Visiting Seville, Spain
For our honeymoon in October 2022, we booked a very last minute trip to Spain, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t do all my usual research! Here’s where we ate and what we did in Seville, our first stop of three. View our full Spain itinerary here.
Where we ate in Seville
Tapas
I actually found the number of tapas restaurants in Seville very overwhelming, as there are just so many and it’s hard to know which are worth it. These were on my list and/or recommended multiple times, and if we ate there, I’ve added a note.
Bodega Santa Cruz: Was on my list but we never made it. Our tour guide said it was the only tapas spot on this busy street that will be full of locals. Next time!
El Librero Tapas y Quesos: There were no outdoor tables when we walked up so we didn’t get to eat here either.
El Pasaje Tapas: We did eat here, and I made a reservation in advance as it’s a very popular spot! A bit more modern, and the menu includes entrees.
Taberna Belmonte: I enjoyed the food and the vibe here.
El Rinconcillo: This will come up in most searches, as it’s said to be the oldest bar in Seville.
Other
Filo: This is a cute place to enjoy something a bit lighter, such as smoothies and a Greek yogurt bowl. Everything was delicious and fresh. It’s a small space and they were understaffed when we arrived so, have patience.
Bar El Comercio: I went here by myself one morning for churros and chocolate. It was packed, with people standing at tables out front while smoking cigarettes, standing along the bar (which I did), and waiting in line for a table. The staff moved quickly, yelling orders to each other and quickly clearing dirty plates to make room for the constant turnover of customers. I didn’t hear any other English speakers and witnessed many people stop in by themselves for a quick breakfast before moving on with their day. I got an order of churros and chocolate, which I didn’t even see on the menu hanging on the wall, but I knew they had, along with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. I brought my Kindle with me, but opted to just take in the scene as I enjoyed my breakfast.
La Tarta de La Madre de Cris: This was recommended to me by a friend who recently traveled through Seville with a pastry chef, so it seemed like something I needed to try. I had a slice of plain cheesecake with a mint lemonade, and both were delicious. The cake was fluffier than cheesecake you find here in the states.
Mercado Lonja del Barranco: We stopped in this cute market for a snack while walking around.
La Mala: We picked up lunch here on our way to the train station before returning to Madrid. Even on a Monday, there was a long wait for a table for brunch/lunch, but we got our food to go. The space is cute and the menu has healthy options such as salads and sandwiches.
What we did in Seville
With less than two days in Seville, we really tried to cram in as much as possible. There’s much more to see, but here’s what we did!
Walk around on your own: Seville is very walkable. One day we walked over Puente de Triana to explore the Triana neighborhood before walking back over Puente de San Telmo, leading to the narrow cobblestone streets near the Cathedral full of tapas restaurants. Stick to mainly Centro and surrounding neighborhoods if you want to experience old Seville.
Walking tour: We booked the Monumental Seville unique walking tour through Airbnb experiences (the company also has a website) for our first morning. In two hours we saw so many sites and learned so much! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Especially given our limited time in the city, this was the perfect condensed way to get a history lesson and see sites such as Plaza de España and learn about Catedral de Sevilla.
Royal Alcázar of Seville: We decided to visit this at the last minute, but I recommend buying tickets in advance to get your preferred time slot. If you’re a Game of Thrones fan, you’ll enjoy that some episodes were filmed here.
Soccer (or, fútbol) game: Seville happened to have a home game while we were in town, so we bought tickets online. The game itself was really fun, and of course the fans are very intense. The concession stand is pretty much just hot dogs, chips, and water (no alcohol), so don’t plan on eating a meal at the stadium.
Where we stayed in Seville
We stayed in an Airbnb on Calle Real de la Carretería, which allowed us to easily walk everywhere except to the train station and stadium, which we hailed cabs to.
Where we ate and what we did in Madrid, Spain