Comparison · Porto vs Seville · Portugal / Spain
Porto 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: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Choose Porto for Port wine, Ribeira and beaches; choose Seville for Real Alcázar and Seville Cathedral. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 477 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 477 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Porto
- May–June and September–October
- Best time for Seville
- March–May and October–November
Side by side
| Porto | Seville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Portugal | Spain |
| Known for | Port wine, Ribeira and Dom Luís I Bridge | Real Alcázar, Seville Cathedral and Plaza de España |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September–October | March–May and October–November |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $120–$210 | $130–$230 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Affordable |
| Warmest month | July, 25°C (77°F) | July, 36°C (97°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 14°C (57°F) | January, 16°C (61°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 8 | 7 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 7 |
| Beaches | Praia de Matosinhos | — |
| Airports | OPO | SVQ |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Porto for…
Port wine, Ribeira and beaches. Porto climbs steeply up the north bank of the Douro river near its mouth on the Atlantic. The UNESCO-listed historic centre runs from the riverside Ribeira quarter up to São Bento station and the Clérigos Tower, while across the Dom Luís I bridge in Vila…
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
| # | Porto | Seville |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ribeira waterfront | Real Alcázar |
| 2 | Dom Luís I Bridge | Seville Cathedral and the Giralda |
| 3 | Port-wine lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia | Plaza de España |
| 4 | Livraria Lello | Parque de María Luisa |
| 5 | Clérigos Church and Tower | Metropol Parasol (Las Setas) |
Food compared
| Porto | Seville |
|---|---|
| Francesinha | Salmorejo |
| Tripe Porto style | Spinach with chickpeas |
| Roast pork sandwich | Pork cheeks |
| Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá | Montadito de pringá |
Which is cheaper?
Porto and Seville cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $120–$210 in Porto and $130–$230 in Seville (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Porto on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Porto and Seville are about 477 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 4 days in Porto and 4 in Seville.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Porto or Seville cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $120–$210 in Porto and $130–$230 in Seville (estimates).
+Is Porto or Seville better for a first trip?
Pick Porto for Port wine, Ribeira and beaches, or Seville for Real Alcázar and Seville Cathedral.
+How far is Porto from Seville?
About 477 km in a straight line.