late 1400s under Queen Isabela.
Today, Seville is a popular place to visit and live due to its ancient history, rich culture, and modern amenities. We felt right at home meandering through the streets, eating at restaurants, shopping for food, and enjoying tapas at street-side cafes.
In this video, we’ll share our first impressions from our exploratory trip and take a look at the pros & cons of Seville as a place to live abroad.
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@davidsuarez3199 9 месяцев назад

@AmeliaAndJP I wanted to share with you about my experience when touching fruit and vegetables at a stand in Nerja, Spain. Same thing happened, so I asked two of my local friends. They both said that it is considered poor manners to handle the produce at a private market. You see, they work on the premise of trust and personal recommendation when buying their fresh produce and fish. This is why you will see a bunch of different vendors selling the same thing in a market, and the patrons always go to the same vendor they’ve been going to for years. Even though there are many others. They trust the one vendor to tell them the truth. Another interesting element of the Spanish culture is that it is actually very structured. They have a lot of rules, even for little things, and they follow them judiciously - especially the older ones. It’s even more so in northern Spain! So your experience about where you were seating is a result of one of those rules. So it isn’t that they weren’t friendly, it was just you were violating one of their rules. And they really frown on violating rules. That is why it is a safe place and kids can be out at late at night and so on.

@FrankHNunez 9 месяцев назад

And I don’t think that happens only in Spain. I had a similar experience in a street market in London. Apparently the convention is that you have to ask the grocer for whatever you are looking for. You can’t just take it yourself.

@CG68810 8 месяцев назад

If you are tourist, how are you supposed to know those rules? I know these vendors realize you don't so they should be a little gentler with their "notification".

@donaldobrien9171 5 месяцев назад

It's the same in Boston Massachusetts USA. At the Haymarket, which has vendors with push carts, the vendors pick which pieces you get. This is because if the customer chooses, at the end of the day, only the bruised or ugly pieces will be left

@melissaalmodovar8938 5 месяцев назад

I went to Seville on July 2023. The level of love I have for this city, I cannot explain. It was hot but I did not feel the heat as much. There were moments that I felt like crying of happiness there! Hoping to be able to move there in the near future! ❤ My favorite city in the world!

@Sezfluffy 5 месяцев назад

Im here now on holidays I feel your words. I used to live in Sicily but lost my job in covid , this place is even better.

@carlotasaavedra7953 5 месяцев назад

Not going to Seville in summer is a must-know

@knuffelausfrankfurt1182 4 месяца назад

I was many times in Sevilla. I can tell you guys that this town is a special in every thing. Every city has a good and a bad side but Sevilla is for me the best

@fineartlifestyling 4 месяца назад

Absolutely share the same sentiment!

@GreatCityAttractions 4 месяца назад

it looks great to explore.

@tatianadiaz1774 9 месяцев назад

Seville is absolutely beautiful, as you've mentioned. I've been there once (currently live in Madrid) and had a wonderful time. Corte Ingles isn't a mall, but a department store with multiple levels. They are all over Spain, as are the small Chinese dollar store type stores (called tiendas Chinas). Another great thing about Sevilla is that there's a Costco there.

@SandiTerps 9 месяцев назад

I brought my Costco card just to get in there and take a peek. Silly itinerary item but sometimes we just have to have some. In 6 weeks living in Sevilla I never had the time to get there. Too many other things to do. Me encanta Sevilla

@paulsteinberg521 9 месяцев назад

We moved to Spain 4 years ago. We live along the Costa del Sol in the Province of Malaga. We love it, love Spain. Best decision we made. There are many incredible places one can live in Spain. Enjoy your time here. Hope you visit Malaga city and its amazing coast.

@jcrivera24 9 месяцев назад

I love Fuengirola, Marbella and Puerto Banús

@donh5794 9 месяцев назад

I was there late September/early October. The park near the waterfront was great and heard so many exotic sounding birds. Walked up to the castles and much more then had great food.

@SuperDflower 9 месяцев назад

Malaga is killer! I loved it there. I could see living in that area. Absolutely wonderful

@therocknrollcook 9 месяцев назад

@@jcrivera24 I’m considering Fuengirola for relocation. . Are you living there?

@jcrivera24 9 месяцев назад

@@therocknrollcook Unfortunately not anymore. And to be very honest, I lived close to Fuengirola some 20+ years ago. I guess I'd have said "loved" instead of "love", unless nothing has changed there concerning its beauty and charm.

@louaceveu1925 9 месяцев назад

I am from the part of Spain named The Natural Paradise (Asturias), Asturians and Andalusians always compete to be voted the most friendly and nicer people of Spain but for me the most beautiful city in Spain is Sevilla, although nowadays Madrid and Valencia are becoming incredibly beautiful with a great balance between the old and the new.

@sonaliahairsalon657 9 месяцев назад

You guys had me almost convinced to move to Ecuador but last few years I’ve been going to Spain and decided to move there. We purchased property near Altea north of Alicante. Super nice.

