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Moda re-

Right on Plaza del Salvador beside the baroque church, Moda re- is a bright secondhand clothing store that looks like any modern vintage boutique – until you read the labels. Why it matters: it is a social-insertion project of Caritas Diocesana de Sevilla (run through its Bioalverde enterprise) that gives collected clothing a second life and creates jobs for people at risk of social exclusion across the province. Prices are low, the stock turns over constantly, and it is one of the easiest ways to shop sustainably in the very center of Seville. Tip: combine a browse with a pre-lunch vermouth on the plaza steps outside, a beloved local ritual.

Tienda Oxfam Intermon

A five-minute walk from the Museo de Bellas Artes, this small shop on Calle Banos stocks fair-trade coffee, chocolate, textiles and crafts made by producer cooperatives across Latin America, Africa and Asia. Why it matters: it is run by the nonprofit Oxfam Intermon and staffed largely by volunteers, so purchases channel money to small-scale producers paid under fair-trade terms rather than to middlemen. The fair-trade coffee and chocolate make easy, packable gifts, and the handmade jewelry and scarves beat anything in the souvenir shops around the cathedral. Tip: because it is volunteer-run, hours can shift – call 954 227 840 before making a special trip.

Gallo Rojo

Part cultural factory, part neighborhood living room, Gallo Rojo fills a former convent-area warehouse in San Julian with jazz jams, art shows, coworking desks and craft beer from its own label, Abril. Why it matters: it is run by Tertulia, an Andalusian cooperative that programs culture horizontally and democratically, keeping most concerts free entry with a pay-what-you-can hat for the musicians. Come on a Tuesday for the Jam-Tonic session or Sunday for Hot Club Sevilla’s gypsy swing, and order the house Abril beer. Tip: shows fill up fast and entry is until capacity, so arrive before the posted start time.

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