Shopping · Seville · Spain
Shopping in Seville
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
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Quick answer
Seville is the place to buy hand-painted ceramics, fans, flamenco fashion and convent sweets. The pedestrian streets around Sierpes are the main shopping area, while Triana specialises in ceramics. Best souvenirs: Triana ceramics, Fans and Manila shawls.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 3
- Markets
- 3
- Top souvenir
- Triana ceramics
Where to shop
Calle Sierpes and Calle Tetuán
Pedestrian shopping streets with fashion chains, traditional fan and hat shops and old pastry shops.
Triana
Ceramic workshops and shops on Calle Alfarería and Calle Antillano Campos selling hand-painted tiles and plates.
Calle Cuna
Flamenco dresses, mantones and accessories in traditional shops near Plaza del Salvador.
Markets
Mercado de Triana
Covered food market with fresh produce, ham and fish stalls and small tapas bars.
El Jueves
A Thursday flea market on Calle Feria in Macarena, one of the oldest in Seville, selling antiques and bric-a-brac.
Mercado Lonja del Barranco
A gourmet food hall in an iron-and-glass market building by the Triana bridge.
What to buy
Triana ceramics
Hand-painted azulejo tiles, plates and bowls from Triana's workshops.
Fans
Hand-painted fans, from simple to collectable, sold in traditional shops around Sierpes.
Manila shawls
Embroidered silk shawls worn at the April Fair, sold in flamenco shops.
Convent sweets
Boxes of yemas and almond biscuits bought from the nuns' hatch.
Olive oil and sherry
Andalusian extra-virgin olive oil and bottles of fino or manzanilla from nearby Jerez and Sanlúcar.
Streets and markets worth a wander
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Neighbourhood · Triana
Triana and the Mercado de Triana
Cross the Puente de Isabel II to Triana, where the covered market on the riverbank sits over the excavated remains of the Castillo de San Jorge, once the seat of the Inquisition.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- History
Street · Alameda
Alameda de Hércules
This long, tree-lined promenade, laid out in 1574 and guarded by Roman columns at its southern end, is lined with bar terraces, cafés and playgrounds.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Montadito de pringá, Torrijas, Convent sweets and Fino, manzanilla and tinto de verano. Old-fashioned taverns in the centre and El Arenal. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| El Centro and Alfalfa | $$$ | Shopping streets, Las Setas and the tapas bars of Plaza del Salvador and Alfalfa |
| El Arenal | $$$ | Riverside quarter of the bullring, Torre del Oro and old-school bars |
| Triana | $$ | Across-the-river barrio of flamenco, ceramics workshops and Calle Betis terraces |
| Alameda and Macarena | $$ | Long tree-lined square of bars and the working-class north of the old town |
| Parque de María Luisa and Prado | $$$ | Green, spacious district of the 1929 Exposition pavilions and Plaza de España |
| Nervión | $$ | Modern business district around Santa Justa station and the Sevilla FC stadium |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in EUR. Tipping is modest in Seville: locals round up or leave small change in bars and about 5–10% in restaurants for good service.
- Greet with 'Hola, buenas' when entering a bar or shop; it is polite and expected.
- Expect a slower pace during the afternoon siesta hours, when some small shops close.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in January–February and July–August; the busiest months are April.
- April: Feria de Abril — April Fair (usually two weeks after Easter, April or early May)
- July: Velá de Santa Ana — Triana's neighbourhood fair (usually late July)
- September: Bienal de Flamenco — major flamenco festival (usually September in even-numbered years)
- November: Seville European Film Festival (usually November)
- December: Christmas nativity-figure market (usually December)
Staying near the shops
$$$ · Best for first-timers, shopping, food lovers and nightlife
El Centro and Alfalfa
Shopping streets, Las Setas and the tapas bars of Plaza del Salvador and Alfalfa
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Seville?
Triana ceramics, Fans, Manila shawls and Convent sweets.
+Where is the best shopping in Seville?
Calle Sierpes and Calle Tetuán: Pedestrian shopping streets with fashion chains, traditional fan and hat shops and old pastry shops.
+What are the best markets in Seville?
Mercado de Triana, El Jueves and Mercado Lonja del Barranco.