@AmeliaAndJP 9 месяцев назад

Congrats!

@kamaldeepjohal9372 6 месяцев назад

Altea is beautiful, good move!

@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations and WELL DONE I HOPE you guys are very happy there

@carolpool5583 9 месяцев назад

I spent last summer in Spain and love that country! So many historic places and beautiful architecture. You didn't mention in the Seville cathedral is the resting place and a large memorial to Christopher Columbus.

@Will-cf8hc 9 месяцев назад

We were there the week after Easter weekend talk about people ! But what a great city ,don’t forget Spain gets 90 million tourists per year unlike central and South America ! We used the buses between cities,maybe slower but one third the price,the views of the countryside was spectacular,seats were reserved not the high speed train blur!

@natalias1212 9 месяцев назад

Moving to Spain is not only walking on the street. Its involved EU visa and high taxes

@BOULDERGEEK 9 месяцев назад

Impuestos are my major concern.

@SyD256 9 месяцев назад

We just returned from Seville. Amazing city, very safe and the food unbelievable. We loved the Alcazar, the Setas, Plaza de Espana, the architecture, etc. all was so good. We stayed for 3 days and was not enough so we definitely will be back in Seville

@JoseEspinoza-ij9lb 9 месяцев назад

I love Spain. Wonderful country and Sevilla has a special charm

@Oceanofsand1981 9 месяцев назад

If you like history make sure you don’t miss the Alhambra in he city of Granada. Spain’s finest and most iconic citadel.

@whatsitlike6392 9 месяцев назад

Spent six weeks in Sevilla last summer. Your observations are spot on. We did enjoy getting our Costco fix there though. While we were there it was Phoenix AZ hot. Well into the 100's.

@quinnrivera5075 9 месяцев назад

Spain would be the ideal place for me to live. Friendly people. Good food. Good music. Never had a bad day in Spain.

@MrJx4000 9 месяцев назад

As I recall hearing in the last few months, the tax implications for retirees and digital nomads are not that good. It's be nice to hear from you about what you think of living there on a permanent basis.

@cathyplatin3906 9 месяцев назад

We love all of Andalusia but especially the White Hill towns-Jerez de la Frontera being our favorite. We spent a few weeks in Cadiz which was heavenly. It’s on the water and only a half hour boat ride to Morocco where we spent a fabulous month. I hope you can take the time to explore that area. It is utterly delightful.

@SandiTerps 9 месяцев назад

The friendliness depends a great deal on understanding the culture. People were very kind to me. A little cold but tourism has kind of ruined their neighborhoods.

@carlotasaavedra7953 5 месяцев назад

Foreigners expect spanish people to talk to them immediately and integrate them as soon as they see them. That happens when you have a huge stereotype. We tend to treat them as we treat here each other. It's nothing special being a foreigner here, so common. So, in order to integrate, they are the ones that need to be noticed for their interest to integrate.

@alexreax1230 9 месяцев назад

Omg this is so crazy I’ve been following you guys religiously and after watching your Portugal videos I’ve been thinking about my trip to Seville almost 20 years ago and now I see your video on it! Can’t wait to watch

@jaycord2729 3 месяца назад

Spain's most beautiful city by a country mile. Truly the heart and soul of Spain. Medina and Seville are the only cities which hold a very special place in my heart ❤

@SlackHoffman 9 месяцев назад

Hi 👋 Amelia & JP , Seville is an awesome city but I think 💭 Cadiz is better for living plus it has beautiful beaches !! Check it out guys !! It’s the oldest city in Western Europe and was founded 3000 years ago by the Phoenicians 😎…see you there 🤙🏄‍♂️

@carlotasaavedra7953 5 месяцев назад

both cities are amazing for living

@carlotasaavedra7953 5 месяцев назад

but seville is bigger and has more things, as a capital city

@DaveAndRandy 9 месяцев назад

We love Spain and wanted to move there until we spoke to 3!different tax professionals in Spain and discovered that income taxes and annual wealth taxes are exorbitant. Yes you are credited what you pay in the U.S. but normal income tax rates (we are retired) are 30+% for international income (eg dividends, pensions, etc) plus in most parts of Spain - there is an annual wealth tax of around 2% on your net assets (even if all assets are in U.S.). We calculated we’d be paying $1000 per month just in extra Spanish income taxes……

@thomasophiagoldap 9 месяцев назад

I would not recommend Sevilla in the summer of June, July, and August - 40 degrees Celius. I escaped next morning to coastal city Malaga for 10 degrees relief.

@sittingfrogleg 21 день назад

I used to live in Sevilla, there’s a story to the cobblestone streets of the city center. Back in early 90’s all streets were paved with asphalt. The City then decided to tear all of it to uncover the old cobblestones just for the quaint looks. During the 60’s they had gone through the opposite fad and tore down historical buildings to replace them with bland, modern buildings. Fortunately they eventually changed their mind in the 90’s and went the opposite route of restoring and preserving the historic architecture. Some decried the “disneyfication” of the city, and the growing tourism. Sevilla is indeed the most romantic city in Spain, so beautiful and diverse, the mix of architecture and trees and parks and centuries old taverns. The biggest drawback indeed is how many tourists it attracts. I was there right after they lifted Covid restrictions for EU countries, it was so much more enjoyable to walk around.

