Comments on: Chasing the Legend of Flamenco in Seville at La Carbonería

By: Micki Kosman

Micki Kosman — Tue, 22 May 2018 19:16:32 +0000

In reply to Sarah. Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for letting us know! We've found the new La Carboneria website, and changed the link so it goes to La Carboneria!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 22 May 2018 18:58:35 +0000

In reply to Hitch-Hikers Handbook. Hi, I wanted to let you know that your website link to La Carboneria's website leads to a spam website.

By: Fussen

Fussen — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 10:19:33 +0000

Found it last night! Thanks for the descriptive post. It was lovely to see & what an amazing space the ante-room is!
Cheers.

By: Mary @ Green Global Travel

Mary @ Green Global Travel — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 02:15:34 +0000

Looks like a fun an interesting place to visit. I’m sure Flamenco shows are great! Thanks for sharing.

By: Emma

Emma — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 09:58:24 +0000

I loved visiting La Carbonería when I was in Seville. It might be touristy, but I think it’s the only place with flamenco for free every night, which is important if you’ve only got limited time and budget! I know what you mean about struggling to find the place in those narrow streets, for me it was even more difficult finding my way back home after a few sangrias…

By: Charles Kosman

Charles Kosman — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 18:48:54 +0000

That’s an interesting perspective Azahar. Sometimes as tourists in a city it’s hard to discern the truth about a place. All I can say is we enjoyed ourselves and enjoyed the show. The drinks didn’t seem too expensive however we’re not local so I’m sure there are cheaper places in town. It was definitely cheaper than North America so that’s always a good thing in my mind. 😉

The fact we got to enjoy a show without having to pay a cover charge, could come and go as we pleased and spent the evening talking, laughing and being entertained rates it as a win in our mind.

As a Seville expat and expert, what place would you recommend as an alternative that is cheap, kid friendly and puts on a decent flamenco show? We’ll make sure to check it out next time we’re in Seville and can pass it on to anyone who reads this.

By: azahar

azahar — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 16:25:23 +0000

My opinion is that La Carbonería is best left as an “urban legend” that nobody can find. Slapdash performances, overpriced drinks, and what was once (say, 20 year ago) a cool alternative place to see flamenco has sadly turned into a tourist trap. Surprised that the writer said there were only a smattering of tourists there – these days it’s mostly full of young foreign students.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:44:20 +0000

I also thought this place must be an urban legend. My boss when I lived in Spain recommended it to me on a visit to Seville, but I just couldn’t find it – it’s such an easy city to get lost in! Sounds really cool, though, so it’ll definitely be on my list for next time!

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 11:44:21 +0000

It seems like the kind of place that would fit well into a novel. Original decor as well.

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 07:36:13 +0000

Really cool experience and great photos and video. I have heard about this place and it is actually already on my list of things to do in Seville. Can’t wait get there and experience it for myself.