Comparison · Algarve vs Seville · Portugal / Spain
Algarve vs Seville
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Quick answer
Choose Algarve for Sea cliffs and caves, Golden beaches and beaches; choose Seville for Real Alcázar, Seville Cathedral and a short break. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 177 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 177 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Algarve
- May–June and September
- Best time for Seville
- March–May and October–November
Side by side
| Algarve | Seville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Portugal | Spain |
| Known for | Sea cliffs and caves, Golden beaches and Cataplana | Real Alcázar, Seville Cathedral and Plaza de España |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September | March–May and October–November |
| Ideal stay | 7 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $130–$250 | $130–$230 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Affordable |
| Warmest month | July, 29°C (84°F) | July, 36°C (97°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 16°C (61°F) | January, 16°C (61°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 8 | 7 |
| Day trips in our guide | 5 | 7 |
| Beaches | Praia da Marinha | — |
| Airports | FAO, LIS | SVQ |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Algarve for…
Sea cliffs and caves, Golden beaches and beaches. The Algarve is Portugal's southern coast, about 150 km from the Spanish border at the Guadiana River to Cape St Vincent, Europe's south-western tip. West of Faro, the coast breaks into honey-coloured cliffs, sea caves and coves such as Benagil and Ponta da…
Choose Seville for…
Real Alcázar, Seville Cathedral and a short break. Andalusia's capital has one of the largest old towns in Europe, a maze of whitewashed lanes and orange-tree squares around the Cathedral, the Giralda tower and the Real Alcázar palace. Across the Guadalquivir river, Triana is the traditional home of flamenco…
Top sights compared
| # | Algarve | Seville |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benagil Cave | Real Alcázar |
| 2 | Seven Hanging Valleys Trail | Seville Cathedral and the Giralda |
| 3 | Ponta da Piedade | Plaza de España |
| 4 | Cape St Vincent | Parque de María Luisa |
| 5 | Fortress of Sagres | Metropol Parasol (Las Setas) |
Food compared
| Algarve | Seville |
|---|---|
| Cataplana | Salmorejo |
| Grilled sardines | Spinach with chickpeas |
| Piri-piri chicken | Pork cheeks |
| Octopus | Montadito de pringá |
Which is cheaper?
Algarve and Seville cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $130–$250 in Algarve and $130–$230 in Seville (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Seville on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Algarve and Seville are about 177 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 7 days in Algarve and 4 in Seville.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Algarve or Seville cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $130–$250 in Algarve and $130–$230 in Seville (estimates).
+Is Algarve or Seville better for a first trip?
Pick Algarve for Sea cliffs and caves, Golden beaches and beaches, or Seville for Real Alcázar, Seville Cathedral and a short break.
+How far is Algarve from Seville?
About 177 km in a straight line.