@alexissanchez852 9 месяцев назад

First time in my life that I hear that people from Sevilla are not friendly. I've been there several times including The April Fare or Feria de Abril, and if there's a town or people who are filled with joy, good sense of humor, generosity,music, dance, good eats and making jokes 24/7 are the Sevillanos. About the markets the best supermarket are Carrefour and Alcampo which are spectacular. Mercadona is not bad at all either, but everytime you visit a town in Spain you must go to the Municipal Markets or Mercados Municipales. I did not hear any mention of the great tapas or Spanish food, nor The main Square or Plaza de España, or El Alcázar, if you didn't go there you missed one of the Wonders of this World.

@alexissanchez852 8 месяцев назад

@@BobelSilencioso-g2i That would be an issue my friend, I know all North Americans that embrace the Spanish language and culture are treated as if they were Spaniards, if people in Sevilla learn English would be great, but they don't have to, their language is Spanish, spoken by more than 500 million people. If someone goes to Spain, with an attitude that English and And the Anglo Saxon culture is superior, they might have a bad time. In some places like Marbella, Benidorm, Tenerife they give in, and most people speak English. I know some British people that have lived in Spain for 30 years and don't speak any Spanish, I think they should learn the basics at least.

@missmomus 9 месяцев назад

I'm staying near Malaga this month. It's OK...what I like the most is that it's well connected to visit other towns in Andalucia and the Costa del Sol. I really liked Granada, so I hope that's a place you chose to visit. I prefer the cooler weather in the mountains (although I know it still gets hot in summer, but not quite as bad as Seville). My very favorite city of all is Valencia, but it's become more crowded and expensive unfortunately.

@info781 9 месяцев назад

You are there at the right time of year, Seville gets really hot in the summer. Safety seems like a important thing to you, I hope you find a place where you feel comfortable. Spain has an amazing culture. During the summer Northern Spain is better less hot and not so touristy. You need to get to England for the good Indian food.

@josecarlosbayoncueto4689 9 месяцев назад

You are right during summer time most pople go to the north of Spain ( Galicia, Asturias,Cantabria and Basque country) specially during july and August , now due to climate change is very hot in the central and south of Spain ,and yes in autuum , winter and spring is a good time to stay in the south , good comment.

@timmmahhhh 9 месяцев назад

My wife and I were in Sevilla first week of October this year, thinking things would have cooled down by then. The temps every day were 39C/100F and it seemed to be more humid than equally hot Granada. I also saw a video recently referring to Andalusia as the Iberian Oven. I can believe it!

@jpylp 9 месяцев назад

We made the mistake of visiting in July! The heat was so unbearable that we ended up spending as long as we could in the outdoor restaurants to take advantage of the overhead misters.🤣

@millerforester6237 9 месяцев назад

India seems like where you need to go for good Indian food.

@carlotasaavedra7953 5 месяцев назад

there are plenty of good indian restaurants in spain too

@rositahl 9 месяцев назад

Agreed! wife and I are starting to look for places and recently went to Portugal and Spain. We are choosing Spain as of now however we have a few more trips left before making a final decision. As of now we are going with the non-lucrative visa option

@chefbea64 9 месяцев назад

We stayed in Nervion which was a real neighborhood WITHOUT tourists! It's the only place to live with tons of shopping and close to the metro. Very affordable and super friendly. City center is 10 minutes by Metro. Probably the best place to live in Sevilla,

@carlotasaavedra7953 5 месяцев назад

Nervión is a residential neighborhood, and it's not the only place with many shopping options and close to transport

@SandiTerps 9 месяцев назад

I hope you went to the roof of that El Corte Inglés. It’s a terrace restaurant with phenomenal views of the city. I lived in Sevilla for 6 weeks about 5 min walk north of that location. Even the Aldi across the street from it was amazing. Highly recommend it.

@warma731 8 месяцев назад

Try to speak more Spanish or get out of tourist areas and you will find the people how it is: Friendly. And you will find huge hipermarkets also

@sheepdogonthehill 9 месяцев назад

$100 for lunch in the states? That’s crazy

@k.k.9897 9 месяцев назад

Yeah, can't even relate.

@jerryharanczyk 9 месяцев назад

They must have ordered whole roasted pig with drinks , deserts, and massages.

@k.k.9897 9 месяцев назад

@@jerryharanczyk😂 no kidding!

@BrunoCassinelli 9 месяцев назад

España es un país hermoso ❤️

@froggerc625 9 месяцев назад

Haven't been to Seville yet but two other trips to Spain were incredible, Valencia and Alicante were my favourite. I can definitely see us living there and are hoping to visit again next year combined with some time in southern France. The high speed rail is so good :).

