Why the Best of Seville Isn’t In Your Guidebook

What comes to your mind when you think of Seville?

Before we even set foot in the city, to us Seville evoked orange blossoms, flamenco and amazing architecture. And while we did find some amazing, traditional flamenco in Seville, and the architecture of the Plaza de Espana wowed us, what we loved most about the city just can’t be found in any guidebook.

For us, the pleasures of Seville were in the little things; Sevillanos enjoying a book by their local fountain, sidewalk cafes on every other street corner, parks with leafy trees, the buzz of people going about their regular lives, and the amazing little places to eat and enjoy tapas and wine throughout the city.

Seville is truly a walker’s city. Seville’s major sights (the Plaza de Espana, the Seville Cathedral and the Alcázar) are all within walking distance of downtown, and many streets in the center are so narrow that cars can barely squeeze in between the buildings.

This is a city for living; not just for existing. Take a walk with us through some of our favorite memories of Seville.

Charles walking by Casa de la Guitarra in Seville
Charles walking by Casa de la Guitarra in Seville
Bar Casa Placido Seville tile
Bar Casa Placido Seville tile
A typical street in Seville
A typical street in Seville
Wandering through the winding streets of Seville
Wandering through the narrow side streets of Seville
The Streets of Seville
Everyday Seville
Gathering at the fountain Seville
Gathering at the fountain outside the Seville cathedral
History at every streetcorner
History at every streetcorner beside Apartamentos Las Cruces
Walking through the gardens of  Paseo Catalina de Ribera
Walking through the gardens of Paseo Catalina de Ribera
Sevilles quiet streets and charming houses
Seville’s pretty facades
Seville's famous public bikes
Seville’s famous public bikes
La Cure Gourmand Seville
La Cure Gourmand pastry and cookie shop in Seville
Colorful tile outside El Patio Bodega
A tile outside El Patio Bodega in Seville
Pando Restaurante tile Seville
Pando Restaurante tile Seville
Tiles in Seville
Tiles in Seville
Exposicion Seville
Exposicion Seville
Street performers in Seville
Street performers in Seville
The wide streets of Seville
The wide streets of Seville
Horse and buggy Seville
Horse and buggy Seville
Horse in Seville
Horse rides in Seville
A leafy walk in Seville
A leafy walk in Seville
Parque de Maria Luisa near Plaza de Espana
Parque de Maria Luisa near Plaza de Espana
A street in Seville
Sun setting over Seville
Seville Cerveza in a Vending Machine
Yes. That is beer in a vending machine.
Walking into the Seville airport
Adios, Seville. Walking into the Seville airport