Comparison · Seville vs Valencia · Spain
Seville vs Valencia
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ingo Mehling, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Choose Seville for Real Alcázar and Seville Cathedral; choose Valencia for Paella, City of Arts and Sciences and beaches. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 540 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 540 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Seville
- March–May and October–November
- Best time for Valencia
- April–June and September–October
Side by side
| Seville | Valencia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Known for | Real Alcázar, Seville Cathedral and Plaza de España | Paella, City of Arts and Sciences and Fallas |
| Best time to visit | March–May and October–November | April–June and September–October |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $130–$230 | $130–$220 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Affordable |
| Warmest month | July, 36°C (97°F) | August, 31°C (88°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 16°C (61°F) | January, 17°C (63°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 7 | 9 |
| Day trips in our guide | 7 | 6 |
| Beaches | — | Malvarrosa |
| Airports | SVQ | VLC |
Which one is right for you?
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…
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Choose Valencia for…
Paella, City of Arts and Sciences and beaches. Spain's third-largest city combines a Gothic old town around the cathedral and the UNESCO-listed Lonja de la Seda with Santiago Calatrava's white City of Arts and Sciences. Linking them is the Turia Gardens, a 9-kilometre park laid out in the old riverbed…
Top sights compared
| # | Seville | Valencia |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Alcázar | City of Arts and Sciences |
| 2 | Seville Cathedral and the Giralda | L'Oceanogràfic |
| 3 | Plaza de España | Turia Gardens |
| 4 | Parque de María Luisa | Gulliver Park |
| 5 | Metropol Parasol (Las Setas) | Lonja de la Seda |
Food compared
| Seville | Valencia |
|---|---|
| Salmorejo | Paella valenciana |
| Spinach with chickpeas | Arroz a banda |
| Pork cheeks | Black rice |
| Montadito de pringá | Fideuà |
Which is cheaper?
Seville and Valencia cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $130–$230 in Seville and $130–$220 in Valencia (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Valencia on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Seville and Valencia are about 540 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 4 days in Seville and 4 in Valencia.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Seville or Valencia cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $130–$230 in Seville and $130–$220 in Valencia (estimates).
+Is Seville or Valencia better for a first trip?
Pick Seville for Real Alcázar and Seville Cathedral, or Valencia for Paella, City of Arts and Sciences and beaches.
+How far is Seville from Valencia?
About 540 km in a straight line.