@attattatt 9 месяцев назад

I was in Sevilla that same week. I didn't notice any footage from inside the royal alcazar. f you didn't go inside you missed the most gorgeous part of the city.

@donnahougenesq7302 9 месяцев назад

But the medical care scene here in Ecuador is unbeatable as Ecuador is small and medically well networked, up to date, and of good value.

@thomasophiagoldap 9 месяцев назад

Sevilla, Granada, in general, Southern Spain, wonderful musik, gorgeous architecture, polite people, and wonderful food. Unfortunately, you have to pay a higher price compared to South America.

@hoosomio 9 месяцев назад

Jajaja ...hello is Europa. Hellooo

@ddavidson5 9 месяцев назад

We were in Sevilla in mid June 2022 and we really enjoyed it there but it was HOT with temperatures around 40C (104F). We were also quite taken by the strong Moorish architecture and influence you see throughout Spain to this day.

@carlotasaavedra7953 5 месяцев назад

you need to check the forecast before coming back!!

@contactsuzi7096 9 месяцев назад

I had to drive a normal sized rental car on narrow streets and roads in Britain and France. I saw so many missing wing mirrors! I'm really enoying your Continental travel - it's my favorite place and you are such fun. (Don't touch the produce in France either.)...Like, like my friends. Suzu

@AmeliaAndJP 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the produce tip!

@FrankHNunez 9 месяцев назад

Or in England

@martypoll 9 месяцев назад

I discovered Flamenco dance shows in Seville. We went to a tiny place called Tablao Flamenco Los Gallos. Twenty years later I still seek out and attend Flamenco performances, even here in Bangkok this year. Something you may have to get used to in Spain is that they take their afternoon siestas seriously. Everything closed down from about 12-4 and then opened up until late at night. Dinner or some late night meals start very late at night. I'm not a late night person so I'm not sure how well I would adapt to that living time schedule. Otherwise the city is vibrant and beautiful and the food is outstanding. I haven't been there in 20 years so I'm sure it has changed and is more expensive.

@sinnombre3855 9 месяцев назад

Yes, the 12 - 4 shutdown based on ancient customs to avoid the heat. Ancient and heat, two words that eludes the climate change cultists. 🤣

@SandiTerps 9 месяцев назад

I wouldn’t live there full time. It’s brutally hot in the summer. There’s a real water shortage. And the flying cockroaches are as big as your thumb. Having said that- I dream of returning for another chance to experience Semana Santa and Feria two weeks later. Just magical!

@carlotasaavedra7953 5 месяцев назад

Nobody stays in seville all summer. We go travelling or secondary house. What water shortage are you talking about?? I've been living here for 20 years and there's non water shortage going on. COCKROACHES???? I've never seen one in Seville. Maybe you should check where are you staying and eating darling

@roxyvelez3483 9 месяцев назад

I have not visited Sevilla yet. But I am from Cuenca-Ecuador, living in Berlin and considered living in Spain a few times. Once visited Barcelona, because it is big like Berlin and well 2 months forward we decided against it. It is just not so friendly and too touristy, simply not a fit for us. Then we visited Valencia and it reminded me of Cuenca a bit, because you get to places so quickly, you can walk around everywhere, it is calmed, it is not as popular, so while there are tourist, it is not tourist overcrowded... and the people are just SO NICE. After Barcelona we thought people in Spain were not as friendly as in Ecuador... but Valencia... is something else. Look it up and visit it! Lots of people fall in love with the city! It has beach and loooots of green and very modern architecture here and there, while old one too... I dream of spending my winters there. 😍 Also about the tipping... in Europe there is no tipping on the bill but everyone just says before you pay how much you want to tip and they add this on the total, cash or on the card. It is about 5% to 20% :) depending on the service, and everywhere usually, from coffee places to restaurants hehe Spain is the same 😁

@jossangeles4011 9 месяцев назад

I'm very curious about Valencia. I'm doing a explorative trip there and the Algarves next year.

@ignacioheredia9599 26 дней назад

Por cierto, la siguiente irás a la Cuenca de España, ¿no?

@adonis.sugarkitty 22 дня назад

@@ignacioheredia9599 algún día iría x curiosidad jajaja, pero por el momento prefiero volver a Valencia d visita :)

@mbwahaha 9 месяцев назад

I was born in Quito but i live in Madrid since 2001, sadly Ecuador cant be compared to Spain in quality of life, infraestructure and services. Even now that Spain has been dregrading year by year. Sevilla is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, it has a lot of culture and its very different to the rest of Spain, its a great place to live, but the summers are realy really really hot there. Other places like Granada, Malaga and some parts of Alicante are awesome too. I live in Madrid, its very different to the southern coast and more expensive, different way of life, but it has anything you'll ever need and its also beautiful. If the european regulations and all that politic sht keep stepping into the freedom of the people here in Europe, i may go back to Quito... now that the Metro is working and that i have a place to live there, i'd rather have less stuff than freedom.

