La Verdecita – chic holiday rental in Seville’s old quarter.
Just back from a fab weekend in Sevilla; staying at ‘La Verdecita’, an historic, stylish courtyard house, evocative of a North African riad. It’s tucked away down an almost hidden alley in the ancient Santa Cruz district. Styling is understated luxury; handmade floor tiles from Morocco, authentic Tadelakt plasterwork, and a calming palette of earthy tones and gentle green. Fabulous …
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