Travelling SOLO (BUT NOT ALONE) FOR THE FIRST TIME.

I would not have had this experience if I had stayed in a Hotel by myself, I would highly recommend this to anyone travelling solo as I did.

I stayed at Maria's from the 1st to 23rd Septemberand from the moment that I arrived at Maria's home I knew that I had made the right choice. Maria made me feel so welcome and I was invited to tapas and drinks with a few other guests who were there at the time - including Felipe! it felt as though we had all known each other for years instead of a few hours.
The house at 26 Calle Povinier is fantastic but I want to talk about the EXPERIENCE I had staying with Maria and her children, Loreto, America and young Rafa and the many guests who came to stay for a day or two or more.
Breakfast on the patio at Maria's for 5 euro per person - pancakes, fresh bread and home made jam, eggs - sunny side up or down or scrambled, a coffee or two enough to keep you going until lunch time - great value - but add to this meeting new people almost every day, people from England, Ireland, USA, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Greece, China, Korea, India, Indonesia and more, ages varying from 20 something to 70 something (that was me). This I found to be the greatest experience of my stay in Seville. Everyone (mostly) relaxed and happy and willing to talk to strangers and share their experiences, some with very limited English, I say this kindly as I do not speak another language myself, but most having something to share. I remember that the first questions were always Where do you come from? How long are you staying?
Travelling alone for the first time at the age of 72 was not an easy decision to make but it is one that I will always remember as the best decision I have made in a long time.
On many occasions I had lunch/dinner at 3pm with Maria and her family and also young Maureen who came to stay for a while-what fun we had and so much laughter! This was really special.
If you have ever considered a 'slow' holiday as I did then a place like Maria's is ideal. I had time to explore on my own each and every day finding something new to see in delightful Sevilla. Walks by the river or across the road to Marie Luisa Park or the Plaza D'Espania or a longer stroll to the Cathedral and Al Cazar or to the City Centre. I walked everywhere and it was delightful.
I would highly recommend 26 Povinier and Maria for your next holiday in Spain, I promise you won't be sorry as Maria's hospitality and willingness to fulfil your requests are without a doubt fantastic.
Thank you so much Maria, I will never forget you.