Nightlife
Like the great city itself, Seville nightlife is also divided up into neighbourhoods depending on what you are looking for. However one thing is for sure, the plan on most people’s agenda (visitors and locals alike) is to go out as often as possible until as late as possible. Most districts know this and they tend to cater specifically for this purpose. So with this in mind, let’s have a look at what districts or “barrios” cater to what tastes.
Seville by night.
Barrio de Santa Cruz
Otherwise known as the Jewish district, the barrio de Santa Cruz is the sort of place where you would take an evening stroll and grab a tapas and a cold beer (although this can be fairly pricey, depending on where you go). It is not really the sort of place where you would look to do some serious partying.
Barrio de Alfalfa
This is only a stone’s throw away from the barrio de Santa Cruz, but is much less tourist orientated. This is where the city’s student population (of which there are many) flock to the bars around Calle Perez Galdos and the main square of Plaza Alfalfa. The scene here, although relaxed, has a more vibrant feel as bright young crowds of people stand around outside bars, happily chatting and generally soaking up the atmosphere.
Alameda de Hercules
If you are looking for a more alternative vibe, then across town from the Barrio de Alfalfa the Alameda de Hercules has one of the best areas for nightlife in the city. It is a large tree lined street that is adorned with bars and small clubs, that only start to come alive in the early hours of the morning.
Barrio De Triana
If you cross the river on to the west side you will enter the gypsy quarter of Triana. The Calle Betis which runs parallel to the Gualdalquivir river is awash with bars. Many of these put tables out so that you can look out across the river towards the Giralda and the cathedral. This is where the city’s professionals like to come. The prices that you would pay for a beer in this part of town certainly isn’t as expensive as other parts of the city and offers good value for money.
Barrio de Santa Catalina
Just north of the city centre in the district where Alfalfa meets Santa Catalina you can find some real authentic Flamenco. These are not the tourist price traps that are advertised by tourist information. This is the real deal, where the smoky atmosphere and seedy lighting adds to the ambience.
So you see there is a real different feel to the city depending upon what you are into. Seville also has a lively lesbian and gay scene particularly around the streets of Amor de Dios and Trajano. so there is something here to suit every taste.
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