Comparison · Granada vs Seville · Spain
Granada vs Seville
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Granada for Alhambra and Albaicín; choose Seville for Real Alcázar and Seville Cathedral. Granada is generally less expensive, and the two are about 212 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 212 km
- Less expensive
- Granada
- Best time for Granada
- April–May and October
- Best time for Seville
- March–May and October–November
Side by side
| Granada | Seville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Known for | Alhambra, Albaicín and Free tapas | Real Alcázar, Seville Cathedral and Plaza de España |
| Best time to visit | April–May and October | March–May and October–November |
| Ideal stay | 3 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $120–$200 | $130–$230 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Affordable |
| Warmest month | July, 34°C (93°F) | July, 36°C (97°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 13°C (55°F) | January, 16°C (61°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 8 | 7 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 7 |
| Beaches | — | — |
| Airports | GRX, AGP | SVQ |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Granada for…
Alhambra and Albaicín. Granada was the last Muslim kingdom in Spain until 1492, and its Nasrid rulers left the Alhambra, a hilltop complex of palaces, fortress and gardens that is one of Europe's most visited monuments. Across the Darro valley, the whitewashed Albaicín quarter…
Choose Seville for…
Real Alcázar and Seville Cathedral. 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
| # | Granada | Seville |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alhambra and the Nasrid Palaces | Real Alcázar |
| 2 | Generalife | Seville Cathedral and the Giralda |
| 3 | Palace of Charles V | Plaza de España |
| 4 | Mirador de San Nicolás | Parque de María Luisa |
| 5 | Albaicín | Metropol Parasol (Las Setas) |
Food compared
| Granada | Seville |
|---|---|
| Free tapas | Salmorejo |
| Tortilla del Sacromonte | Spinach with chickpeas |
| Broad beans with ham | Pork cheeks |
| Trevélez ham | Montadito de pringá |
Which is cheaper?
Granada is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $120–$200 per person there, against $130–$230 in Seville (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Granada on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Granada and Seville are about 212 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 3 days in Granada and 4 in Seville.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Granada or Seville cheaper?
Granada is usually less expensive: about $120–$200 a day mid-range against $130–$230 (estimates).
+Is Granada or Seville better for a first trip?
Pick Granada for Alhambra and Albaicín, or Seville for Real Alcázar and Seville Cathedral.
+How far is Granada from Seville?
About 212 km in a straight line.