Confitería La Campana, Seville
What to buy here: Tortas del Aceite.
A lunchbox staple and afternoon snack favorite, tortas del aceite are simple cakes made of flour, sugar and salt that are fried in olive oil. Dipped in coffee or hot chocolate, the small cakes are crunchy and light, so it’s a good treat to break up a shopping day. Located on the main shopping street, Calle Sierpes, you’ll find Confitería La Campana, one of Seville’s oldest and most respected pastry shops. The waiters, dressed in Old World uniforms, serve cakes and pastries on gorgeous china out of a wood-paneled shop. You can have a torta in their outdoor seating, standing up at the bar, or take some home for family and friends. Price: 1,30€ (about 30g).
A lunchbox staple and afternoon snack favorite, tortas del aceite are simple cakes made of flour, sugar and salt that are fried in olive oil. Dipped in coffee or hot chocolate, the small cakes are crunchy and light, so it’s a good treat to break up a shopping day. Located on the main shopping street, Calle Sierpes, you’ll find Confitería La Campana, one of Seville’s oldest and most respected pastry shops. The waiters, dressed in Old World uniforms, serve cakes and pastries on gorgeous china out of a wood-paneled shop. You can have a torta in their outdoor seating, standing up at the bar, or take some home for family and friends. Price: 1,30€ (about 30g).
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Confitería La Campana on Map
Sight Name: Confitería La Campana
Sight Location: Seville, Spain (See walking tours in Seville)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Seville, Spain (See walking tours in Seville)
Sight Type: Shopping
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