alameda de hercules literally translates to "hercules mall." this area was actually built in 1574,…read moreyep over 400 years ago, as a public garden, and was the oldest public garden in all of spain, and the european continent for that matter. it has undergone much reconstruction, the most recent in 2008, and today, it stands as a public promenade for everyone to enjoy. this venue does resemble a long, herculean-length mall, with two tall, statued arches at one end. but aside from that, there are only a few benches and tables scattered throughout, and a fountain in the middle. locals and tourists alike like to walk the length of this mall to get from point a to point b, but there wasn't much going on when we came, possibly b/c it was raining on the day we visited. it is very close to the historic macarena neighborhood as well as many popular restaurants and tapas bars.

We found this park while wandering around one afternoon, looking for tapas and ice cold beer. Lots…read moreof choices for cafés, and most importantly away from touristy areas -- which means on the cheaper end of prices.

Idealism meets modern; a classic plaza with wafting orange blossoms in the air, old school fountain…read moreand yet in use by kids, elderly and everything in between. Unique shops surrounding, hand laid stonework throughout and not so small you've no intimacy in your experience like lots of other Seville plazas. One of my favorite thus far!

Nice plaza and meeting point, all ages gathering, very clean despite old age, trams going by across…read morethe plaza, good spot for catching a taxi.