Colin & Riordan
Colin & Riordan
Must knows about Sevilla
We are so incredibly excited to share the place that holds our heart with all of our favorite people. We want everyone to have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Spanish way of life and enjoy everything Sevilla has to offer.
To help, we put together a list of the things we think you may need (or may just want to know) about Sevilla!
General FYI's
Sevilla holds all of the unique charm of Spain, but some things can be a bit quirky to American's. These are just a few good things to know:
- Adjust to the local eating times. Breakfast is typically around 9 or 10am, lunch is served between 2 and 3pm, and dinner begins around 9pm and will last well into the evening.
- Toma una siesta! Majority of the local businesses will close between 3 and 5 for midday break (otherwise known as a siesta). We recommend taking a quick nap or enjoy a nice break during this time.
- Don't be afraid of the small, unassuming restaurants. These are the bread and butter of Sevilla cuisine. Grab a table outside and enjoy!
- Enjoy the slowness of life! Be prepared for things to take longer - Spaniards commonly move a bit slower and maximize the time spent together.
Restaurants
Breakfast
Lunch + Dinner
Bodega Santa Cruz
Taberna Alvaro Peregil
Bar Alfalfa
(fun fact: Riordan did her final project on this local shop owned and run by a Mother/Son duo while studying in 2016)
Coffee, Dessert, and More
La Abuela
(the best gelato in the city!)
Virgin Coffee
Cien Montaditos
(spanish sandwhich chain - great for a snack!)
Mercado Lonja del Barranco
Bar el Comercio
(churros y chocolate)
Pan y Piu
(the famous bakery)
Foods to try
Sevilla is the tapas capitol of the world - eat as much as you can! Some of our favorites are:
Tortilla de Patata
Croquetas
Salmorejo
Montaditos
Solomillo al Whiskey
Jamon Iberico
Pan con tomate
Patatas Bravas
Cruzcampo
(local beer)
Tinto de Verano
(Andalucia's version of Sangria)
Zumo de Naraja
(The couple's absolute favorite drink of choice - its like nowhere else!)
Important Spanish Phrases
Hola - Hello
Adios - Goodbye
Gracias - Thank you
El bano - Bathroom
Necesito aydua - I need help
Hables ingles? - Do you speak english?
Cafe con lech - coffee with milk
Things to do/Must Sees
Royal Alcázar of Seville
We recommend purchasing tickets ahead of time
Catedral de Sevilla
Fun fact - you can view the burial site of Christopher Columbus inside
Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla
Other recommended activities
Cruzcampo Brewery Tour
Flamenco Show
Tapas Crawl
Explore the historic Santa Cruz neighborhood
Have a drink and snack on the Guadalquivir River for beautiful views (we highly recommend sunset)
Hop across the river and explore the historic Triana neighborhood