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If you follow the street eastwards away from the Setas, passing Plaza Cristo de Burgos, the next area you arrive in is Santa Catalina barrio (neighbourhood).
Home to the Exposición Universal 1992,known as Expo 92, this area to the north of Triana now houses a technology park; La Cartuja, a 15th-century monastery which has a contemporary art centre; university departments; a theme park, Isla Magica and some excellent concert venues. You can visit some of the Expo 92 pavilions
Back in the 1990s, Seville's more louche inhabitants, along with certain controlled substances, populated the Alameda, which lies to the north of the centre. Now it's home to trendy bars, vegetarian restaurants, and those all-in-one bar-gallery-stores that were first hip in Soho, New York, about 40 years ago. You'll find sushi and Asian-fusion restaurants here, while yoga and pilates studios abound. It's also hugely popular with families, and the playgrounds are heaving in the afternoons and evenings, and late into the night in the steaming-hot summer.
This is the first barrio (area or neighbourhood) tourists head for, and with good reason. The Barrio Santa Cruz is the most picturesque and delightful part of the city, with narrow winding cobbled streets and whitewashed houses, where you can sit outside a bar, enjoy some tapas and watch the world go by, or wander through centuries-old gardens and relax on beautiful tiled benches.
Eating out is a way of life in Seville, whether in a smart contemporary restaurant serving innovative modern dishes, or a more traditional tiled establishment offering carillada and fried fishj. Restaurants are more formal, with smarter decor, and full-size portions, although even the smartest places will still offer tapas.
Famous for having its own strong identity - it's known in Seville as "the independent republic of Triana" - this district is celebrated for its azulejos (ceramic tiles), made in workshops here originally using mud from the river bank; its sailors, bullfighters and flamenco artists.
Alfalfa barrio (neighbourhood) is located between Plaza Encarnación and Plaza Cristo de Burgos to the north, and Santa Cruz. It is an area of narrow streets with small, independent shops and bars, where you’ll find lively tapas places, idiosyncratic late-night joints, and stores selling artisan crafts and unusual jewellery.
Tucked in between Avenida de la Constitucion and the river, El Arenal was home to the city's port, from where ships sailed to the New World - hence its name, from arena (sand), on the then-tidal river banks. These days, it's a well-heeled barrio with abacerias (shops selling conservas, tins and jars of food, and cheese), freidurias (fried fish takeways) and, as well as some good bars and restaurants.
This area is between Plaza de Encarnacion and Plaza Nueva, and its main attraction is the shopping zone around calles Sierpes, Cuna and Velazquez/Tetuan. Come here to find excellent quality Spanish-made leather shoes, boots and bags, as well as the traditional fans and embroidered shawls - or just do as the locals do, and walk around browsing and discussing, before stopping for a coffee. Zara and Mango abound; other fashion chains include Blanco, Pull & Bear and Sfera.
Next to the Alameda, this is an authentic Seville barrio; although many houses have been restored and smartened up in recent years to attract young professional types, thankfully it hasn't gone too chi-chi. You'll find trendy clothes shops, of the street-style skateboarder variety, as well as artists' communities. The food market on Calle Feria is one of the city's best and the "El Jueves" Thursday flea market is fun for bargain-hunting. The area is home to one of Seville's two favourite Virgins, the Virgen de Esperanza, a focus of intense adoration during Semana Santa.
This barrio (neighbourhood) is next to the main shopping area, and is centred around Metropol Parasol, the vast wooden waffle structure consisting of six giant shades in Plaza Encarnacion.
Los Remedios is an area of wide, straight avenues (strangely for Seville, with its narrow, windy streets) and large blocks of modern flats inhabited by the smarter end of society - this is the city's only purpose-built residential district.
Seville has an extensive bus network, covering all barrios around the city. Most buses leave either from Puerta de Jerez (south of the centre) or from Plaza Ponce de Leon (east). The circular buses, C3 and C4, follow the ring road around the old city centre. One small bus takes a circular route inside the centre, the C5.
Seville Airport dates from 1914 when a permanent aerodrome was established on land used for an air show and for the first flight between Europe and Africa. The present terminal was opened in 1989. The architect Rafael Moneo designed the with three traditional components of Seville culture in mind
The Santa Justa train station is located to the north-east of the city centre, on Avenida Kansas City. Santa Justa train station opened in 1991, as part of the city’s modernization plans for the Expo 1992 when Spain’s first high-speed AVE train service was launched (Plaza de Armas, the beautiful old station, is now a shopping centre with cinema).
If you're visiting for more than a few days then you might be interested in getting to know the surrounding area as well. With world class destinations like Cordoba and Granada (the home of the Alhambra) just a short drive away, why not take the opportunity to visit their top attractions before heading home.
Sometimes tapas menus can be confusing, especially when they bad or no English translations.
This opened in 2008, and is used by over 23 million passengers a year. It is small-scale, using just five passenger coaches, and 22 stations. But it's clean, efficient and regular and has proved a success. It is especially useful during Semana Santa and Feria when parking near these events is both scarce and pricey.
Seville has an amazing restaurant scene – from traditional tapas to innovative dishes. Most offer at least a few vegetarian options – look out for tortilla de patatas (potato omelette) and (vegan) espinacas con garbazones (spinach with chickpeas).
Navigating Seville's transport network is straightforward, with seamless contactless payment options available across all public and private services. Whether you are traveling between the airport, Santa Justa station, or the FIBES Exhibition and Congress Centre, this guide outlines the most efficient taxi, train, and bus routes for your journey.
