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SHOPPING IN SEVILLE

The shopping experience in Seville is Tetuán and Calle Sierpes, and flows on
influenced by its culture – bustling with towards Plaza Nueva and over to Plaza
energy until the moment the siesta arrives, Alfalfa, where you will find a fantastic
then relaxing over lunch before the frenzy range of goods – anything from the latest
begins again. Seville has a good mix of fash ions to unique Spanish arts and crafts.
well-known chain stores and independently Yet more diverse items can be found while
owned gift shops, and the stores in this strolling along Amor de Dios towards
vibrant city are as colourful and diverse Alameda de Hercules, where there are many
as the people themselves. The main wonderful Moroccan, bohemian and artsy
shopping district winds through Calle shops to explore.

Specialist Shops
The streets of Calle Cuna,
Calle Francos and Calle
Lineros are lined with shops
that capture the flamenco
spirit. Lina Boutique has
impeccably styled, unique
dresses as well as accessories.
Roberto Garrudo sells
flamenco dance shoes, while
beautiful handmade shawls
and intricate lace mantillas
(veils) can be found at
Juan Foronda. Handmade
sombreros (hats), in addition An array of fans at Díaz, Calle Sierpes, Seville
to tasteful men’s accessories, Department Stores
are available at Maquedano. lined with shops, restaurants, bars
For a fabulous range of leather and Galerias and a cinema. A shopping mall
goods and fashions, El Caballo El Corte Inglés, Spain’s national is due to open at Torre Sevilla
is the place to shop. department store, has two main by the end of 2017. Shopping
To relive the spirit of Semana locations in the centre – Plaza centres are open 10am–10pm
Santa (Easter Week), religious Duque de la Victoria and Plaza Monday to Saturday.
items can be bought at Antigua Magdalena. The larger building
Casa Rodríguez. at Plaza Duque offers clothes, Open-Air Markets
At Poster Félix you can shoes, sporting goods, cosmet­
find historical posters from ics, a gourmet shop and a The lively and colourful open­ air
festivals and bullfights of years supermarket; the smaller markets feature a dazzling
gone by, and other vintage building stocks music, books display of unique wares and are
Spanish collectibles. and art supplies. The outlet a great way to spend a leisurely
in Plaza Magdalena sells morning. Distinctive accessories
fine china, kitchenware and clothing can be found in
and appliances. It also the markets of Plaza Duque de
houses a super market la Victoria and Plaza Magdalena,
and a DIY section. open all day (weather
El Corte Inglés is permitting) Thursday to Saturday.
open Monday to The markets at Plaza
Saturday until 10pm. Encarnación, El Arenal, Plaza del
Plaza de Armas Altozano, in Triana, and Calle
is the only shopping Fería (open mornings, Monday
centre in the heart of to Saturday) offer local produce,
town, with shops, fish, meat and cheese, while the
bars, restau rants, a Thursday market at Calle Fería
night club, cinema specializes in bric­a­brac. On
and a supermarket. Sunday mornings, stamps, coins
Nervion Plaza, the and other collectibles are traded
largest shopping hub in Plaza del Cabildo, and the
close to the city centre painters’ market in Plaza del
Stylish handmade sombreros (accessible by metro), is Museo has displays of local art.

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