If you have 3 days in Barcelona, consider yourself lucky. That’s the perfect amount of time to experience most of the city’s main tourist attractions and even get a little bit off the beaten path! The Catalan capital, widely considered one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, is bursting with unique energy and culture. Here’s how […]
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Where to Eat Early in Barcelona Without Feeling like a Tourist
Most visitors to Spain are quite shocked to learn that locals sit down for a meal hours later than they’re used to! Lunch isn’t typically served until 2 p.m. at the earliest, and don’t even think about dinner until at least 9 in the evening. While eating like a local is an essential part of […]
Drink Up: 9 Great Places to Enjoy Craft Beer in Madrid
Passionate owners and staff make Madrid a top craft beer destination. Long gone are the days when your only options upon entering a bar were Mahou or Mahou Sin (non-alcohol beer). While we love Madrid’s classic, historic old bars, sometimes we’re looking to try something different as far as beer goes. The craft beer revolution […]
The Best Places to Drink Sangria in Seville
Fruity, refreshing sangria is many visitors’ drink of choice in Seville. It’s popular for a reason! This delicious wine-based cocktail is best enjoyed straight from a pitcher on a sunny terrace with friends. Ready to drink some delicious sangria in Seville? Here are our top picks where you can enjoy this popular drink like a […]
Where to Eat in Seville on Mondays: 7 Delicious Picks
Visitors to Seville may be surprised to learn that many bars and restaurants take Mondays off to relax and give the hard-working staff a break. In fact, at first it may seem nearly impossible to figure out where to eat in Seville on Mondays! Luckily, there are many delicious options beyond the tacky tourist traps. […]
Where to Eat Near Plaza Nueva in Seville
With its lovely orange trees and ornate architecture, Plaza Nueva is one of Seville’s most emblematic squares. It’s home to the city hall, the famous statue of Fernando III and countless meetups among local friends. Plaza Nueva is Seville’s most central square and a great starting point when setting out to visit the city. If […]
Where to Eat Near Metropol Parasol in Seville
As the world’s largest wooden structure, Seville’s iconic Metropol Parasol features whimsical architecture and stunning views. A trip to Seville would be incomplete without a visit to its world-famous mushrooms. We’re not talking about the tasty tapa, either (although those are delicious!). Metropol Parasol, which locals refer to as “las setas” (“the mushrooms”) towers over Plaza […]
Where to Eat Near Seville’s Cathedral: Top 7 Picks
Despite its popularity among tourist crowds, Seville’s iconic cathedral is surrounded by plenty of authentic, local bars and restaurants. You might just have to look a little harder to find them! Figuring out where to eat near Seville’s cathedral can be a tall order, especially if you’re not used to navigating the narrow, winding streets […]
6 Historic Bars in Seville That You Can’t Miss
This blog post was originally posted on August 21, 2015, and was updated on February 9, 2018. Seville is a city with an amazingly complex and interesting history. But it’s not just the historical recounts and architecture that tell the story of Seville. Apart from a number of fascinating history tours, we also have some […]
Understanding Seville’s Tapas Scene: Traditional vs Modern
Of course, you see everything from timeless traditions to modern ways of life in the culture and the architecture, but also in the tapas in Seville. Seville is a city that has it all. From beautiful monuments, and smaller attractions, historic neighborhoods, and modern architectural wonders, there really is something for everyone. And that’s before we’ve even […]