Weekend in Seville: Discover the Andalusian capital in three days

• Evening
  Return to the vibrant Santa Cruz quarter to try your hand at the Spanish tradition of tapeo, which involves sharing a few raciones dishes with friends over a glass of wine or a local beer. To learn about the culinary arts of Andalusia, meet up near Plaza de la Encarnación, at La Barra de Cañabota, the tapas bar of the Michelin-starred restaurant Cañabota. The sea is the star of the show in this kitchen: fresh fish, seafood, and shellfish grilled on the spot. The relaxed ambiance, streamlined decor, and close proximity to the chefs add a warm and friendly touch to the experience.

• Morning
  Begin your day with a stroll through El Centro, the historic heart of the city teeming with convents, chapels and pedestrian squares where you can sip a coffee on the terrace. The neighborhood also boasts countless Baroque palaces, a testament to the wealth of 16th-century Sevillian aristocrats. In these ancient surroundings, it’s impossible to miss the Metropol Parasol, a bold, modern wooden structure that has become one of the city’s icons. You can admire the breadth of the Seville skyline from its scenic walkway.

• Afternoon
  Dedicate the afternoon to art with a visit to Seville Museum of Fine Arts, home to one of the largest collections of Spanish art outside Madrid. Discover major works by Zurbarán, El Greco and Valdés Leal. Be sure not to pass by the old church, where 17th-century Sevillian Baroque masterpieces are on display, including several captivating paintings by Murillo.
• Evening
  Make your way toward Alameda de Hércules, one of Seville’s most vibrant neighborhoods and the Bohemian heart of the city. Here, stroll among lively bars or watch a flamenco performance at Peña Cultural Flamenca Torres Macarena. The intensity of this iconic Andalusian dance is sure to hold you spellbound!

• Morning
  For your last day, start at Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza, one of the oldest bullrings in Spain, built from 1761. A visit to the arena takes you through the history of the corridas at the Museo Taurino, offering you a behind-the-scenes glimpse of this epicenter of Andalusian identity.
• Lunch
  Then cross Isabel II Bridge to reach Triana, the historic quarter of potters and sailors that was the birthplace of flamenco in the late 18th century. Around Alfarería Street, stock up on beautiful items in the craft shops, from azulejo tiles to colorful ceramics, before sitting down at a table on Betis Street to enjoy a lunch of fresh fish along the river.
• Afternoon
  Cross the Guadalquivir River again to come to Plaza de España, an architectural gem built for the Ibero-American Exhibition of 1929. After admiring the impressive canals and mosaics decorating the square, roam the shady avenues of María Luisa Park, dotted with fountains, pavilions, and statues. Finally, continue to Plaza de América, where Seville’s Museum of Art and Popular Traditions is found. A chance to explore Sevillian traditions one last time!

If you still have a little time, don’t miss the remains of the Roman city of Itálica, located just 10 kilometers north of Seville. Including an amphitheater, theater, thermal baths, domus, temple and walls, the archaeological complex takes you back in time to the 2nd century B.C.E., to the period when Spain (then known as Hispania) was part of the Roman Empire.