Seville
In April 2024, I had a dream wedding for a couple of very dear friends in Seville. I hadn't been to the city yet and it was the perfect opportunity to get to know a little bit of Andalusia. I can't wait to go back and see the rest of the region.
I took advantage of the wonderful guide provided by the bride and groom who know the city very well and adapted their tips to the format of Ad Astra's guides. In addition to the digital format, they sent each guest a printed version with the wedding's visual identity. Thank you Cesca and Victor for an unforgettable weekend and for the wonderful tips!
Summary
Seville: 3 nights
The Arrival
There are a few ways to get to Seville, as I was already in Europe, I flew from Milan to the Spanish city on a flight lasting approximately 2h:30min.
There are direct flights from Lisbon and Madrid to Seville, another option is to take the train from Madrid there, the journey takes around 2h:50min.
The Hotel
I stayed at the Hospes Las Casas Del Rey De Baeza hotel in the historic center and loved it. It’s not super luxurious, but it’s small and very charming, in an old white house from the 18th century, with super polite and attentive staff. We stayed in a super spacious and comfortable suite.
Other hotel tips:
Hotel XVIII: A historic hotel, built between 1916 and 1928 and opened in 1929.
To Do
- Stroll through the Old Town to discover the city's charms.
- Visit the Cathedral, the Giralda and the Alcazar (we recommend climbing the Giralda to see the view of the city from above).
- Visit Plaza España and stroll through María Luisa Park.
- Visit the Torre del Oro (which is also a museum), and walk along the banks of the Guadalquivir River.
- Stroll through the Triana neighborhood and visit the famous ceramics shops.
- Las Setas: a huge contemporary architecture installation.
- Museum of Fine Arts.
- Seville Fair - Open to the public, we recommend taking a stroll around to get to know the culture!
- La Piconera: lively bar to watch Flamenco dancing.
- Teatro Flamenco Triana or Tablao Los Gallos: for more traditional Flamenco dance shows.
- AIRE Ancient Baths Sevilla: To relax after the wedding, a "spa" in a magnificent Mudéjar-style palace with more than 5 centuries of history.
To Eat
- Rio Grande: Wonderful, on the riverbank, with the most beautiful view of the city.
- Ena Sevilla: Inside the Hotel Alfonso XIII, super nice to sit on the terrace!
- La Quinta Brasería: The best rice in Seville and the atmosphere is super charming.
- Catalina La Barra: Super cool tapas bar in the city center. They also serve breakfast and brunch!
- Bodeguita Casablanca: A classic!
- Bodeguita Reyes by Antonio Romero: For tapas!
- El Riconcillo: Another classic, since 1670.
- Petit Comité: Cozy atmosphere and very good quality.
- Mariatrifulca: A traditional restaurant with one of the most beautiful views of the city.
- La Casa del Tigre: Very cool atmosphere, great for dinner.
- Seis Tapas: Modern and very tasty for tapas.
- Manolo Mayo: Great quality food!
- La Alicantina: Located in Plaza del Salvador, a traditional tapas restaurant with a lively atmosphere!
- Kinu Sevilla: A delicious and super intimate Omakase.
- Casa Ozama: A very beautiful and super cool restaurant! Lively at night.
- La Lianta: Super cool and modern tapas bar!
- Bar Casa de la Moneda: A tapas bar in a wonderful historic building.
- Casa Manolo Léon: Super cute restaurant with an outdoor patio full of flowers.
- Basque Eneko: A typical Spanish gastronomic experience, a more high-end restaurant but with a cool touch.
- Castizo: An open kitchen tapas bar, classic and modern.
- Ático: A lively bar on the rooftop of the Lobby hotel, with one of the most beautiful views of the city!
To Buy
- Sasa: A showroom of a designer specializing in flamenco dresses typical of the region.
- Rocio Peralta: A showroom of a designer specializing in flamenco dresses typical of the region.
- Olivier Bernoux: Known for his "Haute Couture" fans.
- Ceramica Santa Ana: The largest ceramics store in the region, with a wide range of styles and objects.
- Populart: A family-run shop specializing in antique tiles and traditional ceramics.
- El Patio de la Loza: A charming decoration store.
- Confitería la despensa de palacio: A traditional confectionery and chocolate factory, offering a variety of artisanal sweets.