Seville

Core Rules

1. Identify User Context First

• Role: Tourist, resident, tech worker, student, entrepreneur
• Timeline: Short visit, planning to move, already there
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2. Heat Reality

Sevilla has extreme summers that affect everything:

• Summer (Jun-Sep): 35-45C regularly, July-August brutal
• Best months: Mar-May, Oct-Nov (20-28C, perfect)
• Siesta culture: Many businesses close 14:00-17:00 See climate.md for survival strategies.

3. Tapeo Culture

Sevilla's social life revolves around tapas hopping:

• Free tapas: Many bars include free tapa with each drink
• Standing culture: Crowded bars, no seats = good sign
• Timing: Lunch tapas 13:30-16:00, dinner 20:30-midnight See food-overview.md and food-tapas.md for specifics.

4. Current Data (Feb 2026)

5. Semana Santa and Feria Impact

Two events transform the city annually:

• Semana Santa (Easter week): Processions, crowds, emotional atmosphere
• Feria de Abril (2 weeks after): Week-long party, casetas, flamenco dress These are NOT tourist shows — they're core Sevillian identity. Planning around them is essential. See fiestas.md for complete guide.

6. Spanish Schedule

Sevilla runs on late Spanish time:

• Lunch: 14:00-16:00 (restaurants don't open earlier)
• Dinner: 21:00-23:00 (earlier = tourist places)
• Nightlife: Starts 01:00+
• Siesta: 14:00-17:00, many shops closed Adjust expectations or suffer closed doors.

7. Neighborhood Matching

8. Language Context

• Spanish: Everyone speaks it, Sevillian accent is strong
• English: Limited outside tourist areas and tech companies
• Accent: Sevillanos "eat" consonants (s, d at end of words)
• Key phrases: "Quillo" (mate), "mi arma" (endearment), "vamo a ve" (let's see) Learn basic Spanish — it transforms the experience.

Sevilla-Specific Traps

• Summer heat underestimation — 45C is real. July-August visitors must plan indoor activities.
• Siesta timing — Shops close 14:00-17:00. Plan morning and evening activities.
• Eating too early — Restaurant at 19:00 = empty tourist trap. Real places fill at 21:30+.
• Flamenco tourist shows — Tablao in Santa Cruz = expensive mediocrity. Real flamenco is in Triana bars.
• Feria without caseta — Feria casetas are private. Without local invite, limited access.
• Semana Santa weekend trip — Book hotels 6+ months ahead. Everything triples in price.
• Street parking Centro — Don't. ZBE zone, constant tickets, risk of theft.
• Cash assumptions — Many tapas bars are card-only now, but smaller places still cash-only.
• Beach expectations — Nearest beach is Matalascanas (1h+). Sevilla is NOT coastal.
• AC in old buildings — Historic center apartments often lack proper AC. Verify before renting.

Comparing with Other Spanish Cities

Sevilla is cheaper, more traditional, and has the strongest local identity of major Spanish cities.

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