Sundown in Seville.

As darkness fell, and sunbathing was no longer an option, we headed out into the streets of Seville to see what we could find.

Seville is a sprawling metropolis that is a fantastic mix of modern and old. 

Traditional buildings covered in beautiful Spanish tiles juxtapose contemporary structures and shopping districts. Even more evident at night, with a gentle golden glow bathing the older buildings, and bright colours lighting up the more modern structures. 

As we walked through the streets, the air was a warm 23 degrees, and people filled the pathways, enjoying large glasses of vino and freshly cooked tapas.

We decided we needed to join in on some of the action and headed down to the riverside to a part of Seville that we had been told we simply had to visit; Triana.

Triana is located on the other side of the Guadalquivir river, adjacent to the busy city. Originally a Roman settlement, Triana was ruled by the moors and acted as the seat of the Spanish Inquisition for over 300 years, before being the area that was settled by the Romani Gypsies and artisans of Andalusia. It's creative heritage has seen the area thrive, and because of the artisans in the area, it is the home of those classic beautiful Spanish tiles that decorate the houses and streets of all towns across Southern Spain.

Although technically part of the city of Seville, Triana's long and distinct history of its own has left the district with its own character, which you feel as soon as you cross the bridge that separates this quirky little haven from the rest of the city.

It was late when we arrived at Triana, but non the less the district was bright and lively, with a mix of students and locals filling the tables lining the streets. We settled down to a few glasses of red wine and a tapas or two, while taking in the gorgeous colour of the tiles that cover the outside of all of the buildings up and down the streets.

As the bars began to wind down for the night, we strolled along the waterfront and crossed another bridge that spans the river. With quaint Triana tucked behind us, we looked over the waters to the grand city in front, and prepared to explore it all in the morning.