@l.d.d.2062 9 месяцев назад

@froggerc625 I live in Cotacachi. Been here 11 years.

@lesliedavid1244 9 месяцев назад

We tried to go to the oldest bar in Seville which was close to our hotel and every time we went it was something-closed for a private party, etc. All we wanted to do was have a drink at the oldest bar. I love Spain. Mass transit there is so great. I’d like to check out Salamanca and Zaragoza as places to live.

@azhalopeno 9 месяцев назад

Feels like we are watching your vacation... not much details about moving/living/relocating.

@anashasoldroxler5024 9 месяцев назад

Sorry JP and Amelia but Sevilla is full of pickpockets and some of them are violent. Maybe in winter it is less but Spain is not a secure place , anyway what means secure now !!!!. I lived in Spain 20 years and still work there so my comment is based on reality and not on internet news..

@mbwahaha 9 месяцев назад

Madrid is safe for now, there are some places that you have to be more aware, like Plaza Mayor and some Metro lines, but in general security here is not a concern.

@carlotasaavedra7953 5 месяцев назад

full of pickpockets?? Been here living since i was born and didn't have the chance to see one darling, what are you talking about?? You can be seen envious for miles!!! hahahaha, kisses sweetie

@donh5794 9 месяцев назад

I was there in late September/early October and weather was great. Malaga and Cordoba were nice too. Still crowded during that time.

@wholderby 9 месяцев назад

Ha! I knew Spain was on your list to hit! Hope you manage to do Italy as well on your Europe swing.

@BPe-ie9je 9 месяцев назад

Can you check out the TAX situation for US EXPATSin Spain ??? Tks

@NNI4262 9 месяцев назад

$100 for lunch for 2 in the US??? You guys must be big lunch eaters!

@davidsuarez3199 9 месяцев назад

Traditionally, in Spain, lunch is the biggest and nicest meal of the day. Equivalent to our dinners in the US with wine and desert. Nice meals in Spain with waiter service are about 60% of the cost of an equivalent one in the US, if you have wine, desert and account for tax and tip. Been to Spain over 10 times in the last 15 years and it holds true every time. If you compare the cost of fast food or casual meals then the price is not that different - maybe 20% cheaper.

@JD-xo3xz 9 месяцев назад

Funny, but Italy has the same mannerisms. You have to request the level of ripeness of the fruit or vegetable you want, and they will hand it to you. Same for the TP. I agree about Portugal, much more laid back and friendly. I have lived in both countries, but my love will always be Spain.

@joanfelt8069 9 месяцев назад

How perfect that you are speaking about Seville . Today we booked a month in Seville from mid December . we are in Gaia and love the area 10 mins from Porto. beginning of 6 month Europe slow travelling . Lived in Mexico for 2 yrs ….so following you , enjoying our insights

@AmeliaAndJP 9 месяцев назад

Gaia is wonderful! Hopefully you’ll enjoy Seville as much as we did. Safe travels!

@Maria-js9ou 9 месяцев назад

4:23 In reality, Moorish rule in Seville lasted around 500 years, from the 8th century to the 13th century. The 800 years that are always mentioned relate to the entire time in which there were Moorish kingdoms in the Peninsula, but not the entire Peninsula was under Moorish rule all that time, far from it. The last kingdom to fall was that of Granada, in 1492, we can only talk about 800 years there.

@hoosomio 9 месяцев назад

Otra vez .? ...los árabes del siglo 8 eran los EEUU de su tiempooooo. .. no los de ahora . No te justifiques .joe

@Fiola_M 8 месяцев назад

The major tourist attractions in the region were built by arabs not spaniards. Without their fabulous architecture you have a few churches. Who cares how long it was...800 years is 800 years. Get over it! Your comment reaks of racism

@richardbartlett6932 9 месяцев назад

Too hot in summer too cold in winter. I'm in Tenerife Canary islands. much better climate. + 75% discount to travel to Spain mean trips to mainland very cheap. I find the Spanish are very kind but very selfish. Walking down a street they won't make way or even edge over. Then if they want to party they will and won't care about noise even till early morning. We complained at 2.00 am to a neighbour and got told to eff off back to UK. But those who are nice are amazingly lovely

@carlotasaavedra7953 5 месяцев назад

I clearly understand why they told you to go back to your country. If you don't like it, just go.

@josephpanzarella1417 9 месяцев назад

I lived in Spain for about 8 months but it was a long time ago. Before the word "overtourism" existed. El Corte Inglés is an upscale department store chain in Spain. In several parts of Latin America I've seen El Corte Inglés products available in supermarkets. I've been in stores in Spain in which the owner greets you by saying "'¿Que quieres?" (What do you want?) an almost shocking degree of informality. I've never heard a store owner in Mexico talk to a customer like that. I visited Seville in October and thought it was very hot. I can't imagine what it's like in July and August.

@AmeliaAndJP 9 месяцев назад

The summers must be brutal!

