We paid 76 Euros at Regadera for a starter, two mains, two desserts and four glasses of wine.

I agree that the Mezquita is one of the world's treasures, an amazing place. Allow enough time to take it all in.

KarenWoo - it says you can only buy tickets at the monument on their website. Where would you get advance tickets? We are going to be there in September.

Thanks!

Bedar,
Glad you found it through my trip report - I thought I had posted the link, but it looks like it didn't load (I was on my iPad at the time). I just want you to know that I did respond!

We loved the place - the apartment was comfortable and the terrace was fabulous, with great views, and we enjoyed the space a lot. We also found the host to be a delight -- very warm, as helpful as possible.

Progol - How far a walk was it from your meeting place on Angel de Saavedra to that apt. ? I'm having a mobility issue now so have to take this sort of thing into account. Would you remember the apt address so I can locate it on a map ? Thanks !

The meeting place was at the entry to the apartment complex. There are a number of buildings that enclose an open area with a tiny decorative pool and plantings, butt it's not large. I believe there are a number of steps down into the courtyard area but not a lot. It's a great location, easy to walk everywhere and, as I said, the terrace is lovely.

Thank you, Progol. So I guess the entry to the complex is on Angel de Saavedra ? I'll look at a map again. Only a couple of nights available - we'd have taken it for a week - but so it goes !!

Yes, the guards do usher people out at 9.30 am before opening the place up for tourist ('cultural') visit at 10 am with entrance fees, now 10 euro. There is no advance booking available. No restriction on taking photos during free entry, except you cannot take photos of liturgical celebrations, i.e. the Mass and morning prayer. So if you are in the vicinity of cathedral part, you may be told not to take pictures.

Jamikins, when I asked the question about buying advance tickets to the Mezquita, I wasn't sure that was even possible. I only wanted to know if it was necessary to do that if it was possible to buy advance tickets. I apologize if I misled you.

Alec, thanks for letting me know there is no advance booking at the Mezquita. I should have gone online myself to check.

Indyhiker, 76 euros sounds very reasonable for what you got. I will make dinner reservations when it gets closer!

Thanks to everyone else who responded!

It's funny in that Regadera ended up being our most expensive meal over two weeks. We ate well, but most places we went just didn't cost much. For instance, we ate twice at Vineria San Telmo in Sevilla (modern tapas, very good quality) and paid 33 Euros for 4 tapas, 4 drinks and two desserts. We thought it was a steal. Tapas and drinks at the average bodega cost us roughly 15-20 Euros in Sevilla, even less in Madrid and Granada (where you often get a free tapa with a drink).

We just got back yesterday and I'm totally bummed that the trip is over. Spain totally exceeded our expectations. Beautiful cities, yummy food and drink, kind and exuberant people (both natives and fellow travelers). I fell in love and imagine we'll soon return. I hope you enjoy yourselves.