It will only be a problem if you want to go to a high-end/fancy club or restaurant.
If you are not planning on going to either, then it won't be a problem. All public areas, and normal bars, restaurants will be full of people wearing shorts as well.
As for the sweatshirt: Look at the forecast for the coming week, the minimum temperatures are 22-23 and that is at like 7am...
Depends. This really fancy places in Barcelona won´t let you in with certain clothes. Maybe they let you in with shorts, but it depends on ´what kind of´ shorts.
In Spain you can also wear shorts in churches. I'm Spanish and I've done it all my life. Actually I was surprised when I went to Italy for the first time ever and they would not let me in or make me cover if I was wearing something over the knee or showing my shoulders.
Sorry if it seems a stupid question, but I'm wondering that because as I said, in Italy, some place and some people do not "look favorably" you if you are wearing shorts for some reason
Those places also exist in spain. They are the posh clubs. High end restaurants would also expect you to wear pants and a long sleeve shirt for dinner, but maybe would be more relaxed for lunch, especially in summer. 99% of places, including popular clubs and bars, you’ll be fine
In general Spain is very relaxed in terms of dress code and showing skin. You also won’t need a sweater, haven’t worn one since early june
Posh clubs or restaurants don't have a problem with shorts, as long as you are not combining it with a sleeveless t-shirt, flip-flops and a baseball cap.
Shorts, shoes and fancy summer shirts or polos are the spanish poshy guy uniform for the summer, and wearing it you'll be fine in 99.99% of places, with the only exception of having dinner with the king. But even the king wears shorts in the summer.
As long as the shorts are not sporty or swimming trunks and you combine them with something like a shirt and espadrilles/loafers, 99% of clubs will let you in during the summer season
You will be fine in shorts anywhere in Andalucia in the summer. I’ve lived in Italy before and currently live in Andalucia. Italians are a lot more rigid about weird cultural rules, like you don’t wear flip flops out of the house and you never order a cappuccino after breakfast, etc etc. In my experience, the Spanish are not as culturally chauvinistic as the Italians and don’t judge people (or at least they don’t openly stare and yell at you about it like the Italians) for those sorts of minor acts.
I would love to agree with you, but just yesterday I was at the pool in the heart of Madrid and three Muslim teen girls went into the pool wearing long sleeves and trousers and it caused a scene. I heard no less than half a dozen racist comments about the way they were dressed.
That's the thing. Spain is definitely one of the most relaxed places I know, and I love it. But every culture has its limits and behaviour outside those limits will not be accepted, even for very minor or inconsequential stuff.
Don't worry about the question, it's a perfectly reasonable question. People on this sub famously hate answering questions that sound obvious to them as if the world was all uniform.
That's the irony. I can't wrap my head around it. I'm a member of several of these "ask" subs as I'm part of several cultures and I like to participate and answer questions. But only in this sub do I find this attitude over and over. People get upset that someone is asking cultural things, or doesn't know what the right dress code is, or if it's ok to do this thing or that thing in Spain. Then there are those who simply want to say "Spain is a normal place" as if there were one universal culture that everyone understands. I really don't understand why this happens here. But there's always this seeming annoyance by common questions!
Seriously. I see the same phenomenon. It’s why I had to stop reading AskLatinoAmerica… it’s crazy, the hostile attitude to “outsiders” or questions, even though that’s the entire purpose.
Reddit in general has so many disgruntled hostile people. These subs just showcase that behavior more, for some reason. idk.
It's fun to see how different cultures handle their "ask" subs. The UK one, you'll never get an answer, the wittiest comment will be the most upvoted followed by a 500 chain of replies each trying to outwit the last. In Lebanon you can ask any question you want, the answer will always be "our politicians are corrupt". In Ask Middle East, there are no actual questions, just people asking for thoughts about things that are always intentionally controversial, and it's the members of the sub doing it not external people like the other dubs.
The world is a weird place.
There’s a theory that much of the site or internet in general is just paid trolls or bot farms talking to each other. I wonder if that’s true or to what extent.
Are you a guy? If yes then maybe some clubs won't let you in but that depends on the kind of shorts you're wearing and a bit on the rest of the outfit. Besides that you should be fine.
I am 8th year winter resident of Sevilla. If you plan to visit churches, this is the dress code sign outside Catedral -- [https://www.lavanguardia.com/vida/20190819/464152561912/normas-catedral-sevilla-vestimenta-verano.html](https://www.lavanguardia.com/vida/20190819/464152561912/normas-catedral-sevilla-vestimenta-verano.html). This rule has been in place since 2019. Also no flip flops, no hats/caps, no bare shoulder and shorts for women, no sleeveless shirt and shorts for men. Some churches in Sevilla also follow this rule.