@SandiTerps 9 месяцев назад

I was there April through mid-May this year. It was brutally hot already in May. Nearing 100° especially during the latter part of my time there. How do they do it?!?!

@Maria-js9ou 9 месяцев назад

@@SandiTerps Staying inside during the day and only going out until late at night

@jtnelson89 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for posting this, Amelia and JP! I backpacked through Spain in 2001 and Seville was definitely my favorite city; I ended up coming back to it just to spend more time there

@fosterfoster1218 9 месяцев назад

You need to leave Sevilla for the beach in August. Extreme summer heat. But Cadiz is an excellent option for summer anyway.

@Electronics.guy.101 9 месяцев назад

Ok i like you guys but when you say things like " our lunch i the US came in easily came in at $100" makes me wonder where the heck you eat lunch at, and tends to diminish your relatability!

@lisas44 9 месяцев назад

Yeah, that caught my attention too.

@k.k.9897 9 месяцев назад

Even for dinner that's pretty swanky eats.

@pinkiepinkster8395 9 месяцев назад

A bottle of wine is easily $30 and a slice of dessert is $10 now.

@jerryharanczyk 9 месяцев назад

@@pinkiepinkster8395 Yes in Hotel Royale , tooth picks are only dollar each though.

@k.k.9897 9 месяцев назад

@pinkiepinkster8395 yeah, for you maybe. That kind of money is a choice. Most people don't live in that world.

@rickchandler2570 9 месяцев назад

We lived in Portland prior to moving to Portugal and an expensive lunch for us was no more than $50. I would be horrified at a $100 bill.

@BOULDERGEEK 9 месяцев назад

Was that pre-pandemic? We fly from Quito to PDX this week, and I am really afraid of US prices in the PNW these days. When we went back to the US in August, it cost us nearly $9000 to visit for a month. F that.

@rickchandler2570 9 месяцев назад

@@BOULDERGEEK Post…. Yeah it’s crazy expensive on the West coast right now. Not to mention they expect you to tip starting at 25%…

@ItllBeFun 9 месяцев назад

We were just there! What a wonderful city.

@TampaVW 9 месяцев назад

If you think Portugal was expensive for expats, wait till you find out about Spain. You need medical insurance to be considered for a visa. A friend of mine was unable to get insurance due to a pre-existing condition there ineligible for a visa.

@amandajb2024 9 месяцев назад

Spain is wonderful. Love Seville.

@byronjacomo1127 9 месяцев назад

Is it just my imagination, but you look happier in Spain than Ecuador . . . 😃

@seamusp5991 9 месяцев назад

Thrilled you folks are out traveling the world! :)

@d3j051 9 месяцев назад

We owned an apartment that we rented as a vacation home for a few years in Marbella which is a nice small coastal city. When we visited Seville, we loved it and especially the downtown area. Our observations and likes and dislikes were similar to yours. I think I could live there becuase after working in the Middle East and living in Phoenix, the heat in Seville summer is tolerable to me.

@carlotasaavedra7953 5 месяцев назад

You don't need to get along with the heat in summer, we don't do it. Everyone goes outside seville in summer

@teynaranjas788 3 месяца назад

@@carlotasaavedra7953 Pero para los que estamos pensando en mudarnos a España, el factor "salir de la ciudad en verano" sería prohibitivamente caro. Supongo que los sevillanos tienen familia o amigos en zonas más frescas a los que pueden visitar. Pero para nosotros los extranjeros quedarnos en un hotel o Airbnb en la sierra o en el norte más que poco tiempo costaría una fortuna.

@carlotasaavedra7953 3 месяца назад

@@teynaranjas788 hay alquileres bastante buenos en la costa para pasar el tiempo que quieras. Irse de vacaciones no es prohibitivamente caro, hay vacaciones para todos los presupuestos. Aquí la gente tiene segunda residencia en la playa, hacen diferentes viajes y/o casa de amigos o familiares en la playa

@teynaranjas788 3 месяца назад

@@carlotasaavedra7953 Interesante. Espero que tengas razón porque mi sueño ha sido mudarme a Sevilla o Córdoba (aún más caliente!) Pero todo lo que he leído sobre la costa me ha parecido bastante caro y sobresaturado de turistas. Si me mudo a Sevilla, te preguntaré dónde puedo encontrar lugares más baratos para veranear en la costa 😀

@carlotasaavedra7953 3 месяца назад

@@teynaranjas788 porque te iba a mentir? cosas caras hay en todos lados. si tienes un presupuesto más ajustado, vete a opciones en la costa mas adecuadas, y ya esta. hay lugares con mas turistas y otros con menos. es que generalizas demasiado, mejor busca tu lugares para veranear que tee gusten, no me gusta decir donde veraneo porque si no se va a llenar de gente jajajajajajajja

@timmmahhhh 9 месяцев назад

So cool you guys got to Granada y Sevilla! We were there first week in October and it was 39C/100F every day! We also got to Granada and Cordoba which were just as hot but Granada seemed less humid. Both very much worth it for the Alhambra and the Mosque Cathedral respectively. We also got to Madrid Toledo and Barcelona. A book I read said Barcelona feels the least like Spain and it is much more of a European feeling city with fewer pedestrian streets but cooler weather being Oceanside. Another added surprise there is that Catalan is the primary language with Spanish second and Catalan is a mix of Spanish and French but with logical (to English and Spanish speakers) spelling.

