What to eat in Seville in July: Seasonal delicacies
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Espinacas con garbanzos
A thick stew of spinach, chickpeas, garlic, cumin, and paprika, this dish reflects Seville’s Moorish and convent heritage. It is usually vegetarian and hearty enough as a main tapa. You will find it year‑round at market bars and traditional taverns. Try a portion at a stall inside Mercado de Triana while watching cooks work.
Salmorejo is a chilled puréed soup of tomato, bread, olive oil, and garlic, usually topped with egg and cured ham. It draws on Andalusia’s need for refreshing dishes in warm months, yet appears on menus most of the year. Order a bowl at Mercado Lonja del Barranco’s stands and eat it on the shaded riverside terrace.
This small sandwich is filled with shredded leftover meats from a long‑cooked stew, pressed into crusty bread. It reflects thrifty home cooking and is a classic mid‑day snack in Seville’s bars. For a local version, seek out stalls and taverns around Mercado de la Calle Feria on a Thursday market morning.
Cola de toro is a slow‑braised oxtail stew cooked with red wine, vegetables, and spices until gelatinous and tender. Once linked to bullring leftovers, it is now a restaurant specialty served year‑round. Sample a tapa portion with bread at one of the prepared‑food counters inside Mercado Lonja del Barranco.
This thin, crisp wafer made with olive oil, flour, sugar, anise, and sesame comes from nearby towns but is a daily snack in Seville. It is dairy‑free and often enjoyed with coffee or as a light dessert. Buy individually wrapped tortas at Confitería La Campana on Calle Sierpes and taste them standing at the marble counter.
July is Seville’s hottest month, with highs often above 40°C. The city slows down, locals head to the coast, and attractions are uncrowded. Nightlife, open-air cinemas, and riverfront bars come alive after sunset.
Pro tips for visiting Seville in July
Plan all outdoor sightseeing for early morning or late evening to avoid extreme heat.
Use air-conditioned spaces for midday breaks—museums, malls, and cafés.
Many businesses close for holidays, especially in August; check hours before visiting.
Take advantage of summer sales for shopping deals.
On warm nights from late June to mid September, the Alcázar gardens host small seated concerts at 22:00. Programs range from classical guitar to jazz, attracting culture‑minded visitors avoiding daytime heat. Tickets are inexpensive but limited and usually sell out days in advance; evenings remain calm outside the venue.
Triana’s summer Velá is a neighborhood fair with rowing races by day and casetas, music, and fireworks at night. It stays fairly local but draws many Sevillanos back from the coast for the finale on July 26. Expect crowded streets, late noise along the riverfront, and packed terraces after dark.
All July and August (throughout July–August interpreted as July 1–August 31), the provincial council’s courtyard turns into an outdoor cinema. Screenings of recent films and classics start around 22:15, offering a relaxed cultural option in the heat. Tickets are inexpensive; evenings can sell out on weekends.
On 16 July, chapels dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel honor the Virgin with Masses and small processions, especially near the river. In Seville, one image may even board a boat symbolically. These are localized religious events with minimal wider impact; check parish posters for exact times.
Seville in July at a glance
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Weather
Maximum temperature: 37°C
Minimum temperature: 21°C
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Daylight
Around 14 hours 25 minutes of daylight
Sunrise: 7:15am
Sunset: 9:40pm
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Key events
Noches en los Jardines del Real Alcázar, Velá de Santiago y Santa Ana, Virgen del Carmen celebrations
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Crowds
Fewer tourists, shorter queues at attractions, and a quieter overall vibe, as locals may be on holiday.
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What to pack
Very lightweight clothing, sandals, sunhat, high SPF, swimsuit.
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Seasonal treats
Cold gazpacho at tapas bars, fried fish at Triana’s Velá, ice cream at summer kiosks
Plan ahead: must-visit experiences for Seville in July