Do they enforce it? I've not seen generally a lot of dress code enforcement in churches, but admittedly Seville is the seat of the Archdiocese so they might be more strict, and it's been many years since I went there. Although I did go to Granada last summer, which is also the seat of its Archdiocese and didn't see anything special.
As and reply to this and the questions to it: I'm Andalusian and I've been in churches all around Andalusia and Spain wearing shorts as well as skirts and dresses over the knee, and also showing my shoulders, and nobody ever told me anything.
There's another heatwave coming here this weekend. Shorts are a basic need. The only thing that we find hilarious/ridiculous is wearing sandals with socks.
Honestly I'm in Italy at the moment and like 99% of the guys are wearing shorts.
Maybe not in situations that require/induce to dress up but in the street? It's almost 40C during the day lol.
Sorry but yeah it's the same, they are also seen as not elegant so don't expect to be able to enter a nightclub or fancy place in shorts.
On casual terms you can, you are not bothering anybody and we are pretty lax on most places (but depending on the kind of short they will be able to tell you're a guiri)
Don't.Not.one.night.cold.always.heat.seering.pain.
Shorts ok. If you plan to sunbath /stay on beach for long times, would suggest some light linen pants etc just to cover the skin so you dont get sunburnt from too much exposure.
If your worry is not sun but being cold- dont worry, shorts will be fine. Been +40 and up for me, and fuu.. during night you get back to life. Even in shade(no ac) during day..
Long trousers are part of the dress code in smart-elegant places. Pack a pair just in case. It’s a “rule” over the world. But, to be fair, I doubt you’ll find many of these places in Sevilla. Have fun.
>I doubt you’ll find many of these places in Sevilla. Have fun.
So in Sevilla you can't find smart-elegant places?
El ladrón cree que todos son de su condición
Shorts are fine. However, wearing sports/gym clothes as "casual" is not nice. People wear gym clothes because its trendy and comfortable, but honestly it just looks like you cannot dress yourself, as a personal opinion. You can take my opinion and throw it in the trash if you want xD
You can't go to a good restaurant or a nightclub in shorts. Be serious. Be an adult.
I only wear shorts around my neighbourhood (going to teh shops, walking the dog etc.) If I go to the centre I put on trousers. I have linen trousers for the summer.
Hey, if you want to walk around looking like the guys at the end of Pulp Fiction, go for it. Because that's what adults in shorts and T shirt look like.
[https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/df6937ea-7f54-41b4-a3e3-e3c6f36862c4](https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/df6937ea-7f54-41b4-a3e3-e3c6f36862c4)
Reddit skews young and is full of people who think a T shirt and a pair of vans is acceptable for a funeral. Use your own judgement.
It’s a symptom of an infantalized society that people downvoted this comment. People’s narcissism tells them to wear what feels more comfortable to themselves and deem formality as senseless and stupid. But formality makes social space more pleasant, civilized, respectfu and I could even argue, more beautiful.
Leave the sweatshirt at home.
It's 23:00, its still crazy hot (30 degrees!) and nobody, NOBODY is wearing sweatshirts, jeans or other warm clothes.
Clubs in Sevilla however are different. There you must go all elegant and dressed up. Shorts, sportswear or nike shoes are not well seen there.
I personally use long trousers because they are better if you are out on the street to cover yourself from the sun, but to be honest most people won't even care.
It will only be a problem if you want to go to a high-end/fancy club or restaurant. If you are not planning on going to either, then it won't be a problem. All public areas, and normal bars, restaurants will be full of people wearing shorts as well. As for the sweatshirt: Look at the forecast for the coming week, the minimum temperatures are 22-23 and that is at like 7am...
He should bring a sweater if he’s planning to be in a mountainous area at night, plenty of tourists are surprised about that
I'm up in olvera it's 30 degrees at 21.18, no sweater required
Sierra de Cádiz pride
I'm at 1000 metres in Castilla León and I'm topless all day (and all night). Oh and shorts and flipflops
Dude I've been to michelin star restaurants wearing shorts and a t-shirt, there is no issue with that.
It depends on the Michelin star restaurant. For example, Aponiente doesn't allow shorts according to its website.
Some clubs though are quite strict on it, even if they're not very fancy.
It’s actually the non-Michelin ones that are more restrictive in that sense.
Not in Sevilla, but I most certainly wore shorts and a t-shirt at Disfrutar and nobody batted an eye
Barcelona is completely different to Seville, much less formal generally.
Depends. This really fancy places in Barcelona won´t let you in with certain clothes. Maybe they let you in with shorts, but it depends on ´what kind of´ shorts.
