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This is the most sumptuous Rococo-style church in Seville.

Wrought-iron and other metal pieces that might tempt you include tin lamps from Úbeda, grilles from Arcos de la Frontera and Torredonjimeno, cowbells from Cortegana and locks from Estepona and Cártama.

The “home of ham” produces Spain’s most famous, known as jamón ibérico (cured Iberian ham), jamón serrano (mountain-cured ham) and pata negra , named after the black pigs that forage in the Sierra de Aracena.

A complementary slice of ham laid over the top of a copa (glass) is said to be how the custom of tapa (which literally means “lid”) got started. The finest regional type available is mountain-cured ham, but there is also jamón York (regular ham), as well as other cured pork products, including a local tocino (bacon) and fiambres (cold cuts). These are often served with cheese and bread as a perfect complement.

Established in 1785, this is a storehouse for documents relating to the Spanish colonization of the New World (see Archivo de Indias, La Lonja, Seville).

This district is home to Seville’s adored religious icon, the Virgen de la Macarena. During Semana Santa she is paraded on a silver float.

The “Cathedral of Bullfighting” becomes the focal point when the sporting season opens in April.

Leather goods of all sorts abound. Principal towns of production include Jerez de la Frontera, Almodóvar del Río, Almonte and Ubrique for bags, belts, gloves and jackets. For hand-made shoes try Montoro; for handmade boots, Valverde del Camino, both in Huelva Province. Most traditional are cordovans – embossed and hand-decorated leather pieces from Córdoba.

Aniseed-based liqueurs come primarily from Montilla in Córdoba Province. Other liqueurs include aguardiente from Huelva Province and cazalla from Sevilla Province.

Málaga’s famous sweet wines are made from the Moscatel and Pedro Ximénez grape varieties.