Which is nicer Lisbon or Seville?

Seville is more touristy than Lisbon and is known for its Moorish and Islamic architecture, its colorful Flamenco dancing, and its local tapas and wine. Lisbon is popular for its hilltop vistos, beautiful old town, and lively Fado music. It is also home to Castelo de São Jorge.



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Seville is one of Spain's most beautiful cities. Sensual, mysterious and flamboyant, it's a place where the traditions of the bullfight and flamenco are fiercely honoured.

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Lisbon is, among other things, known for its unique historical center, stunning architecture, colorful azulejos (ceramic tiles), and fantastic food. It also has a fascinating history, filled with rulers, invasions, destructions, and re-constructions. History aside, Lisbon is a fantastic place to visit.

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Yes, Lisbon is walkable. While it has a reputation for being hilly, Lisbon's historic streets are indeed walkable. There is no need to rent a car, just remember to pack some good walking shoes!

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We recommend three days in Seville; however, you could easily stay longer. If you only have a weekend – and Seville is a great European weekender – two days would allow you to see most of the main attractions.

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We recommend three days in Seville; however, you could easily stay longer. If you only have a weekend – and Seville is a great European weekender – two days would allow you to see most of the main attractions.

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11 Most Beautiful Places in Portugal
  • Belém Tower, Lisbon.
  • Sete Cidades, Azores.
  • Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon.
  • Madeira Botanical Gardens, Funchal.
  • Peneda-Gerês National Park, Porto.
  • Monserrate Palace, near Sintra.
  • 25th April Bridge, Lisbon.
  • The Douro Valley, Porto.


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Seville. Undoubtedly a contender for the most beautiful city in Spain, the Andalusian capital is the epicenter for Moorish heritage. There are so many cool things to pack into a Seville itinerary that include history, culture, architecture, and amazing food.

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The best time to visit Seville is from March to May. During these months the temperatures are mild, the rush of tourist traffic hasn't reached summer volume and the hotels tend to offer lower rates (except during special events).

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This 2,200-year-old city has a rich history touched by many cultures, giving it a unique personality and a well-preserved historical center. It is a highly walkable city, despite being the largest of the Andalusia region and the fourth largest in all of Spain.

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Seville is home to the world's biggest gothic cathedral It was completed in the early 16th century, finally supplanting the iconic Hagia Sophia as the then-largest church in the world. This Roman Catholic cathedral occupies 11,520 square feet and the church's sublime Giralda tower is 104.5 metres tall.

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Seville is blessed with year round sunny weather. In fact, there is an average of only 80 days of rain every year. It is also the sunniest city in Europe with very hot summers, reaching highs of 35°C. In fact, the highest temperature ever recorded in Europe was in Seville in 1881 at 50°C!

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Seville is the largest city in Andalusia and the fourth-largest in the whole of Spain, but despite this, it's very walkable – you can cross the city center from one end to the other in approximately 45 minutes.

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In our opinion, Granada is the better choice if you only have a day or two! After all, it's simply not possible to see everything Seville has to offer in such a short amount of time. However, Seville is definitely worth visiting if you have three days or more.

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Seville is generally a very safe city, but stay alert In the area surrounding the cathedral, be wary of women who offer you a sprig of rosemary and offer to read your palm—they'll ask for money as soon as they're done. (A polite but firm “no, gracias” will usually get them to back off.)

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As a rule, the high-speed train Madrid to Seville boasts average travel times of 2 hours and 30 minutes, running at maximum speeds of up to 192 miles per hour.

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Bonus tips for not looking like a tourist
  1. Don't do all-white or all-caqui. Even in summer, Portuguese people don't do the jungle-explorer look. ...
  2. Don't do rain capes, but don't walk in the rain unprotected. Rain capes give any tourist away anywhere, but Portuguese people don't usually wear impermeable clothes. ...
  3. Be bland.


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3 days in Lisbon is the perfect amount of time to explore both the city of Lisbon, and take a day trip to Sintra, which would be our choice of the day trip options. You can do it in two days, but we'd definitely cut out the day trip to Sintra and stay within Lisbon's city limits.

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