Guidebook for Sevilla
Food Scene
At the heart of Triana this bar is at the top of my list. Great quality and service but go early (before 9:00) if you don’t want to queue. Recom: ‘rosada al limón con pimientitos’ & ‘bacalao dorado'.
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Blanca Paloma
49 C. San JacintoAt the heart of Triana this bar is at the top of my list. Great quality and service but go early (before 9:00) if you don’t want to queue. Recom: ‘rosada al limón con pimientitos’ & ‘bacalao dorado'.
[TAPAS] It is not very pintoresque but with some excellent tapas. Recommendations: The ‘paella’ (which can be served in tapas), the 'Spanish tortilla with sauce' and the selection of fried fish.
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Casa Manolo León
8 C/ Guadalquivir[TAPAS] It is not very pintoresque but with some excellent tapas. Recommendations: The ‘paella’ (which can be served in tapas), the 'Spanish tortilla with sauce' and the selection of fried fish.
One of the top places to have tapas in Seville and definitely the best in ‘Alameda de Hercules’ area. Recommendations: Everything. My Top3: ‘Verdura en tempura', ‘Risotto 4 quesos’ & ‘Tataki de atún’.
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Dúo Tapas
10 C. CalatravaOne of the top places to have tapas in Seville and definitely the best in ‘Alameda de Hercules’ area. Recommendations: Everything. My Top3: ‘Verdura en tempura', ‘Risotto 4 quesos’ & ‘Tataki de atún’.
A different approach to Seville tapas bar as it is an Asian & Peruvian fusion. Booking highly recommended. Recommendations: the selection of ‘nigiris’ and the ‘capirotes de gambas’.
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Nazca
6 C. CalatravaA different approach to Seville tapas bar as it is an Asian & Peruvian fusion. Booking highly recommended. Recommendations: the selection of ‘nigiris’ and the ‘capirotes de gambas’.
[RESTAURANT - Italian] Perfect to enjoy a romantic dinner due to its amazing location (former Arab baths). Recommendations: ‘Ensalada de Endivias’, pasta or pizza (Main) and 'Profiteroles' (Dessert).
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Restaurante San Marco
5 C. Santo Domingo de la Calzada[RESTAURANT - Italian] Perfect to enjoy a romantic dinner due to its amazing location (former Arab baths). Recommendations: ‘Ensalada de Endivias’, pasta or pizza (Main) and 'Profiteroles' (Dessert).
Very close to the apartment, the food is great and the service responsive and friendly (Standing only though). Recommendations: ‘Pajarito’, ‘Lomo especial’ & ‘Montado de pringá’. [Thursdays - CLOSED]
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Casa Ruperto
2 Av. Santa CeciliaVery close to the apartment, the food is great and the service responsive and friendly (Standing only though). Recommendations: ‘Pajarito’, ‘Lomo especial’ & ‘Montado de pringá’. [Thursdays - CLOSED]
Drinks & Nightlife
Very central place with delicious cocktails for a reasonable price. There isn’t a wide variety but they serve classics (such as margarita, mojito or cosmopolitan) in a very original way.
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The Second Room
19 C. de PlacentinesVery central place with delicious cocktails for a reasonable price. There isn’t a wide variety but they serve classics (such as margarita, mojito or cosmopolitan) in a very original way.
[COCKTAILS - 'GIGANTE BAR'] Situated in the Alameda area (great for breakfast too). After lunch this place changes and starts serving homemade cocktails with a nice selection of gins, vodkas and rums.
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Alameda de Hércules, 17
17 Alameda de Hércules[COCKTAILS - 'GIGANTE BAR'] Situated in the Alameda area (great for breakfast too). After lunch this place changes and starts serving homemade cocktails with a nice selection of gins, vodkas and rums.
[COCKTAILS - 'EMBARCADERO'] My favourite spot in Triana. Keep your eyes open or you will miss the entrance door (very small). The view of the other side of Seville from the River’s bank is amazing.
Calle Betis, 69
69 Calle Betis[COCKTAILS - 'EMBARCADERO'] My favourite spot in Triana. Keep your eyes open or you will miss the entrance door (very small). The view of the other side of Seville from the River’s bank is amazing.
[FLAMENCO] A very lively place, with a terrace overlooking the river. Customers are free to play guitar and sing. Although not very big it has a really nice buzz and a good selection of drinks.
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Calle Pagés del Corro, 74
74 Calle Pagés del Corro[FLAMENCO] A very lively place, with a terrace overlooking the river. Customers are free to play guitar and sing. Although not very big it has a really nice buzz and a good selection of drinks.
Entertainment & Activities
[AMUSEMENT PARK] A nice escape from the more historical sights on hot days (WATER attractions). It's very popular with locals but a bit outdated and pricey. Still great fun for kids and adults though.
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Isiqithi Esilindelekileyo
[AMUSEMENT PARK] A nice escape from the more historical sights on hot days (WATER attractions). It's very popular with locals but a bit outdated and pricey. Still great fun for kids and adults though.
