Are These Spain’s Most Enchanting Cities? What To Eat & Do in Seville and Córdoba in 2026

10 places in this vlog

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1. 1:28

   Mercado de Triana

   🛒 Market · Triana

   A cooking school inside the market runs classes on salmorejo, spinach with chickpeas and a giant paella.

2. 2:50

   Triana

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Triana

   Some ceramics shops still have painters working on pieces in the back.

3. 3:11

   Centro Cerámica Triana

   🏛️ Museum · Triana · brief mention

4. 3:46

   Eslava

   🍴 Restaurant · San Lorenzo

   The standout is the egg yolk on a mushroom sponge; the salmorejo is also good.

5. 4:37

   Plaza de España

   🏢 Landmark · Parque de María Luisa

   Arrive before 8 a.m. for soft morning light and an almost empty plaza, before the daytime crowds and rowboats.

6. 6:02

   Royal Alcázar of Seville

   🏰 Palace · Santa Cruz

   Allow time to explore every courtyard and garden.

7. 6:34

   Barrio Santa Cruz

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Santa Cruz

   Head to the edges of the neighbourhood to avoid the busy streets right around the Alcázar.

8. 6:48

   Ovejas Negras

   🍺 Bar · Centro · brief mention

   Recommended as a destination to aim for in the calmer part of Santa Cruz.

9. 8:16

   Metropol Parasol (Las Setas de Sevilla)

   🏢 Landmark · La Encarnación

   Sunset is busy; wander around below at golden hour as well as taking in the view from the top.

10. 9:15

    Córdoba

    🚆 Day trip · Córdoba Province

    The May Patio Festival has six routes and over 50 patios, usually open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again in the evening.