Comparison · Málaga vs Seville · Spain
Málaga 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 Málaga for Picasso, Alcazaba and beaches; choose Seville for Real Alcázar and Seville Cathedral. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 157 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 157 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Málaga
- April–June and September–October
- Best time for Seville
- March–May and October–November
Side by side
| Málaga | Seville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Known for | Picasso, Alcazaba and Espetos | Real Alcázar, Seville Cathedral and Plaza de España |
| Best time to visit | April–June and September–October | March–May and October–November |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $130–$220 | $130–$230 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Affordable |
| Warmest month | July, 31°C (88°F) | July, 36°C (97°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 17°C (63°F) | January, 16°C (61°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 9 | 7 |
| Day trips in our guide | 7 | 7 |
| Beaches | La Malagueta | — |
| Airports | AGP | SVQ |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Málaga for…
Picasso, Alcazaba and beaches. Málaga is the capital of the Costa del Sol and the birthplace of Pablo Picasso, a port city where a Moorish fortress, a Roman theatre and an unfinished Renaissance cathedral sit within a few minutes' walk of each other. The Museo Picasso, the Carmen Thyssen…
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
| # | Málaga | Seville |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alcazaba of Málaga | Real Alcázar |
| 2 | Gibralfaro Castle | Seville Cathedral and the Giralda |
| 3 | Museo Picasso Málaga | Plaza de España |
| 4 | Málaga Cathedral | Parque de María Luisa |
| 5 | Roman Theatre | Metropol Parasol (Las Setas) |
Food compared
| Málaga | Seville |
|---|---|
| Espetos de sardinas | Salmorejo |
| Fried fish | Spinach with chickpeas |
| Boquerones | Pork cheeks |
| Ajoblanco | Montadito de pringá |
Which is cheaper?
Málaga and Seville cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $130–$220 in Málaga and $130–$230 in Seville (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Málaga on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Málaga and Seville are about 157 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 4 days in Málaga and 4 in Seville.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Málaga or Seville cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $130–$220 in Málaga and $130–$230 in Seville (estimates).
+Is Málaga or Seville better for a first trip?
Pick Málaga for Picasso, Alcazaba and beaches, or Seville for Real Alcázar and Seville Cathedral.
+How far is Málaga from Seville?
About 157 km in a straight line.