A small florist/garden centre. The mar de flores family-run store is literally on their doorstep: they have opened their front garden to all who wish to peruse the collection of plants they have on offer. All plants are interestingly presented: in shoes, bird cages, teacups, handbags and kettles. Would make the perfect gift for the eco-conscious. Pick up a ready crafted gift, or request a tailor-made arrangement.

Alameda de Hercules, 73
+34(0)954374685
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Christmas has finally arrived in Seville. It is not as sparkly or 'in your face' as a British Christmas scene but is definitely here, with flamenco-style villancicos (carols) are being played from the stands at the Feria del Belén.
It may seem excessive having a whole market dedicated to the nativity scene, but it is here where they do not do things by halves. The feria starts mid November until 23 December, and its 20-odd stands have a range of hand-crafted figurines, buildings, bridges, even a pyramid if you wish. Their nativity scene does not just include the stable and baby Jesus in a crib: it extends to the mountains, the farmlands, rivers, ponds and often proudly takes up a large table in Spanish families' houses.

This year (2011) the market takes place alongside the Archivos de Indias and the Cathedral. Other years it can be found at the Plaza de San Francisco next to the Ayuntamiento.
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A huge and varied range of excellent vintage and reproduction posters (bullfights, feria, football, etc). Framed and unframed at prices from 3 to 300 euros.

Avenida de la Constitucion, opposite the cathedral

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There are plenty of them, and they seem to happen over the weekend. The strangest is the pet market. Wander through Plaza Alfalfa on a Sunday morning and chose a budgie, kitten, lizard or puppy.

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Calle Sierpes and a parallel road Calle Cuna are the main shopping streets. Dozens of shoe and clothing stores line its sides plus High Street names such as Zara and Camper at lower prices than the UK.

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