Seville is full of character and charm on all four sides, and day-to-day life in the city is a mixture of a rich cultural agenda and the possibility of leading a leisurely life. Among its many benefits, Seville’s sun shines all year round and its neighborhoods embrace the taste for filling terraces, picturesque stores and corners that radiate personality.
In Seville there are neighborhoods for all needs: frenetic neighborhoods in the center, others more quiet, those of tradition and those marked by new architectural trends. All of them share the virtue of being located in one of the cities with the best quality of life in the country.
1. Triana
Triana, no doubt, is one of the most famous and visited neighborhoods of Seville. But it is also one of those able to rightly boast a character of its own and an indisputable beauty. Among its streets you can take the pulse of the city in all its essence, cradle of flamenco and home to well-known artists is also one of the most reputable gastronomic areas. Tapas in spurts, fried food and charming cafes on this bank of the Guadalquivir.
The Triana Market welcomes you to this neighborhood with tradition where you learn to move easily and which is, at the same time, quite close to the most commercial area of Seville.
2. The Macarena
The Macarena neighborhood is one of the best options for those looking for cheaper prices without going too far from the city center. The Alameda de Hercules or Feria street depending on the area, can be just a few minutes away and in the vicinity of this neighborhood you will find the homonymous Hospital, the Parliament of Andalusia or the tremendous Basilica de la Macarena . An authentic neighborhood, almost a devout village full of traditional bars and churches.
3. The Arenal
A few steps away from the Cathedral, the Barrio de Santa Cruz and the most commercial area of the city, El Arenal is one of the favorite areas for those looking to be in the middle of the hustle and bustle.
The most vibrant neighborhood of the city, crowded with restaurants and bars where you can enjoy tapas, listen to live music or simply enjoy the beauty of the historic center of Seville. Of course, there is no shortage of some of the best nightlife options.
4. San Bernardo
Living in the neighborhood of San Bernardo or in the vicinity of the Buhaira is ideal for those who prefer to get away from the center without giving up the gastronomic activity, parks and good communications. What was once a suburb of Seville full of industrial activity has been transformed today into one of the best neighborhoods in Seville.
Offices, entertainment venues, nightclubs and a myriad of hospitality businesses that have nothing to envy to the center of Seville. And in any case, those who choose this area as their home will find Avenida Menéndez Pelayo, the Murillo gardens and the Jewish quarter much closer than they think.
5. East Seville
Sevilla Este, far from what you might think (and the jokes to which this secluded neighborhood sometimes lends itself) is one of the best areas to rent or buy a home. Equipped with all the necessary services, green and commercial areas. It is, at the time, one of the favorite options for families and people looking for some quietness in front of the hectic life of the center. The airport is nearby as well as one of the busiest water parks in the summer.