Open space perfect for an evening's stroll. The area is surrounded by tapas bars and restaurants of differing quality and cuisines. Your taste buds will thank you, your waistband won't!
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Alameda de Hércules (Trajano)
Open space perfect for an evening's stroll. The area is surrounded by tapas bars and restaurants of differing quality and cuisines. Your taste buds will thank you, your waistband won't!
Bordered by 'Plaza de España', you can walk through the park and stop off by the fountains or the bird's island. Set aside some time for a visit, you won't regret it!
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IPaki leMaria Luisa
s/n P.º de las DeliciasBordered by 'Plaza de España', you can walk through the park and stop off by the fountains or the bird's island. Set aside some time for a visit, you won't regret it!
Everything Else
Av. Santa Cecilia, 13
[SUPERMARKET] Supermercado EL JAMÓN
Calle Esperanza de Triana, 39
39 Calle Esperanza de Triana[SUPERMARKET] Supermercado DIA
Lidl
53 C. Esperanza de Triana[SUPERMARKET] Supermercado LIDL
Calle San Jacinto, 55
55 Calle San Jacinto[SUPERMARKET] Supermercado MAS
Arts & Culture
[FLAMENCO] Similar style to "Tablao de los Gallos". Both with a very reliable level of performances. The guitar playing is fantastic and the dancers are amazing, dancing with passion and emotion.
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Tablao Flamenco El Arenal
7 C. Rodo[FLAMENCO] Similar style to "Tablao de los Gallos". Both with a very reliable level of performances. The guitar playing is fantastic and the dancers are amazing, dancing with passion and emotion.
[FLAMENCO] This is the #1 destination for all the major large tour operators. Not all that authentic but a BIG production. The performance is incredible but pricey (35€ ticket + 1 drink).
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Los Gallos Tablao Flamenco
11 Pl. de Sta Cruz[FLAMENCO] This is the #1 destination for all the major large tour operators. Not all that authentic but a BIG production. The performance is incredible but pricey (35€ ticket + 1 drink).
[FLAMENCO] (Non-organised Show). This is a local bar and the entertainment is spontaneous and different every night. Anselma, the owner of the bar is quite a character. Go after 23h (no entrance fee).
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Casa Anselma
49 C. Pagés del Corro[FLAMENCO] (Non-organised Show). This is a local bar and the entertainment is spontaneous and different every night. Anselma, the owner of the bar is quite a character. Go after 23h (no entrance fee).
The art collection (heavy on the religious side) is housed in a magnificent building. Manicured courtyards, beautiful painted ceilings and ornate carvings. Very tastefully presented (reasonable fee).
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I-Seville Museum of Fine Arts
9 Pl. del MuseoThe art collection (heavy on the religious side) is housed in a magnificent building. Manicured courtyards, beautiful painted ceilings and ornate carvings. Very tastefully presented (reasonable fee).
Nearby the Maria Luisa Park this beautiful, classic theater was built for the 1929 Exposition. Named after a Spanish famous playwright and poet the building itself is worth a visit.
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Itheater Lope De Vega
s/n Av. de María LuisaNearby the Maria Luisa Park this beautiful, classic theater was built for the 1929 Exposition. Named after a Spanish famous playwright and poet the building itself is worth a visit.
If you want to see and learn more about Flamenco, go to this interactive museum. Presenting the history, explaining the styles and understanding the meaning. Daily shows complete the picture.
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I-Museum yaseFlamenco Dance
3 C. Manuel Rojas MarcosIf you want to see and learn more about Flamenco, go to this interactive museum. Presenting the history, explaining the styles and understanding the meaning. Daily shows complete the picture.
A nice exhibit of old local everyday tools, furniture, ceramics and household items displayed didactically. One of the most beautiful NeoMudejar buildings in Seville (designed by Anibal González too).
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Museum of Popular Arts And Traditions, Sevilla
3 Pl. AméricaA nice exhibit of old local everyday tools, furniture, ceramics and household items displayed didactically. One of the most beautiful NeoMudejar buildings in Seville (designed by Anibal González too).
Immense and beautifully displayed collection of artifacts from the Neolithic through the Roman period. If you are into archeology plan to spend some time here looking at these beautiful pieces.
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Iziko lezokuhlalakahle ze-Archaeological ze-Sevilla
s/n Pl. AméricaImmense and beautifully displayed collection of artifacts from the Neolithic through the Roman period. If you are into archeology plan to spend some time here looking at these beautiful pieces.
A place to visit if you are the least interested in travelling in the footsteps of Hemingway or Picasso. Good tour with very nice guides that will give you an insight in this ancient tradition.
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Plaza de toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla
12 P.º de Cristóbal ColónA place to visit if you are the least interested in travelling in the footsteps of Hemingway or Picasso. Good tour with very nice guides that will give you an insight in this ancient tradition.
