Seville is famous for its parties, which peak during the Feria de Abril – two weeks after Easter, tourists from all over the world flock here to celebrate the arrival of spring in an atmosphere of Spanish folklore!
To start with, of course… tapas!
A whiff of tradition can be felt in the famous El Rinconcillo bar on Calle Gerona, which has been open since 1670. To this day, the bartenders here write their bills in chalk on the wooden bar. The place boasts “Seville’s most traditional cuisine”. In addition to the typical tapas snacks, the menu features dishes traditional to the Andalusians and Mozarabas, as the bar’s interior perfectly demonstrates.
Main dishes
Try the local seafood, pork and potato-based dishes. For example, carrillada de cerdo, or pork cheeks. This succulent meat is just served with potatoes and stewed vegetables. You can eat it in the Baratillo bar at Calle Adriano 20, surrounded by 19th century church pews and bull antlers hung on the brick walls.
From seafood, we can eat the popular gambas (prawns) or langostinos (langoustines), chocos (fried cuttlefish in a batter), chipirones (squid), and puntillitas (fried young squid) in the area. There is plenty to choose from!
Jambon iberico and wine
Seville is a great place to try jamon iberico, a ham from the famous Andalusian variety of black Iberian pig. Suspended from the ceiling, the dark hind legs are a feature of many bars in Andalusia. At Jamoneria José Luis Romero, you can not only order a wide cross-section of local cured meats and cheeses on site, accompanied by excellent wines, but also buy elegantly packaged delicatessen products for a gift.
Vege options
Seville also has no shortage of offerings for vegans and vegetarians, as Andalusian cuisine contains a lot of vegetables. For example, pimientos fritos – fried green peppers – and espinacas con garbanzos – fried spinach with chickpeas – are popular.
Places for insiders
If you want to eat well in the company of locals, head to the area around Alameda de Hércules. The surrounding square, which is full of bars and restaurants, is a popular meeting point and a break from the usual tourist spots.
After a great feast, you can dance sevillanas, a dance originating in Seville that derives from flamenco, in one of the local clubs. During the Feria de Abril celebrations, there is no shortage of people willing to dance even in the street.
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