@davidrice6724 9 месяцев назад

you guys are so much fun....and I love all of your observations as you roam around. I have no intentions of moving outside of the U.S., but I am looking forward to my 10 day visit of Spain in March of next year... I am most looking forward to Barcelona and the Andalucia area.... Would be nice to just run into the two of you while traveling....😊

@erichstocker8358 9 месяцев назад

Mediterranean culture generally is up later. One of the reasons is to take advantage of the cooler temperatures of the evening. Even during Roman times the activities went way later into the night that is currently the case for N. Europe and US/Canada.

@carlotasaavedra7953 5 месяцев назад

you're just talking about summer

@ignacioheredia9599 26 дней назад

Con permiso, me permito expresarme en la lengua nativa con la que me comunico en mi ciudad, que habéis descrito con acierto. Espero que no sea un inconveniente. Lo primero es felicitaros por vuestro trabajo y por tomar el tiempo por mirar un poco más allá del viajero accidental. Hay pequeños errores (la muralla de la Macarena fue levantada en el siglo XII, en la última época Islámica [por cierto, Sevilla fue musulmana durante cinco siglos] y solo hay un trocito muy pequeño de muralla romana descubierto muy recientemente dentro de un hotel inaugurado hace un año en Plaza de San Francisco) o no mencionar el barrio de los Remedios separado de Tablada o no nombrar la Alameda de Hércules. Nada importante. Me alegro que hayáis mencionado aspectos de la vida cotidiana, como "los chinos shops" y coincido que hace falta más comercio local, pero es difícil luchar contra los centros comerciales de las afueras de Sevilla. Si hay una oportunidad de un segundo video sería interesante describir la vida, costumbres, bares y comercios de los barrios mucho más allá del centro histórico. Incluso puedes encontrarle cierto encanto a barrios donde no hay turistas como El Porvenir, Retiro Obrero, El Cerro del Águila, que parece un pequeño pueblo metido en la gran ciudad, el Tiro de Línea, Barrio León, Nervión o Heliopolis. Espero que queráis regresar y que os sirvan de ayuda mis sugerencias. Cuidaos mucho. Pd : de verdad, no somos mala gente, probad en los barrios y encontraréis la calidez que buscáis. 😉😌☺️

@roxyvelez3483 9 месяцев назад

oh and Alicante is another city, that I think is more attractive for retired people, very close to Valencia. I do like Valencia more because there is more to do. But Alicante is pretty too. And people are nice... but not as nice as Valencians. imo

@carlotasaavedra7953 5 месяцев назад

more to do? there's a lot to do in seville as well

@roxyvelez3483 5 месяцев назад

@@carlotasaavedra7953 if you read my previous sentence. I am talking about Alicante. So there is more to do in Valencia - than Alicante... - About Sevilla I got no clue, not interested in visiting because it has no beach. I will visit it eventually tho, it is provably pretty too for sure.

@carlotasaavedra7953 5 месяцев назад

@@roxyvelez3483 your loss darling, seville is amazing. So boring visiting only beach cities, you're really missing the best.

@roxyvelez3483 5 месяцев назад

@@carlotasaavedra7953 sure! Thanks for the wisdom 🙃

@kyaghleah 9 месяцев назад

Awesome. Europe is popular for a reason. It’s just gorgeous.

@centuryman7375 9 месяцев назад

General rule: The more tourists, the less friendly the locals

@EasternDreamer615 9 месяцев назад

I visited Seville in January and loved it. This is a great time to visit; Seville becomes the hottest city in Europe in the summer.

@carlotasaavedra7953 5 месяцев назад

it's not the hottest

@batmanbluedarker5087 Месяц назад

I’m trying to move to seville or Granada just don’t know which one I have a 4 year old child. If someone can give me any info it would be great ❤

@warma731 8 месяцев назад

It's truth that's it's noisy and crowd and you can find some unfriendly person.. In the center! You have lived as tourists.. Not as locals.

@johncopeland3826 13 дней назад

Jeez , i thought for 5 seconds there that Drew Pritchard had a new career ....

@kcarntson 9 месяцев назад

I have been to Cuenca and Seville, hands down I prefer Seville. Both cities have beautiful architecture but there is so much more in Seville. There are no beautiful parks in Cuenca. I speak Spanish which surprised many of the people (I am a blonde, green eyes)I chatted with, I found them to be super friendly. I definitely could spend my fall/winter in Seville.

@FrankHNunez 9 месяцев назад

You mean Cuenca in Spain or in Ecuador?

