Soak up the magic of tapa hopping in Seville, where in traditional and neighbourhood bars your drink comes with a free (or as good as free) tapa: a refreshing journey of the senses for a taste of the authentic side of this Andalusian city.
Seville: warmth, tradition and friendly vibes
Seville is poetry in motion. Its golden light slides along the narrow streets of the neighbourhood of Santa Cruz, the locals burst into spontaneous flamenco song and the whole city oozes with life and tradition. With its orange trees in blossom, whitewashed courtyards and the murmuring of the Guadalquivir River, Seville can be savoured with both the eyes and the palate. The April Fair, the bustling Calle Betis, La Alameda square with its street art… all coming together to make Seville a must-see destination.
Tapa hopping like a local
In Seville, going for tapas is not just about having something to eat; it’s a sensory ritual. A draught beer, and bingo – a tapa suddenly appears in style. Spinach with chickpeas, montadito de pringá (a meat roll), fried fish, croquettes, pork in whisky sauce; a procession of flavours to accompany the conversation, the toasts, the smiles in the fading light. You eat tapas at the bar, you socialise, you greet the person next to you, you take your time, enjoying yourself unhurriedly.
10 bars in Seville that still serve good and cheap tapas
- Casa Gálvez (Nervión area). A bar that’s well renowned for its unrivalled tapas; they serve generous portions at low prices, with a handwritten menu on a large blackboard.
- Casa Morales (Cathedral area). An old-school classic, with a rustic bar and an extensive menu of traditional tapas. In this long-established bodega, founded in 1850 and always busy, you may well spot Rosalia or another celebrity tucking into meatballs with the locals.
- El Rinconcillo (Old Town). The oldest bar in Seville, with centuries of earthly glory, perfect for savouring spinach and chickpeas or cod cooked in a good wine.
- Bodeguitas Antonio Romero (various locations). Traditional bodegas where the montadito de pringá and the authentic atmosphere will draw you in.
- Bodega Santa Cruz Las Columnas (Old Town). A traditional bar popular with the locals, affordable tapas, fresh ham and the bill chalked onto the bar.
- Flor de Toranzo (Old Town). Traditional bars in the Old Town, canapés of anchovy with condensed milk or pork loin with apple, all in a great atmosphere.
- Taberna Sol y Sombra (Triana neighbourhood). An iconic Triana bullfighting-themed taberna, with old posters, traditional tapas and an authentic local flavour.
- “La Grande” San Jacinto (Triana neighbourhood). A bar in Triana where you can enjoy free tapas with your beer; nice food and a lively atmosphere; we recommend the prawns.
Seville will capture your heart with a tapa in your hand and the resolution to come back in your eyes. Here, tapa hopping is a shared poetry, you beat the heat with a tapa and some conversation; you can enjoy the city slowly, savouring every moment. And Volotea is ready to take you further still: to Cadiz or Malaga, where you can soak up the art and the flavours found in every part of Andalusia. Explore the south, lose yourself in its flavours, and let the soul of Andalusia draw you in… tapa after tapa!
