3 Family-Friendly Days in Seville, Spain

On the first day I like to do something to get acquainted with the city, a bike or segway tour (or a tuk tuk tour) is a fun way to get a lay of the land and decide where you would like revisit. It is also a perfect way to get out and be active if you are fighting jet lag.

Do yourself a favor and book a lunch reservation on the first day. There is nothing worse than arriving to a new city starving and have to figure out a lunch plan! Try El Pinton or Gusto near the Cathedral. After a quick siesta if needed, venture out for rooftop drinks (or kiddie cocktails!) at La Terraza de EME for beautiful sunset views of the Cathedral. For dinner visit the oldest tapas bar in Seville, El Rinconcillo (get there early to avoid the crowds - perfect for a travel day!) Keep in mind most Spaniards have lunch around 2 and dinner around 9pm!

Start your day with the authentic churros and friendly faces at El Comercio (make sure to have a peek in the kitchen to see how the churros are made.) Walk over to Plaza San Salvador and enjoy your churros in the square like a local. Next pick something that peaked your interest the day before to explore, maybe Plaza de Espana where you can rent a paddle boat or the Real Alcazar Palace. For lunch or dinner on day 2, I recommend taking a paella cooking class! The entire family can get involved and it is an interactive way to learn about Spanish food and culture. After dinner check out one of the many flamenco shows, most are only an hour long so should keep the kids entertained!

By day 3 you are living like a local. When you venture out for the day, stop in a nearby tapas bar for a cafe con leche (Spanish coffee with milk) and order a cola cao (hot milk mixed with chocolate powder) for the kids. Pick another place of interest to explore, perhaps the Maria Luisa Park or take a tour of the Plaza de Toros, the most traditional bull ring in Spain. It still holds bull fights during the season (April-September,) but I must warn you it is not for the faint of heart! In the evening, plan a visit to impressive Las Setas (the mushroom sculpture) by sunset when it lights up and has amazing views of the city. For dinner, if perhaps you are looking for a change from tapas, try San Marco Santa Cruz for delightful Italian that has something to please everyone.