Sightseeing
While the church itself is stunning, it's the treasury and details that will blow you away. The Madonna is used for the Easter parades and holds a special place in the hearts of the Seville people.
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Basílica de la Macarena
3 C. BécquerWhile the church itself is stunning, it's the treasury and details that will blow you away. The Madonna is used for the Easter parades and holds a special place in the hearts of the Seville people.
Impressive building worth visiting (walking around) if you are in the area. The façade is remarkable and it used to be a Hospital. Nowadays, it hosts the Parlament of Andalucia.
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Andalusian Parliament
s/n C. San Juan de RiberaImpressive building worth visiting (walking around) if you are in the area. The façade is remarkable and it used to be a Hospital. Nowadays, it hosts the Parlament of Andalucia.
Perhaps it does not fit that much in the old town architectural style. However, if you are looking for a good vista of Seville don't hesitate to go up. Highly recommended in the sunset!
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Las Setas De Sevilla
s/n Pl. de la EncarnaciónPerhaps it does not fit that much in the old town architectural style. However, if you are looking for a good vista of Seville don't hesitate to go up. Highly recommended in the sunset!
This beautiful little church was built between 1759 and 1815 as a sailors' chapel. See the striking statue of the Esperanza de Triana-The Virgin of Hope. There is a striking statue of Christ as well.
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Hermandad De La Esperanza De Triana
53 C. PurezaThis beautiful little church was built between 1759 and 1815 as a sailors' chapel. See the striking statue of the Esperanza de Triana-The Virgin of Hope. There is a striking statue of Christ as well.
Everyone goes to Plaza de España and misses this gem. The square, work of Aníbal González is part of the artistic urban site created for the IberoAmerican Exhibition in 1929.
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Plaza América
Plaza AméricaEveryone goes to Plaza de España and misses this gem. The square, work of Aníbal González is part of the artistic urban site created for the IberoAmerican Exhibition in 1929.
A must visit. An amazing palace surrounded by gardens. The cost for renting a boat for 4 persons (duration about 30 minutes) was only 5 euro! You had the feeling that you live in a past era.
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Plaza de Espana
A must visit. An amazing palace surrounded by gardens. The cost for renting a boat for 4 persons (duration about 30 minutes) was only 5 euro! You had the feeling that you live in a past era.
The church is a vivid example of the Baroque style. The icons and paintings are wonderful. It is worth a guided tour or audio tour (2 to 3€) to have a better idea of the history behind the art works.
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El Divino Salvador
3 Pl. del SalvadorThe church is a vivid example of the Baroque style. The icons and paintings are wonderful. It is worth a guided tour or audio tour (2 to 3€) to have a better idea of the history behind the art works.
A privately owned Moorish villa, with Roman/Greco sculptures and beautiful Moorish tiles and wall decorations. Extremely well presented and similar to the Alcazar in atmosphere but on a smaller scale.
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Indlu kaPilate
1 Pl. de PilatosA privately owned Moorish villa, with Roman/Greco sculptures and beautiful Moorish tiles and wall decorations. Extremely well presented and similar to the Alcazar in atmosphere but on a smaller scale.
Like going back in time. Maze of narrow, cultural streets. Wonderful area to get lost in for a couple of hours, to see the old cobblestone streets, gift and art shops. A lovely stroll.
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Santa Cruz, Seville
Like going back in time. Maze of narrow, cultural streets. Wonderful area to get lost in for a couple of hours, to see the old cobblestone streets, gift and art shops. A lovely stroll.
A real architectural gem. You can spend hours walking around the gardens. Don't miss the water organ in the garden! Prepare to spend at least a few hours wandering around... it's worth it!
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I-Alcázar yaseRoyal e-Seville
s/n Patio de BanderasA real architectural gem. You can spend hours walking around the gardens. Don't miss the water organ in the garden! Prepare to spend at least a few hours wandering around... it's worth it!
This is the largest church by airvolume in the World (see Guinness World records). Visiting Sevilla it is a must to go inside this fantastic Gothic cathedral. Take your time, and enjoy the interior.
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Ikhethidrali yase-Sevilla
s/n Av. de la ConstituciónThis is the largest church by airvolume in the World (see Guinness World records). Visiting Sevilla it is a must to go inside this fantastic Gothic cathedral. Take your time, and enjoy the interior.
If you get a ticket for the cathedral you can enter the Giralda as well. 36 Floors to the top but certainly worth the climb. What a View. Just Beautiful!
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La Giralda
s/n Av. de la ConstituciónIf you get a ticket for the cathedral you can enter the Giralda as well. 36 Floors to the top but certainly worth the climb. What a View. Just Beautiful!
A defensive tower built in the 13th century, almost at the end of the Moslem period. Today is the home of the city naval museum. It has a good view but there are better (Giralda, Metropol Parasol).
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Torre del Oro
s/n Paseo de Cristóbal ColónA defensive tower built in the 13th century, almost at the end of the Moslem period. Today is the home of the city naval museum. It has a good view but there are better (Giralda, Metropol Parasol).