Spain
Madrid
Great museums, lively squares and nightlife: the Spanish capital stays up late.
See the Madrid pageMadrid or Seville?
Madrid and Seville are about 2 h 30 apart by high-speed train: easy to combine in one trip.
Spain
Seville
Flower-filled patios, flamenco and Moorish monuments: the heart of Andalusia.
See the Seville pageOur advice
Rather Madrid for: nightlife and fun.
| Madrid | Seville | |
|---|---|---|
| Best months (our ideas) | — | March, April, October |
| Atmosphere | Cities and culture, Nightlife and fun | Cities and culture |
| First visit: where to stay | Sol and the centre | Santa Cruz |
| Neighbourhoods | Sol and the centre, Huertas (Barrio de las Letras), Malasaña, La Latina | Santa Cruz, El Arenal, Triana, Alameda |
| Languages | Spanish (Castilian); Catalan, Basque and Galician in some regions | Spanish (Castilian); Catalan, Basque and Galician in some regions |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) | Euro (EUR) |
| Power plugs | C, F | C, F |
| Driving | On the right | On the right |
| Time | UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer); Canary Islands: one hour behind | UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer); Canary Islands: one hour behind |
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