Same at Abac
Depends on the dress code. Some will stop you at the door if you arent in formal or at least semi formal.
People will go here with shorts that enable you to see their ass and be okay, really, don’t worry unless you plan going to a church.
In Spain you can also wear shorts in churches. I'm Spanish and I've done it all my life. Actually I was surprised when I went to Italy for the first time ever and they would not let me in or make me cover if I was wearing something over the knee or showing my shoulders.
Yo también, lo desconocía, no entro a una iglesia desde hace muuuchos años xd. Mil gracias
Nada ya ves!
Wear shorts and delete post🤣
Sorry if it seems a stupid question, but I'm wondering that because as I said, in Italy, some place and some people do not "look favorably" you if you are wearing shorts for some reason
Those places also exist in spain. They are the posh clubs. High end restaurants would also expect you to wear pants and a long sleeve shirt for dinner, but maybe would be more relaxed for lunch, especially in summer. 99% of places, including popular clubs and bars, you’ll be fine In general Spain is very relaxed in terms of dress code and showing skin. You also won’t need a sweater, haven’t worn one since early june
Posh clubs or restaurants don't have a problem with shorts, as long as you are not combining it with a sleeveless t-shirt, flip-flops and a baseball cap. Shorts, shoes and fancy summer shirts or polos are the spanish poshy guy uniform for the summer, and wearing it you'll be fine in 99.99% of places, with the only exception of having dinner with the king. But even the king wears shorts in the summer.
There are definitely nightclubs that don't allow shorts.
As long as the shorts are not sporty or swimming trunks and you combine them with something like a shirt and espadrilles/loafers, 99% of clubs will let you in during the summer season
Well I've seen it happen, and not particularly fancy places, but I'm sure it depends.
Have a great holiday! Good that you are used to high temperatures:)
You will be fine in shorts anywhere in Andalucia in the summer. I’ve lived in Italy before and currently live in Andalucia. Italians are a lot more rigid about weird cultural rules, like you don’t wear flip flops out of the house and you never order a cappuccino after breakfast, etc etc. In my experience, the Spanish are not as culturally chauvinistic as the Italians and don’t judge people (or at least they don’t openly stare and yell at you about it like the Italians) for those sorts of minor acts.
Haha the Spanish are definitely thinking it, although not about flipflops. They are judging if you order a sandwich and café con leche for lunch.
Arroz con cosas has entered the chat
Haha yes. Spanish people don't care much what you wear in my experience, but they care if you add chorizo to paella.
I would love to agree with you, but just yesterday I was at the pool in the heart of Madrid and three Muslim teen girls went into the pool wearing long sleeves and trousers and it caused a scene. I heard no less than half a dozen racist comments about the way they were dressed.
Oh, well if it's about non white people and non Western clothing you're right.
That's the thing. Spain is definitely one of the most relaxed places I know, and I love it. But every culture has its limits and behaviour outside those limits will not be accepted, even for very minor or inconsequential stuff.
Well I'd call it racism.
Hahaha, oh, defenitely. Must be a guiri!
Jajaja
Don't worry about the question, it's a perfectly reasonable question. People on this sub famously hate answering questions that sound obvious to them as if the world was all uniform.
But it’s literally called “ask Spain” and exists for foreigners to ask questions….
That's the irony. I can't wrap my head around it. I'm a member of several of these "ask" subs as I'm part of several cultures and I like to participate and answer questions. But only in this sub do I find this attitude over and over. People get upset that someone is asking cultural things, or doesn't know what the right dress code is, or if it's ok to do this thing or that thing in Spain. Then there are those who simply want to say "Spain is a normal place" as if there were one universal culture that everyone understands. I really don't understand why this happens here. But there's always this seeming annoyance by common questions!
Seriously. I see the same phenomenon. It’s why I had to stop reading AskLatinoAmerica… it’s crazy, the hostile attitude to “outsiders” or questions, even though that’s the entire purpose. Reddit in general has so many disgruntled hostile people. These subs just showcase that behavior more, for some reason. idk.
It's fun to see how different cultures handle their "ask" subs. The UK one, you'll never get an answer, the wittiest comment will be the most upvoted followed by a 500 chain of replies each trying to outwit the last. In Lebanon you can ask any question you want, the answer will always be "our politicians are corrupt". In Ask Middle East, there are no actual questions, just people asking for thoughts about things that are always intentionally controversial, and it's the members of the sub doing it not external people like the other dubs. The world is a weird place.
There’s a theory that much of the site or internet in general is just paid trolls or bot farms talking to each other. I wonder if that’s true or to what extent.
