Triana. 🌊
Cross the Isabel II Bridge to the west bank of the Guadalquivir. This was historically the neighborhood of sailors, potters, and the Romani people (Gitanos) who gave birth to flamenco.
Calle Betis
The street runs parallel to the river. It is lined with colorful houses and bars. At night, the reflection of the Golden Tower (Torre del Oro) in the water is pure magic.
Ceramics
Triana is famous for its "azulejos" (tiles). Visit the Centro Cerámica Triana to see the old kilns where the tiles that decorate the Plaza de España were baked.
Finding Flamenco. 💃
Not all flamenco is created equal. There are polished shows for dinner guests, and there are raw, sweaty sessions for the initiated.
The Tablao
(e.g., Los Gallos). Professional, choreographed, and theatrical. You sit, you drink sangria, you watch amazing dresses. It is high-quality entertainment.
The Peña
(e.g., Peña Torres Macarena). A cultural association. The lighting is harsh, the chairs are plastic, but the emotion is visceral. It is about the singing (*cante jondo*), not the costumes.
The Street
Sometimes, late at night in the Alameda de Hércules, someone picks up a guitar. A circle forms. This is the best flamenco of all.
Naboo
Star Wars Filming Site
Plaza de España. 🇪🇸
A massive semi-circle of brick and tile, designed to symbolize Spain embracing its former colonies. It is located in the Maria Luisa Park.
The Provincial Benches:
Walk around the edge. There are 48 tiled alcoves, each representing a province of Spain. It is a tradition for Spanish tourists to take a photo sitting on "their" bench.
The Tapas Ritual. 🍷
In Seville, you do not sit down for dinner. You "tapear"—bar hop, standing up, eating small plates at 10 PM.
Espinacas con Garbanzos
Spinach with chickpeas. A legacy of Moorish cuisine (using cumin and spices). It is the signature dish of Seville tapas bars.
The Chalk Tab
At traditional places like El Rinconcillo (established 1670), the waiters write your bill in chalk directly on the wooden bar counter. Don't erase it until you pay!