@angelmacas1774 9 месяцев назад

Amelia and JP you look amazing!!! Thank you for your videos!

@diegoterneus2250 9 месяцев назад

Sevilla and Quito are my 2 favorite cities in the world! I was born in Quito and Sevilla somehow seems like Quito's big sister. My favorite neighborhood is barrio Santa Cruz (part of the old Jewish quarter).

@robbieru 9 месяцев назад

Hola amigos! I am sad to see that you’re looking to leave Ecuador, my home country btw, but totally understandable. My wife and I at one point thought of moving back, but things are just not the same 🙁. Now on your trip to Europe, we loved Portugal, we believe is beautiful , safe, and affordable. Spain is on our options list, as well as Italy. Looking forward to your next video. Buena suerte buscando su próximo país. Un abrazo!

@josephaugello1527 9 месяцев назад

Many people are going to italy to.

@Maria-js9ou 9 месяцев назад

En España te sentirás como en casa, hay muchísimos ecuatorianos

@richardbutterworth3714 8 месяцев назад

This is most of Europe. I feel your opinion as an American is unfortunately screwed as you live in such a violent part of the world.

@johnholkham2420 9 месяцев назад

You might find the summer quite hot , temperatures often go over 40deg for several weeks and even early October it was 35deg every day.

@matthewraden5210 9 месяцев назад

The weather is good except in the summer, when it is unbearably hot! Most locals cope by escaping to the beaches en el Puerto de Santa María.

@harmlessgrey 9 месяцев назад

Love your videos, they contain exactly the kind of information I need as I slow-travel through Europe. The TP-flushing issue is a deal breaker for me, as is the heat.

@sunnyla2835 6 месяцев назад

I'm wondering what monthly rents might be for a small studio or some such

@davidchilton4301 9 месяцев назад

Nice video. El Corte Ingles is a Spanish department store chain that also includes a grocery store in the basement. They are all around Spain and have branches in Lisbon & Porto as well.

@AmeliaAndJP 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the info!

@lucchese20 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the great video. Visited Seville a few times and agree with your observations. ❤🇪🇸 BTW-How do you feel about graffiti (in Portugal, Spain or anywhere)? At first it didn’t bother me but when my better half pointed it out, it kinda bugged me. Not so concerned about the “crime” aspect-more the “lack of maintenance” aspect that’s annoying. Cheers. 👋🏻

@ryanferguson9249 9 месяцев назад

They probably just figure people will do it again, so they don’t bother.

@carlotasaavedra7953 5 месяцев назад

there are some graffitis on purpose, but the "illegal" ones are erased, as in every place in the world

@elisabethmiller8335 9 месяцев назад

Gorgeous City! Thanks!

@cindyk3076 9 месяцев назад

It looks like a great place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there. It's beautiful and I love the architecture, the food looked delicious!

@carlotasaavedra7953 5 месяцев назад

your loss darling

@MrPablotee 9 месяцев назад

Interesting to hear that Seville is so bike friendly- that is a big plus for me. El Corte Ingles is a department store chain in Spain. They are great- more like how the really comprehensive department stores used to be in the states.

@keyesnm 9 месяцев назад

I loved your video and love all of them..i would only comment that Andalusians are known to be very friendly and was surprised your comments on friendliness. I found Sevilla to be extremely friendly.... but agree on everything else. I would suggest you go to Malaga to compare.

@izzman66 7 месяцев назад

I love Sevilla! Gracias! Great video.

@japeri171 9 месяцев назад

There are two places in Europe that I would definitely visit,if I had the means:Andalusia and Southern Italy.

@meylingsanford8522 9 месяцев назад

Indeed Sevilla is a beautiful city but summers are out of this world for heat.

@stephs17 9 месяцев назад

I hope you go to Malaga on your scouting trip. I was in Sevilla for a month last year, it was okay. Loved learning about the history though.

@CumbiaDancer5678 9 месяцев назад

Oooohhhh, I loved Seville & was really looking at retiring there. Unfortunately, during my research I discovered that this part of Spain gets insanely hot in the summers, 35° Celsius is where the heat starts. It gets up to 40° & 45° degrees Celsius during the summers. Plus, from what I have read, Spain taxes foreign income and their tax rates start at 19%. Same with Colombia. Humbug!

@AmeliaAndJP 9 месяцев назад

Unfortunately a lot of countries have those high tax rates.

@carlotasaavedra7953 5 месяцев назад

what are you talking about taxes???? come to spain!!1

@beththomas6514 9 месяцев назад

I visited Seville and Granada in late September and loved them both! I enjoyed Seville for the reasons you gave. I hope that you're able to make it to Málaga, which I hear is warm but less hot than Seville in summer.

@warma731 8 месяцев назад

And.. Unfortunately not many people here speak English and sometimes they feel not very comfortable approaching the foreigners..sorry.

@carlotasaavedra7953 5 месяцев назад

there are a lot of people who speaks english

@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook 9 месяцев назад

Spain is not part of G7 so its all GOOD.