Seville Travel Guide

seville is a stunning town that is filled with so much to do! my boyfriend and i were only there for two days, and are already planning our trip back. whether you like art, gardens, water activities, good food, or just enjoying the company of spanish speaking locals, seville is the right spot for you.

the moment we got off the airplane, the people there were already so friendly and accommodating. a woman that was on our bus from the airport stayed with us until our stop just to make sure we knew where we were going (& may i note that she spoke no english, and we spoke no spanish). she wasn’t the only one with this kind of hospitality, though. everyone was beyond nice and helpful, and although there was without a doubt a language barrier, it shouldn’t dissuade you from visiting.

STAY

we stayed in an airbnb linked here. it was super cute, pretty inexpensive, in a great area (macarena district) and the hosts were super accommodating. it was just outside of the hustle and bustle of the touristy areas, and there was a square with nothing but restaurants and bars that locals flocked to after 10pm.

WHAT TO DO

my boyfriend and i have a rule that the first thing we do when we get to a new city is just walk aimlessly. this way, we experience things that aren’t in books or on touristy blogs. in seville, this led us across the bridge and to some really odd sculptures. it seemed like we were by a university, but we weren’t sure. there were cars parked everywhere, but no people to be seen. there was a waterpark and amusement park, but both looked shut down. it felt like a black mirror episode.

Metropol Parasol

besides the sculptures across the bridge, be sure to check out Metropol Parasol. it is right in the middle of the city and serves up some super cool views!

Parque de Maria Luisa

right in the center of the city, there is a massive stunning park that is free to enter. you will see waterfalls, kids playing soccer, tourists wandering and even Plaza de Espana, a gorgeous plaza with gondolas you can ride around the plaza in. not only that, but you can catch some pretty incredible flamenco dancing there as well.

Feria Food Market

this was right where around the corner from where we were staying and it is an awesome spot for some fresh food or even just to look around. a bunch of locals hang out and get drinks around here, so be sure to spend some time in the macarena district.

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WHAT TO EAT

to be completely honest with you, for the most part, i don’t know the names of the restaurants we ate at. fortunately for you, the dishes are pretty standard wherever you go, with each restaurant adding their own little flare.

try to aim for restaurants that have people talking in spanish and drinking (no matter the time of the day). also, steer clear of restaurants that try to sell you on their food with posters or salespeople. you might have to get out of the toursity areas for this, so take some “wrong” turns into narrow alleys and find your diamond in the rough. these places typically have the best food at the lowest prices.

be sure to try churros, paella, all kinds of cheese and meats, calamari, sangria (although not very popular, it is still delicious), patatas bravas, spanish tortilla, caipirinhas, lots and lots of cappuccinos and every other tapa on the menu. don’t be afraid to try something new!

here are some of the restaurants i do recall the names of: la farmacia dulca (coffee), cafe central (bar), blossom (tapas), plaza del pelicano, amorino gelato al naturale, palo santo (sangria, fried eggplant and calamari), plaza del salvador, and plaza de la gaidia

note: even if you go to a restaurant and get drinks, you will be given a little snack, which usually consist of crackers, bread and/or olives.

also note: you do not have to tip in europe, as restaurant and cafe workers make fair wages.

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HOW TO GET AROUND

after getting to the airport, you have to take a bus to the city. the bus system is pretty inexpensive and works well. yet, the city feels so small that it is no chore to walk everywhere. you can also rent a bike or electric scooter to get around.

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seville is one of my favorite places i’ve visited, and cannot wait to come back. soak up the sun for a few hours and while sipping on local wine, or walk until you cant’t anymore looking at everything there is to see.

leave a comment below if i missed anything, or if you have any questions i didn’t answer!