Seville Recommendations
Discussion
We’re spending the Christmas period in Nerja this year and we are going to head over to Seville for a night (and a day - but, not on Christmas Eve/Day/Boxing Day). Can anybody recommend some good central hotels & restaurants along with any must see’s/do’s while we are there? Just a couple - no kids.
Cheers
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Fantabulous town! We stayed in the old town in one of the old palacios which was really cool. It did have an open roofed courtyard which may not be that much fun in December:
https://www.elreymoro.com/en/
Top things to do:
The Alcazar is jaw droppingly beautiful.
Cathedral is big and impressive.
Wander the old town and look into the old palace houses.
But the one thing you have to do is eat a pringa at Bodeguita Romero. It is a life changing pork sandwich consisting of fried pulled pork with chorizo and morcilla.
https://www.elreymoro.com/en/
Top things to do:
The Alcazar is jaw droppingly beautiful.
Cathedral is big and impressive.
Wander the old town and look into the old palace houses.
But the one thing you have to do is eat a pringa at Bodeguita Romero. It is a life changing pork sandwich consisting of fried pulled pork with chorizo and morcilla.
Some 15 + years back, we spent New Year in Seville with another couple.
We came out of a restaurant on New Year’s Day at around 00.45, and began to look for a bar.
We found The Texas Lone Star Saloon, but Christ knows where it was.
We had a few drinks in there, and were approached by an American family, who’d heard us speaking English, and just wanted to say Hi, Happy New Year to someone.
The husband said that he taught creative writing or something like that, at Berkeley CA, and had written a book, “The Internet for Beginners” or something similar, the wife taught Junior High, their two kids were a boy about 18, and a girl, maybe 16, they all seemed reasonably intelligent.
Then they dropped a bombshell, they asked if we had children, and I said that I had two sons from my first marriage, one of whom had married a German girl, and lived in Germany.
“Oh, we could never go there”, said the wife, “we’re Jewish, and I’d be terrified.”
I said, “Surely you have to be kidding, we’re in the 21st century!”
“Doesn’t matter”, said her husband, “a leopard can’t change his spots.”
I gave up, and we left, but if The Lone Star is still there, it’s worth it for the nachos.
We came out of a restaurant on New Year’s Day at around 00.45, and began to look for a bar.
We found The Texas Lone Star Saloon, but Christ knows where it was.
We had a few drinks in there, and were approached by an American family, who’d heard us speaking English, and just wanted to say Hi, Happy New Year to someone.
The husband said that he taught creative writing or something like that, at Berkeley CA, and had written a book, “The Internet for Beginners” or something similar, the wife taught Junior High, their two kids were a boy about 18, and a girl, maybe 16, they all seemed reasonably intelligent.
Then they dropped a bombshell, they asked if we had children, and I said that I had two sons from my first marriage, one of whom had married a German girl, and lived in Germany.
“Oh, we could never go there”, said the wife, “we’re Jewish, and I’d be terrified.”
I said, “Surely you have to be kidding, we’re in the 21st century!”
“Doesn’t matter”, said her husband, “a leopard can’t change his spots.”
I gave up, and we left, but if The Lone Star is still there, it’s worth it for the nachos.
Did 5 days in Seville earlier this year - didn't run out of stuff to see in 5 days so you'll need to pick specific things to see if you are just there for a day and a night.
I'd probably just concentrate on
Parasol
(go up to the top for a raised viewpoint of the city
Old town
Cathedral (Although it was covered in scaffolding)
Fort/riverside
Night time parts of the city are good if you like long exposure shots
We walked everywhere and felt very safe even after dark - the riverside has a few areas by a skateboard park that seems to be the place for kids to hang out and drink on weekend evenings but they weren't a problem to anyone
If you like real beer we found an excellent craft beer place - "Hops and Dreams" - just off the Alameda de Hercules - lots of restaurants in that area that cover all budgets (from 1€ to 50€)
I'd probably just concentrate on
Parasol
(go up to the top for a raised viewpoint of the city
Old town
Cathedral (Although it was covered in scaffolding)
Fort/riverside
Night time parts of the city are good if you like long exposure shots
We walked everywhere and felt very safe even after dark - the riverside has a few areas by a skateboard park that seems to be the place for kids to hang out and drink on weekend evenings but they weren't a problem to anyone
If you like real beer we found an excellent craft beer place - "Hops and Dreams" - just off the Alameda de Hercules - lots of restaurants in that area that cover all budgets (from 1€ to 50€)
A few tapas place recommendations having visited a couple of months ago...
Vineria San Telmo - probably the best all-rounder, really interesting dishes in a nice setting - probably best to book ahead as had to wait a few minutes to get a table inside
Bar Europa - a little more 'rustic' (enjoyed it most at lunchtimes) but again some amazing fusion tapas, served by a lovely batty old waitress!
El Pasaje Sevilla - nice but busy location, great of atmosphere, more delightful food
Bar Alfalfa - didn't try the cuisine in this one but looked decent - near the cathedral with a nice late bar ambience!
Vineria San Telmo - probably the best all-rounder, really interesting dishes in a nice setting - probably best to book ahead as had to wait a few minutes to get a table inside
Bar Europa - a little more 'rustic' (enjoyed it most at lunchtimes) but again some amazing fusion tapas, served by a lovely batty old waitress!
El Pasaje Sevilla - nice but busy location, great of atmosphere, more delightful food
Bar Alfalfa - didn't try the cuisine in this one but looked decent - near the cathedral with a nice late bar ambience!
Some friends of ours recently stayed here
https://www.lascasasdelajuderiasevilla.com/en/
They loved it.
https://www.lascasasdelajuderiasevilla.com/en/
They loved it.
wax lyrical said:
If you want to splash out a bit - stay at the Hotel Alfonso XIII. It's fantastic. I was there for 5 nights in March.
Spanish people that I encountered (staff in restaurants/ cafes) were a bit grumpy - so be warned!
Alfonso XIII - get a room with a balcony. It's a lovely place.Spanish people that I encountered (staff in restaurants/ cafes) were a bit grumpy - so be warned!
Just got back from a week in Seville and loved the place.
Really good food, vibe and weather. Some friends went in March and recommended going to see some Flamenco, not normally our thing but thought we'd give it a go and booked tickets at a tiny 28 seat stage/theatre at Mercado de Triana food market.
Wow! A fantastic hour spent with the guitarist/narrator/female dancer. Intense is an understatement, felt quite shell-shocked walking out of there.
Well worth a visit if you're in Seville.
Really good food, vibe and weather. Some friends went in March and recommended going to see some Flamenco, not normally our thing but thought we'd give it a go and booked tickets at a tiny 28 seat stage/theatre at Mercado de Triana food market.
Wow! A fantastic hour spent with the guitarist/narrator/female dancer. Intense is an understatement, felt quite shell-shocked walking out of there.
Well worth a visit if you're in Seville.
I spend a lot of time in Seville as one of my best mates lives there. Las Columnas and a Serranito is a must to eat. Dr Bar is quite cool to chill in. Most of the tapas bars are fun. Do bar hop and eat small portions a opposed to going for big meals. I have to say I am lazy and just follow my mate. I'll grab some recommendations and post up!
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