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Sevilla

Tapas streets, markets & Las Setas

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Sevilla is one of the most rewarding places to explore, and this local guide brings together the best things to do, where to eat and where to stay in one place. Highlights include Plaza de la Encarnacion (Las Setas), Mercado de la Calle Feria and Mercadillo El Jueves. Food lovers should not miss Calle Mateos Gago and Bodega Santa Cruz. Below you will find 15 hand-picked local recommendations across sights, restaurants, hotels and tours, which you can filter by category and budget to plan the perfect trip, whether you have a weekend or a week.

Sevilla at a glance

  • Ideal stay: 2 to 3 days
  • Best time to visit: spring and autumn
  • Highlights: Plaza de la Encarnacion (Las Setas) and Mercado de la Calle Feria
  • Where to stay: Triana and Santa Cruz
  • Local picks: 15 hand-chosen recommendations
  • Getting around: walkable, plus easy public transport

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Centro

Bar Casa Morales

A convivial, deeply local tapas house pouring from giant wine vats since 1850.
★ 4.4
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Santa Cruz

Bodega Santa Cruz

A packed, cheap-and-cheerful tapas bar by the cathedral, known as Las Columnas.
★ 4.5
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Santa Cruz

Calle Mateos Gago

The most famous tapas street in Seville, a short stroll from the Cathedral and Alcazar – lined with tapas bars, each with its own speciality, good quality and not pricey, best washed down with Andalusian wine. Tip: start at Bodega Santa Cruz.
★ 4.6
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Centro

Calle Sierpes

A cosy old pedestrian shopping street in the heart of Seville, beside Calle Tetuan, lined with a wide range of shops plus bars and restaurants – from jewellers to Spanish and international stores. Tip: stop for sweets at Confiteria La Campana at the top.
★ 4.5
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Centro

Calle Tetuan

Seville’s unavoidable central shopping street – the big fashion and accessory brands (Zara, H&M, Bershka, Stradivarius, Pull&Bear, Adidas and more), with bars and restaurants mixed in. Tip: film, music and comic fans should check out the graphic-tee shop Pampling.
★ 4.4
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Triana

Flamenco Show in Seville

An intimate evening of live flamenco in its Andalusian heartland.
★ 4.6
$$
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San Julian (Casco Antiguo)

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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Santa Cruz

Hotel Casa 1800 Sevilla

A restored 1864 mansion-palace with a cathedral-view rooftop terrace.
★ 4.7
$$$
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Santa Cruz

Hotel Dona Maria

A classic hotel steps from the cathedral with a rooftop pool and Giralda views.
★ 4.5
$$
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Calle Feria

Mercadillo El Jueves

Seville’s oldest outdoor market, held every Thursday on Calle Feria – a browse of antiques and nostalgia: old cameras, vinyl, books, enamel pins and clothes. Tip: look for the stall selling all kinds of sunglasses for €1.
★ 4.5
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Feria

Mercado de la Calle Feria

Seville’s beloved everyday food market – fresh fish, fruit, veg and drinks, plus cheap tapas and a warm local buzz. A great spot to ‘tapear’, practise your Spanish and meet locals. Tip: the wines are very cheap.
★ 4.5
$
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Centro

Metropol Parasol

The vast timber Setas offering rooftop walkways over the old town.
★ 4.5
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Centro (Plaza del Salvador)

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.
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Centro

Plaza de Espana

The semicircular showpiece plaza of tiled alcoves, bridges and canals.
★ 4.8
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Centro

Plaza de la Encarnacion (Las Setas)

Locally nicknamed ‘Las Setas’ (the mushrooms), the giant undulating wooden Metropol Parasol shades Plaza de la Encarnacion. Buy an affordable ticket to walk the rooftop for a sweeping panorama of Seville – the Giralda, cathedral and Torre Sevilla – with a café at the top and an archaeological museum below.
★ 4.6
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Santa Cruz

Royal Alcazar of Seville

A dazzling Mudejar royal palace of tiled courtyards and lush gardens.
★ 4.8
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Santa Cruz

Taberna Peregil

A historic local favourite famed for its house orange wine and generous tapas.
★ 4.5
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San Vicente / Museo

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.
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Sevilla travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Sevilla?

Two to three days is enough to enjoy the highlights of Sevilla at a relaxed pace.

Where is the best area to stay in Sevilla?

Stay central and walkable to the main sights for a first visit.

What are the best things to do in Sevilla?

Browse the local picks above, from top sights and museums to where to eat and stay. Or read our best things to do in Sevilla guide.

What is the best time to visit Sevilla?

Spring and autumn usually bring the most comfortable weather and thinner crowds, though Sevilla is worth visiting year-round.

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