Shop with Me: Seville’s Best Thrift Stores

By: Calie Champoux

One of the things I was most excited about before coming to study abroad in Europe was shopping. I have always adored Europeans style of clothing, and couldn’t wait to get my hands on the items they sold over here. As a frequent visitor of the Goodwill and many other thrift stores in the United States, I was curious to see what they had to offer in Seville. I spent the first few weeks trying to find good thrift stores, and I won’t lie, it was a little difficult! But do not fret, they are out there! I wished the whole time that I had someone to tell me the best ones from the beginning, so I didn’t have to dig through them myself. So, for all the regulars at second-hand stores, this ones for you!

My first recommendation is Antro Vintage. I will warn you some of the clothing may be on the pricier side, but I’ve found some good deals there. And if you’re willing to spend the money, their collection is amazing. Brands range from Carharrt to Doc Martens to Levis. They also have tons of neat accessories like sunglasses and scarves, and the owner even has his personal collection of super cool knick-knacks on display (my personal favorite is the cowboy boot shaped perfume bottle). I found a pair of loafers there for ten euros, so you can find steals, I promise!

My second recommendation is Humana. I believe this is a chain similar to Goodwill, or at least that was my impression when walking in. Tons of clothes!!! Like many large thrift stores, you definitely have to sift through their items, but they have gems hiding. Humana is definitely more on the affordable side, but not as many name brands. I love going to this store when I want to really thrift and find one of a kind items. 

My third recommendation, and my personal favorite, is Mosaico. Their located super close to the CIEE center in Seville, so my friends and I often stop after class. They have 2 euro, 3 euro, and 4 euro days, making everything super affordable. I will warn you, they do have a credit card minimum of 6 euros, so bring cash! Or if you’re like me, it gives you the excuse to find and buy another piece. They’re more on the medium size of a thrift store, not too curated of a collection, but definitely smaller than Humana. My friends and I have found amazing pieces here, a brown leather jacket for twenty euros and a pair of red heels for 5 euros being my favorites. The days they have sales they limit the items in the stores, but these are really good to go to, especially at the beginning of your study abroad, when you’re looking for basics. If you’re anything like me, you’ll feel like you underpacked and need a bunch of new clothes right off the bat. 

Whether you’re planning on studying in Seville, or just planning on visiting, I highly recommend checking these places out. There are obviously other thrift stores lining the streets but I have had the best luck at these three!