Monday 16 February

It was quiet at breakfast. We planned a visit to the Alcazar Real or royal palace. There was a long queue for tickets.

Queuing for tickets to the Alcazar palace and gardens

Inside we saw the central courtyard, the former royal bedrooms and the beautiful ceilings and arches. It was built by Pedro I, the Cruel, in the 14th century. We had coffee there and then explored the gardens with many fountains, orange trees and ponds.


Then we had lunch nearby at Rayuela, before booking up for a flamenco night tonight.

The beautiful arcades and arches of the royal palace

We had a quick drink in the hotel where David and Cheri met up with Jess, their former employee, and her parents. We got taxis to El Palacio Andaluz. We got seats by the stage and drinks for the one and a half hour show of flamenco dances and routines from Carmen. It was very exciting.

Flamenco dancing show - we had front row seats

After the show we had trouble finding a table for nine at a tapas bar but ended up eating outside with a heater. The food was cheap and quite good, with quick service. We took a taxi back.