This is a bull from Manuel Suárez Jiménez's ranch in Coria del Rio. On August 15, 1848, it was presented to the public in a fight… with a lion brought from the Atlas Mountains specifically for this encounter. Although rare at that time, fights between bulls and big cats had existed since ancient times…
I grew up in the 1980s in Montpezat, a small village around Nîmes in France. Bulls and horses have always been part of my life. It is my culture. My passion. SInce ever.In 2012, a moment of calm in my professional life allowed me to come here, to Gerena, to experience the toro. Through friendships and acquaintances, who know each […]
Jonathan was born in Nîmes into a family well-known in the local bullfighting world. His father owned the famous bullfighting bar, Le 421. At the age of 11, he joined the French bullfighting center with the ambition of becoming a matador. He achieved this on May 11, 2005, receiving his alternative from Fernando Cepeda in the Nîmes arena. […]
I grew up in the 80s in Montpezat, a small village near Nîmes. Bulls and horses have always been a part of my life. It's my culture. My passion. Always has been. In 2012, a lull in my professional life allowed me to come here to Gerena and experience bullfighting. Through friendships and […]
Cortijos When you leave Seville heading towards the countryside, the landscape changes quickly. The white facades give way to horizons of holm oaks, pastures, and fields. In the middle of this space, a group of low, solid, whitewashed buildings sometimes appears: the cortijo. It is one of the most emblematic features of rural Andalusia. […]
A cultural approach for those curious about history and traditions. You're in Seville, and you hear about bullfighting everywhere: on the azulejos tiles, in street names, in bar conversations. Yet, the idea of attending a bullfight makes you uneasy. Good news: you can understand this tradition without ever sitting in an arena. A […]
In the context of chivalric bullfighting, the riders were aristocrats. Bullfighting was a way to demonstrate one's superiority, both in terms of courage and economic and political power, if only through the lavish displays of wealth and resources involved in their appearances. When these lords retired, the lackeys and other matatoros found themselves without employment. They decided to […]
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Half-day excursion from Seville: Why choose to visit a ganadería? You're in Seville for just two or three days. Your schedule is like an obstacle course between the cathedral, the Alcázar, the Triana district, and that restaurant that's been recommended to you three times. What if just one morning could offer you an experience that 90% […]
From the 9th century onwards, texts (1) mention equestrian games intertwined with popular celebrations. These games and spectacles revolved around the toros de vida (bulls of life) and the toros de muerte (bulls of death). The toro de vida was intended for the people on foot. The aim was to manage to touch the animal despite its attacks. Although chaos reigned in […]
You have booked, or are thinking of booking, your visit to Campo Bravo and are now wondering how to get to our estate from the center of Seville? Good news: several options are available, each with its own advantages depending on your budget, schedule, and desire for independence. Here is all the information you need! By car: the […]
Bullfighting is one of the many spectacles and games that can be grouped under the term "bullfighting." While modern bullfighting is a relatively recent phenomenon in historical terms, humankind's fascination with the bull is immemorial. The most passionate among us, bullfighting enthusiasts, trace the earliest bullfighting depictions back to cave paintings […]
What to do in Seville off the beaten path: 5 unique experiences less than an hour from the city. Seville, with the Giralda, the Alcázar, and the narrow streets of Santa Cruz, attracts millions of visitors every year. But between the endless queues and the competition for "Instagrammable" photo spots, it's difficult to have a truly authentic experience. [Good...]
As part of their report on "Carmen's Seville," TF1 journalists visited the Campo Bravo. Here is the full report (Campo Bravo at 7:56): https://www.tf1info.fr/voyages/videos/video-zoom-dans-les-pas-de-carmen-81209-2461277.html
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