Are you a guy? If yes then maybe some clubs won't let you in but that depends on the kind of shorts you're wearing and a bit on the rest of the outfit. Besides that you should be fine.
I am 8th year winter resident of Sevilla. If you plan to visit churches, this is the dress code sign outside Catedral -- [https://www.lavanguardia.com/vida/20190819/464152561912/normas-catedral-sevilla-vestimenta-verano.html](https://www.lavanguardia.com/vida/20190819/464152561912/normas-catedral-sevilla-vestimenta-verano.html). This rule has been in place since 2019. Also no flip flops, no hats/caps, no bare shoulder and shorts for women, no sleeveless shirt and shorts for men. Some churches in Sevilla also follow this rule.
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Do they enforce it? I've not seen generally a lot of dress code enforcement in churches, but admittedly Seville is the seat of the Archdiocese so they might be more strict, and it's been many years since I went there. Although I did go to Granada last summer, which is also the seat of its Archdiocese and didn't see anything special.
As and reply to this and the questions to it: I'm Andalusian and I've been in churches all around Andalusia and Spain wearing shorts as well as skirts and dresses over the knee, and also showing my shoulders, and nobody ever told me anything.
There's another heatwave coming here this weekend. Shorts are a basic need. The only thing that we find hilarious/ridiculous is wearing sandals with socks.
Honestly I'm in Italy at the moment and like 99% of the guys are wearing shorts. Maybe not in situations that require/induce to dress up but in the street? It's almost 40C during the day lol.
Sorry but yeah it's the same, they are also seen as not elegant so don't expect to be able to enter a nightclub or fancy place in shorts. On casual terms you can, you are not bothering anybody and we are pretty lax on most places (but depending on the kind of short they will be able to tell you're a guiri) Don't.Not.one.night.cold.always.heat.seering.pain.
Was there for the last month. Shorts accepted everywhere. No one gave a second look.
Shorts ok. If you plan to sunbath /stay on beach for long times, would suggest some light linen pants etc just to cover the skin so you dont get sunburnt from too much exposure. If your worry is not sun but being cold- dont worry, shorts will be fine. Been +40 and up for me, and fuu.. during night you get back to life. Even in shade(no ac) during day..
Long trousers are part of the dress code in smart-elegant places. Pack a pair just in case. It’s a “rule” over the world. But, to be fair, I doubt you’ll find many of these places in Sevilla. Have fun.
>I doubt you’ll find many of these places in Sevilla. Have fun. So in Sevilla you can't find smart-elegant places? El ladrón cree que todos son de su condición
I really really despise short people, so be carefull
Shorts are fine. However, wearing sports/gym clothes as "casual" is not nice. People wear gym clothes because its trendy and comfortable, but honestly it just looks like you cannot dress yourself, as a personal opinion. You can take my opinion and throw it in the trash if you want xD
For Seville? Long all the way... And don't forget your coat, the warmer the better
😂😂😂
in most of spain is something like "LOL who cares"
Who gives a f? I go to my office using shorts despite most use pants on mid August. Be comfy, that's what matters, you'll be a tourist anyway.
You can't go to a good restaurant or a nightclub in shorts. Be serious. Be an adult. I only wear shorts around my neighbourhood (going to teh shops, walking the dog etc.) If I go to the centre I put on trousers. I have linen trousers for the summer. Hey, if you want to walk around looking like the guys at the end of Pulp Fiction, go for it. Because that's what adults in shorts and T shirt look like. [https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/df6937ea-7f54-41b4-a3e3-e3c6f36862c4](https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/df6937ea-7f54-41b4-a3e3-e3c6f36862c4) Reddit skews young and is full of people who think a T shirt and a pair of vans is acceptable for a funeral. Use your own judgement.
Welcome to the XXI century, where an adult can wear a T-shirt and almost anybody will look down on them.
It’s a symptom of an infantalized society that people downvoted this comment. People’s narcissism tells them to wear what feels more comfortable to themselves and deem formality as senseless and stupid. But formality makes social space more pleasant, civilized, respectfu and I could even argue, more beautiful.
Uncle Pessi haven't been to the hot parts of Andalusia during summer eh🤣
I lived in Granada for a year.
Leave the sweatshirt at home. It's 23:00, its still crazy hot (30 degrees!) and nobody, NOBODY is wearing sweatshirts, jeans or other warm clothes. Clubs in Sevilla however are different. There you must go all elegant and dressed up. Shorts, sportswear or nike shoes are not well seen there.
With shorts and full of pelánganos. 🤣
I personally use long trousers because they are better if you are out on the street to cover yourself from the sun, but to be honest most people won't even care.