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Sevilla's Isabel II (Triana) Bridge taken from the West Bank

Sevilla’s Guadalquivir River – Hunting cool breezes

December 13, 2012 By Jan Robinson 24 Comments

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Sevilla's West Bank taken from Isabel II bridge (Triana Bridge)

Guadalquivir River begins life in the Sierra de Cazorla  near the east coast of Spain and enters the Gulf of Cadiz through marshy lowlands some 657 kilometers later.  The marshy lowlands are said to hide the hidden city of Tartessos believed to be covered in silt.

Sevilla's West Bank

The west bank is a popular place to appreciate the cool of evening.  Seafood restaurants abound and waiters carry trays laden with drinks and seafood across the riverside street to patrons on the riverbank.

Sevilla's West Bank from Beneath the bridge

A favourite haunt of fishermen beneath the bridge, and a wonderful place to avoid the sun.

Sevilla's Isabel II (Triana) Bridge taken from the West Bank

This riverside walk provided a good place to jump into the river – I wished I had worn bathers.

Sevilla's East Bank

 

Torre del Oro on the East Bank

In the centre of this photo is the Torre del Oro, a watchtower built in the first third of the Thirteenth Century to control access to Sevilla by the river.  Also used as a prison in the middle ages, it’s name in English Gold Tower refers to the gold shine it reflects in the river.  The mortar, lime and pressed hay used in it’s construction are thought to  be the reason for the projected gold image.  Within the last two centuries it survived a move to tear it down to widen the road and in 1868 it was put up for sale as scrap.  The locals protested vehemently and this is another case where the Andalucian people have saved a beloved building.

Sevilla, 12/5/12 at 7.45 p.m.

We walked across and beside the river in the hope of finding cool breezes, but they were few and  42 degrees at 7.45 p.m. was stifling.  Locals we spoke to said this weather was totally unexpected and it was not usually this hot for at least another six weeks.  How often do you hear that when travelling?

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Jan Robinson writes about travel on her Budget Travel Talk blog. A solo traveller in her teens, for the last 40 years Jan has travelled through Australia, Asia, Europe, Turkey and New Zealand with her husband. They specialise in road trips, caravanning and Independent travel without spending a fortune. Her favourite destination is Turkey and she is currently dreaming of Myanmar and Mexico.

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  1. Tonya @ The Traveling Praters

    December 13, 2012 at 11:15 am

    Along the river looks like the perfect place to spend a few hours relaxing and people watching. The watchtower looks like it would be fun to explore. Is it open for tours or has it been too neglected?

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    • Jan

      December 13, 2012 at 12:26 pm

      The tower has been restored and is a Naval Museum, so it can be explored:)

      Reply
  2. Lisa

    December 13, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    I would love to be walking along the river and enjoying some lovely Spanish weather right about now! Your photos are lovely!

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  3. Leigh

    December 13, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    It was bloody hot when we were there too – and that was in mid November. I can certainly appreciate looking for cool breezes. We looked for shade in some of the big city parks.

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    • Jan

      December 13, 2012 at 3:21 pm

      Yes we did the park thing as well Leigh. Our lodings had no fan or A/C either, so I lay with my back up against the white washed wall which was thick and cool.

      Reply
  4. Mary @ The World Is A Book

    December 13, 2012 at 5:56 pm

    Beautiful pictures! This looks like such a pleasant walk and with plenty of stops along the way to keep one occupied. How interesting about Tartesso – will need to read more about it now.

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    • Jan

      December 13, 2012 at 6:37 pm

      Thanks Mary – wouldn’t it be fantastic if they actually found Tartesso?

      Reply
  5. Muza-chan

    December 13, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    Beautiful photos 🙂

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    • Jan

      December 13, 2012 at 8:38 pm

      Why thank you Muza-chan 🙂

      Reply
  6. InsideJourneys

    December 13, 2012 at 10:28 pm

    It’s such a pretty river. Hope the waiters get an extra tip for taking trays across to the riverbank.

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    • Jan

      December 14, 2012 at 8:49 am

      A beautiful river for sure. We had a softdrink and I cannot remember how much we tipped.

      Reply
  7. jenny@atasteoftravel

    December 14, 2012 at 12:46 am

    What a gorgeous walk though I’m not sure about doing it in the 42C heat! This is one thing I missed doing in Seville but it is such a beautiful city, I’m sure we’ll be back there one day!

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    • Jan

      December 14, 2012 at 8:53 am

      The heat was extreme – dry though like in Perth – but still it was exhausting. I would love to go back when the weather was milder.

      Reply
  8. Jackie Smith

    December 14, 2012 at 1:15 am

    We laughed at the number of times we were told they were having “Indian Summers” in Italy and Slovenia this year. . .thought that was something we only had in the Western U.S.!

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    • Jan

      December 14, 2012 at 8:54 am

      Jackie I really think the world’s weather is changing and rapidly.

      Reply
  9. Nancie

    December 16, 2012 at 9:27 am

    Your photos bring back memories of my time in Sevilla last year. If you want cool, visit in February! I want to go back when it’s a little warmer.

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    • Jan

      December 16, 2012 at 9:44 am

      Ha Ha, I’ll keep that in mind for next time Nancie.

      Reply
  10. Michele @ Malaysian Meanders

    December 16, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    That’s really hot. Perhaps it’s good you weren’t there in 6 weeks in case if it just got hotter. I really like the Torre del Oro and that it’s escaped destruction so many times.

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    • Jan

      December 16, 2012 at 7:16 pm

      Thank goodness these old buildings managed to survive 🙂

      Reply
  11. Jan

    December 13, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    Thanks Lisa, I am sure you are thinking that you would love the hot weather while you are experiencing the cold of winter, but I can assure you that it was far TOO hot in Sevilla, especially to be walking:)

    Reply

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