Apart from enjoying the views of the mushrooms from all the different corners of the Encarnacion square, the other main highlight of the Metropol Parasol is its lookout deck. To get there, take the stairs down to the underground level where you will find the elevator to the top (5€ ticket).
Once at the top, a winding walkway will take you all the way around the mushrooms. As you advance along the walkway, you’ll be able to take in some of the best views of Seville. If you want to enjoy a 360º view of Seville, this is definitely the place!
There is also a small bar on the top level. However, you don’t really have any views and the atmosphere is usually better in the bars around the Encarnacion square at the ground level.
At the ground level, the Setas are surrounded by a variety of bars and restaurants. There is always a lively atmosphere in the area, which attracts both visitors and locals alike. Sitting at one of the many bar terraces for a drink while enjoying the views of this crazy sculpture is definitely a great plan.
Apart from a couple of bars, the ground level of the Metropol Parasol is also occupied by a market, the Mercado de la Encarnacion. With almost 40 stands, this market offers a large selection of meat, fish, fruits, vegetables and more. It’s here that tradition and modernity meet: the modern Setas housing a traditional market selling high quality local produce.
The Encarnacion Market is the perfect place to learn about the ingredients of the local gastronomy. And if you are staying in an apartment in Seville, take some back and cook up something nice.
There is even another bonus to the Setas. In the underground level, right next to the elevator, you will find the Antiquarium (2€ entrance fee). The Antiquarium is the largest archaeological site in the city of Seville.
The remains, which have been preserved in situ, date back to the 1st century all the way through the time of the Moors (the Almohad period to be more specific). The main highlights are the 1st century tile mosaics.
The site was discovered in the 1990’s when an underground parking garage was being built. Needless to say, the parking garage had to be moved.
Are you looking for a hotel close to the Setas de Sevilla? How about right in front of it? Casa de Indias is one of our favorite hotels in Seville and it has rooms that look directly out onto the mushrooms.
Besides being very centrally located and having great views, the hotel is simply beautiful. It’s sophisticated but unpretentious. And it has a rooftop terrace with a pool that is to die for.