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Quick Guide to Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain

February 28, 2025 • 1 min read

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Written by Jackie C.

Don’t forget to pack: comfortable walking shoes, umbrella, sunglasses, hand fan

Best left at home: sweatpants (Spain is much more on the dressier side)

Best eats in the area: Bar Alfalfa for the best tapas

Favorite local activity: taking a stroll by the Guadalquivir River

Where to study: Café del Valle in Los Remedios

Must-try local dish: Jamón Ibérico, any type of croquetas, patatas bravas, bacalao (cod)

Best photo op: El Mirador de Querencia gets a nice view of the Cathedral/La Giralda.

Your biggest fail: crossing the street with pigeons on the lamp post and having one poop on me

Buy this: cute outer jackets and handbags

Not that: avoid the tourist traps and shop more local

Most interesting class: Spanish Cinema & World Religions

Best part of the program: meeting new friends and doing excursions around Andalusia!

Unforgettable weekend trips: Palma de Mallorca, Grand Canary Islands, Barcelona, Ronda

Favorite local tradition: Feria week

Bonus Pro Tip(s):

  • Don’t travel every weekend! Sevilla has many sites to see.
  • Visit the hidden gems of Sevilla (Plaza de Hercules, Mercado de Triana, Torre Sevilla)
  • Have FUN!