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Seville neighbourhoods: what to see in Santa Cruz, Triana, El Arenal and La Macarena

Find out what to see in each neighbourhood, what makes it distinct and how to combine them on foot.

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What to see in Seville’s neighbourhoods

Neighbourhood	Character	Right for you if you want…
Santa Cruz	Old Jewish quarter, alleys and squares	A stroll right beside the great monuments.
Triana	River, ceramics and crafts	A distinct identity across the river.
El Arenal	The old port of the Indies	The river, the Maestranza and trading Seville.
La Macarena	City walls, markets and local life	Everyday Seville, away from the queues.

Neighbourhood guides

The neighbourhoods, one by one

Neighbourhoods · Santa CruzSanta CruzA walking route through the old Jewish quarter and its squares.Read the guide
Neighbourhoods · TrianaTrianaCeramics, the river and a distinct identity across the bridge.Read the guide
Neighbourhoods · El ArenalEl ArenalThe old port of the Indies, the Maestranza and the Caridad.Read the guide
Neighbourhoods · La MacarenaLa MacarenaWalls, basilica and markets: everyday Seville.Read the guide

How to combine Seville’s neighbourhoods on foot

Santa Cruz + El ArenalA few minutes apart on foot, passing the Cathedral.
El Arenal + TrianaJust cross Triana Bridge: perfect for an afternoon.
La MacarenaDeserves a morning of its own, best combined with the Setas and the Alameda.

Living alongside residents

All these neighbourhoods are lived in. Seville’s historic centre faces growing tourist pressure, and respecting residents is part of visiting well: keep voices down at night, do not enter private courtyards without permission and do not block doorways for photos.

Would you like to explore a neighbourhood with a guide?

The Santa Cruz quarter and Triana and Plaza de España tours cover two of them with María.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the prettiest neighbourhood in Seville?

Santa Cruz is the best known, but Triana and La Macarena have more everyday life. It depends on what you are after.

Where should I stay to walk the neighbourhoods?

Anywhere in the historic centre lets you walk to Santa Cruz, El Arenal and Triana; La Macarena is a little further north.

Are they safe at night?

Generally, yes. Take the usual precautions in busy areas.

Shall we talk about your visit?

Tell María when you are coming, how many of you there are and what interests you. She will reply with a clear proposal.

Ask about a neighbourhood tour